darkside tire choice, need feedback....
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darkside tire choice, need feedback....
i am planning on going to the darkside shortly here. i've got about 11k on the bike now and the stock dunny is done.
here are my choices that i have narrowed down for my 1300R --205/70R15:
1. general grabber uhp
2. goodyear triple tread (GTT)
3. mich hydroedge
i love the distinct pattern on the grabber. in a few threads i have read that GTT is softer than the general grabber and rides better.
what i am looking for is for you is to describe what your darkside tire feels like and how you would rate the feels (softenss, smoothness in ride, comfort, traction in wet, cornering, etc) of the tires above. if you have had multiple different tire, your opinion on what you noticed to be the difference between the tires you had is greatly appreciated.
for those who have gone with the general grabber, do you wish you had gone with another tire?
lastly, what did you use to balance your tire --> beads OR weights?
thanks!
here are my choices that i have narrowed down for my 1300R --205/70R15:
1. general grabber uhp
2. goodyear triple tread (GTT)
3. mich hydroedge
i love the distinct pattern on the grabber. in a few threads i have read that GTT is softer than the general grabber and rides better.
what i am looking for is for you is to describe what your darkside tire feels like and how you would rate the feels (softenss, smoothness in ride, comfort, traction in wet, cornering, etc) of the tires above. if you have had multiple different tire, your opinion on what you noticed to be the difference between the tires you had is greatly appreciated.
for those who have gone with the general grabber, do you wish you had gone with another tire?
lastly, what did you use to balance your tire --> beads OR weights?
thanks!
footprintsinconc- Number of posts : 42
Location : chandler, az
Registration date : 2009-02-05
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
goodyear triple tread (GTT)
It was my choice and I am very happy with it!
BigD
It was my choice and I am very happy with it!
BigD
BigDarkster- Number of posts : 36
Age : 69
Location : Anchorage, AK
Registration date : 2008-06-01
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
I went with a cooper CS4 Like it alot. I got it just for the side wall design LOL
But I like the GTT tread pattern better. I may switch to that, but by the time I need a new tire, I might find something better
But I like the GTT tread pattern better. I may switch to that, but by the time I need a new tire, I might find something better
Hollywood- Number of posts : 5
Location : Latham, New York
Registration date : 2009-04-15
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
well, i just got back from ordering a general grabber uhp. they say it will arrive on wed next week.
footprintsinconc- Number of posts : 42
Location : chandler, az
Registration date : 2009-02-05
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
i ride on the Grabber, I like it alot and would not have a problem putting another one on when this on wears out. I have over 17k on it so far and it still looks great. i would think that it does ride a little harsher than some of the other passenger car tires because it is a light truck/sport tire. So the side walls may be alittle stiffer than the others. I just had the pleasure of riding through a tornado warning yesterday and i must say the grabber did well. I had to stop several times to remove limbs from me and the bike that were hiting me, but the grabber shined when i had to go through ditches and fields to get home because of all the trees blocking the roads. I must admit, it was unnerving to hear the tornado sirens going off while sitting at a red light. And the cross wind was unbeliveable, if i had not been just a mile from home i would have tried to find a place to hide.
DEFREEZER- Number of posts : 60
Age : 58
Location : nesbit, mississippi
Registration date : 2008-04-14
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
DEFREEZER wrote:i ride on the Grabber, I like it alot and would not have a problem putting another one on when this on wears out. I have over 17k on it so far and it still looks great. i would think that it does ride a little harsher than some of the other passenger car tires because it is a light truck/sport tire. So the side walls may be alittle stiffer than the others. I just had the pleasure of riding through a tornado warning yesterday and i must say the grabber did well. I had to stop several times to remove limbs from me and the bike that were hiting me, but the grabber shined when i had to go through ditches and fields to get home because of all the trees blocking the roads. I must admit, it was unnerving to hear the tornado sirens going off while sitting at a red light. And the cross wind was unbeliveable, if i had not been just a mile from home i would have tried to find a place to hide.
Wow.....glad you are safe!
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twin1300- Admin
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Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
That is anexperience that needs to be told in better detail. I have ridden in some high winds during Gustov last year but nothing like a tornado. Glad you ae safe.
I hear the GTT is the way to go but I am runnin a Toyo proxie T1R on the back of my F.
I hear the GTT is the way to go but I am runnin a Toyo proxie T1R on the back of my F.
Badmoon- Number of posts : 1699
Age : 57
Location : Swanpland (Gods Country) It is my horns that hold up my halo.
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You know I don't mind the rain or even high winds but,,, when the lighting starts striking all around me then i have to look for someplace to get out of it's way.
Glad your safe.
Horse
Glad your safe.
Horse
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horseman8m- Number of posts : 1449
Age : 35
Location : valdosta , GA.
Registration date : 2008-02-09
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
I put a Michelin Hydroedge 205/70-15 on my 1300R about 1000 miles ago. I haven't really found the sweet spot yet, but have run at 42 and 40 lbs so far. Ride is smooth, grip is good both wet and dry, but it does follow the freeway grooves a bit. I have had to almost lock up the rear tire avoiding cagers twice and both times it stayed behind me and stopped in shorter distance than the ME880 did. My son put an Altimax on his M50 a week ago and said it feels almost the same as stock.
hasbro56- Number of posts : 9
Location : Fullerton, CA
Registration date : 2009-04-18
Re: darkside tire choice, need feedback....
The grabber is a good tire, but much harder sidewalls, stiffer ride. I had one and it bubbled on the side. I was going to replace it with the same thing, but couldn't find one, so I went to a triple tread. Very happy with the triple tread, its softer which is great on these terrible virginia highways, and traction is the same as the grabber. Also the triple tread is an 80,000 mile tire, so I expect a ridiculously long life on the bike.
When this one goes, I will replace it with another triple tread...
When this one goes, I will replace it with another triple tread...
willdc- Number of posts : 14
Location : Virginia Beach
Registration date : 2008-02-09
thread wear indicator
alright, thanks for the replies guys! i really appreciate you all chimming in.
now here is my question, the thread wear number on the grabber is like 3XX but on the hydro + GYTT is like 7XX. the lower that number the softer it is. if that was true then the grabber should yeild a smoother ride correct?
now after reading your comments, i think i have the answer to my question above. please tell me if i am correct:
the ride on a grabber is a little harder compared to the GYTT or hrydoedge, only because the side walls are stiffer since they are a light trunck type of tire. however, the tread compound is softer and will wear out faster than the GYTT or the hydroedge.
what do you think?
now here is my question, the thread wear number on the grabber is like 3XX but on the hydro + GYTT is like 7XX. the lower that number the softer it is. if that was true then the grabber should yeild a smoother ride correct?
now after reading your comments, i think i have the answer to my question above. please tell me if i am correct:
the ride on a grabber is a little harder compared to the GYTT or hrydoedge, only because the side walls are stiffer since they are a light trunck type of tire. however, the tread compound is softer and will wear out faster than the GYTT or the hydroedge.
what do you think?
footprintsinconc- Number of posts : 42
Location : chandler, az
Registration date : 2009-02-05
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