new rear car tire

[Pistolchamp]

Here I go again.  After 21,403 happy miles on my Cooper SLE Lifeliner, which was about all it had, I spent the money and went with a Michelin HydroEdge 205/65R16... Holy Cow, what a difference!

In the first ten miles I was in love.  I used to be very happy with the Cooper... I was SO wrong.  This is a great tire, handles well, feels great... and I only have about 20 miles on it.  Today I shall run it about 300 miles.

[jwxspoon]

I have a hydroedge on order.  

I'm looking forward to the pleasures of the dark side.

jw

[jimmmr]

What is the difference in handling vs a cycle tire?? Is it as good and secure on turns? Would be concerned about a car tire being designed to run flat and level. I envision you loosing alot of rubber contact area as you lean. What is your experience?

[valkmc]

I had the same feelings before I switched to my Goodyear TT. The tire is rock solid in the curves, I was in the smokies with it this year and had complete confidence in it. It is also great in the rain, better than any bike tire I have ever had. With all that said the only flaw I notice is on roads with lines cut the same way you are going. The tire seems to track to the path of least resistence and can cause an uneasy feeling. Once you are use to it, it is no big deal but the first time it happens you will be suprised. I can almost predict when it will happen every time now by just looking at the road. I do not think I will ever go back, as long as I own the Valk I will be on the dark side.

[Pistolchamp]

Okay, here's some more info.  I now have about 300 miles on the new Michelin HydroEdge 205/65R16 tire.  Its amazing.  Remember I have been running on the dark side for over 20M miles with complete satisfaction... this tire is just better than the last one.

Answering the query about the car tire lifting the outside edge in a corner, I have watched it from behind I even attached a video camera to the trailer hitch and taped it and the tread stays mostly on the ground even in hard corners.  That said, I can attest that a car tire will corner just as good as any bike tire and that the confidence in the rain is just hard to believe.

I'll keep my new Michelin and I'll not go back to a bike tire.  Besides, $140.00 out-the-door for the Michelin and nearly $200 plus freight for a new bike tire.  And, the last car tire went 21,403 miles for $79 made me a believer.  This one should get over 35,000 miles.

Dwight's Biker's Dream in New Boston, Texas put it on electronic balance and all  for $50... God Bless America

[Raymond in Houma]

mounting a car tire and a Bike tire.... Do you think a tire store can mount a car tire on a bike rim? did you watch them mount your tire?:uhh: :uhh: :uhh: :uhh:

Thank's........

[Bill]

Hey PC,
Did you experiment with any different brands of front motorcycle tires to see how they work with the rear Cooper car tire? I was curious to find out if you saw any difference in handling with a Dunlop vs. Bridgestone, vs. Metzler etc. on the front with the rear car tire.
Bill

[Big Mac]

............and somebody elses.

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/CarTire/home.htm

I thought this was a pretty good article, I pretty much agree with everything he wrote.
:rockon:
Mac

[zeus661]

Check my signature for a link to many reviews of car tires.

[don07tncav]

I put a Yokahama on my interstate about 10,000 miles ago now and am very happy with it. No more bike tires on the back for me also. It tracks great and rides super.

[Bill G]

PC,

A couple of questions for you.  What brand of front tire are you running, and can you post a pic of the back tire mounted?

Thanks
Bill G

[valkmc]

I have a Meltzer up front with my Goodyear in the back. As far a mounting it, you have to find a smaller shop who will do it. I always remove my own and take them it, so when I did the goodyear I did the same. I told them it was for a side car and they did it. I offered to pay cash with no paper work. I know the owner so everything worked out. I checked my milage and now have 5,346 miles on the Goodyear and it shows no sign of wear at all. I am glad I changed.

[viatornado]

I put the goodyear tt on also and have little regret, that is the goodyear is only rated for 118mph, and at that speed i have been tossed all over the road. the tire does track with all grooves in the road. the faster I go the worse it gets.
I am not going to go back to a bike tire, I will just have to slow down a little.
The goodyear TT is rated for 80,000 miles. I don't know how many miles I will get out of it but at least I won't have to change tires twice a year now. the cornering is fantastic, in the rain it is unbelievable....how will it be in the snow is yet to be seen ( I hope I don't see much, if any at all )
for those of you have have made the switch, did you check into the spped rating before hand? if so....what is a good all weather, highspeed tire?
Ken

[Zorba]

Do you still lube the splines every 12000 with the car tire on ?

[zeus661]

Yes, lube it.