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« on: March 30, 2009, 08:27:11 PM » |
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has anyone tried the general altimax hp 205 60 16 ? the cartires on motorcycle site rate it as the best handling darkside tire.
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 09:41:32 AM » |
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just now finished looking and it is a dead ringer for the cooper 2xs I gooled picture of your tire and then the cooper 2xs and damn if I can see much difference between em Maybe someone else can see better than me Beautiful day in NY and I rode the valk in today, but for some reason the trip was 40 miles longer than usual  cooper link http://i9.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/39/51/ae21_2.JPGpic of the general http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/general/ge_altimax_hp_ci2_l.jpg |
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This won't hurt a bit
When you come to the fork in the road.....take it
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 06:21:33 PM » |
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has anyone tried the general altimax hp 205 60 16 ? the cartires on motorcycle site rate it as the best handling darkside tire.
I just bought one today....Altimax 205 60 16  I guess I'm into the DS now..lol   It will likely be another month before I mount it. I went with this tire after reading up on the DS Forum. |
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mikehallbackhoe
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 05:48:45 PM » |
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I am ordering one also. my dunlop E3 is worn out, 7,000 miles!
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 10:27:18 PM » |
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Mike
Hard to understand my E3s last over 20Ks.
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mikehallbackhoe
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2009, 12:24:49 AM » |
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if I could get 20,000 miles from a motorcycle tire, I wouldn't even consider a car tire. I got 4,000 miles from the original dunlops, and 7,000 out of the E3s , so cartire, here I come.
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2009, 07:58:11 PM » |
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20,000 miles out of a bike tire, could you see the air through the cords? I don't feel I ride that hard but I have difficulties getting any thing over 8000 out of a rear tire, Could probalby get a bit more, but I seem to develope vibrations from worn tires, last avon with 7500 vibrated so bad I thought I had a drive shaft going out, always run 42 to 45 psi.
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2009, 10:12:35 PM » |
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No Guys 20K on my E3s is normal. Changed them 13K ago and still going strong. Got at least another 8-10K out of them. So don't know what to say. But have no reason to make the mileage more than I get.
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2009, 12:51:16 AM » |
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I believe you, I just wish I could get that kind of mileage from a motorcycle tire. what pressure do you run?
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2009, 11:22:01 PM » |
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I cant get much more than 6000 out of a bike tire either. I live in the NC mountains though. I attribute it to my driving for one. Im a bit hard on the bike pushing it through the curves, and secondly, I attribute it to the tar and gravel roads here which I think wear the tires more quickly than asphalt or concrete does.
Mostly, I blame my riding style. I think the harder you push the old gal, the faster the rubber wears.
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2009, 11:29:09 PM » |
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the general altimax is supposed to handle very well. it has a soft rubber compound. cost is around 80 bucks, if I can get 10,000 miles out of it, I will be happy.
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2009, 12:00:23 AM » |
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Mike I run 42 in both.
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2009, 01:47:19 AM » |
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Got the Altimax on the bike yesterday  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2009, 03:39:09 AM » |
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Looks great Dag! Please keeps us informed on how your bike handles and what PSI you prefer.
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2009, 05:43:33 PM » |
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40 psi takes a little more counterseer than I prefer. at 38 psi, with the 461 dunlop on the front, it would fall into the corners. went for a ride today with a couple on an 1800 goldwing, and a couple on a boss hoss trike( a story for another time)with the pressure set at 39 psi. steering was neutral. so far 39 psi is my sweet spot.
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