GoodYear Eagle F1 245/50R16 on a 2005 R3 Report

Hello fellow Darksiders,

This is an update on my current GoodYear Eagle F1 245/50R16 tire:

Install Date: May 2008

Cost: US$183 + US$5 mounting (I did 1/2 and balanced it myself)

Report Date: August 16 2008 roughly 3 months since assimilation by the force

Poundage: ~ 29 PSI

Mileage: 16,650 miles ( I typically got 8,500 pushing Metzlers to the cords )

Riding Conditions: All except below 50 degrees. Pushed the tire in extreme twisties,
torrential down pours, across 120 degree desserts, super slab and
country roads.

Remaining tread life: possibly 3-7K - tire looks and feels great

Issues: None with the tire itself.
The width of the tire poses some problems with slow speed maneuvering - especially on
uneven surfaces and pot holes as it wants to follow the contour of the road.
I can't really lower the PSI as it rubs a bit on the drive shaft cover (but that doesn't appear
to impact cornering capabilities).
It's a lot harder to do burnouts with that much surface area (Conversely an occasional wheelie is easier).

Satisfaction Level: 9/10 - I've already gotten double the standard MC tire mileage for 2/3rds the cost
so the small cornering performance I gave up and the need to pay attention a little
more on takeoffs and landings is well worth it for me.

Next Tire: Definitely DarkSide and probably the same one as it is too damn gnarly looking and
I love the tire pattern as it matches my tribal paint.

Recommendation: DS is for experienced riders only. Ride at least 2-3 years before trying this.

Comments: Tire continued to get better over time and peaked at 8,000 miles (where the Metzler
would have given up the ghost). The second 8K was excellent all around.



Jim

Jim,

Excellent update and good data for any one wanting to try the darkside! Thanks and great info! We sure do appreciate you here at the site.

Darkside Rulz!


..................bobby

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Great info, thanks for the report

Jerry

I found a Goodyear g-Force Sport in the 245/50/16 for $108 from discount tire.

Hey Jim, great report, thx. I'm missing something though !
PICTURE(S).

P.S. I was in doubt installing a 235, but found it safer to go with a 225 on my rims.