[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=84339#p84339:74m8ei2d said:
dan filipi » Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:17 am[/url]":74m8ei2d]Is that a radial car tire?
It has a more rounded profile than others I've seen running on a bike. A tire like that I would go for. So many talking about improved handling and higher mileage, I gotta think their not just talking out their ass.
Car tires on rear wheel of motorcycles is not for everyone, just as motorcycling in general is not for everyone. If someone is confident about their riding skills, one can ride anything with 2-wheels.
Yes, it was a radial tire, with winter ice/snow compound than is softer than regular street compound.
Tread pattern is directional and deeper profile than regular car tire. Taking corners took some getting used to, just as any new tire would; once you learn how it behaves, the rest is just practice.
Ride quality is superb for two-up highway riding, even at triple digit speeds.
Fuel mileage is similar to omoto tire, but with a slightly taller tire profile, the speedometer is more accurate (closer to GPS reading, usually speedo reads 8-10% higher speed than GPS reading).
Tire wear is the real bonus, regular replacement moto tire for Burgman 650 is about $95-$145 per tire and last 4-6k mi., depending how much two-up riding I do.
With the $65 Pirelli winter snow/ice tire, it lasted well beyond 40k mi. with 50% two-up riding... until I sold the scoot.