Car tire question

[Clark]

Well i pulled the trigger on an F6B. Was wondering if there are a couple of car tires that seem to be outshining the others. Tia

[Dennis from Blythe]

Congratulations on your new F6B. Yer gonna like it a lot.

As far as a car tire,  I was real lucky and found a Michelin Alpin PA3 ZP 195/55/16, for my F6B. This is a winter run flat tire.

When I was in the market for a car tire, I did my home work and searched the Goldwing forum and the F6B fourm.

This Michelin Alpin PA3 ZP tire gives me a very smooth ride. I run 32 psi, and I also used Counter Act Balancing Beads,  and this tire  handles just like a m/c tire.  I highly recommend this tire.

The problem is, that the Michelin Alpin PA3 ZP is hard to locate,  maybe discontinued, I don't know for sure.

I will be looking for another one of these tires, or one very similar to it, a winter run flat for sure,  when its time to replace it.

Enjoy your Ride

[Art708]

 I have been pretty happy with the Austone Taxi tire, moreso than the Toyo and whatever the other one was that I tried.

[six2go #152]

Clark, the F6B forum has a board dedicated to car tires on the "6". Slightly different sizes than on the Valk though.

[Mr Whiskey]

If it'll run the same size as the full dressed Wing,
this is the tire of choice for the more "spirited" riders
on the Wing board....(in 195/55/16)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVID+ENVigor+ZPS&partnum=955VR6ENVZPS

I run a 205/55/16 on my '05 Wing, same tire I ran on the 2K/IS Valk.
Michelin has discontinued the Riken Raptor I run so my next one is probably this......
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo2&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=055WR6K120XL&tab=Sizes
(Higher load rate & softer tread compound than the Yoko.)

I mention the 205's because it's hard to find what I consider to be a performance tire in 195/55/16.
Again, if it will run the same size as a dressed Wing this might give you a few more choices.
YMMV
Happy hunting! Let us know what ya finally settle on

[Black Pearl's Captain]

If there is a Goodyear triple tread in that size that would be (is) my choice. I've tried several different brands on both a Valk and the ST1300. The GYTT has been the best in both handling and mileage.

On the ST with three other brands of tire there was a "snap wiggle" when you got back on the throttle coming out of a curve. No such thing with the GYTT. It handles pretty tame and the last one on my bike made 55,000 miles.

[Mr Whiskey]

On the ST with three other brands of tire there was a "snap wiggle" when you got back on the throttle coming out of a curve.

"snap wiggle" good term! (Mind if I borrow that?)
That's how some of the guys say the Michelin Alpin PA3 ZP acts on the Wing. That's why some run the Yoko.

[Clark]

Tanks fellars

[Ken Tarver]

For my '08 gold wing:
I just got a Kumho PA31 in size 195-60/16. Haven't mounted it yet, so don't know the feel yet. Not a run flat, but does have a stiff side wall, though not quite stiff as the GYTT. It is directional. It's about $78 on Tire Rack.
It doesn't come in 205-60/16, so prob will use the Yokohama Avid Envigor on the

Ken