Yeah, another CT thread...

[Rotorboy]

So I have Two questions for you Darksiders.
First, what do you think of these two tires for Tucson, AZ year round driving;
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=AZTINT&cs=195
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
I am not sure if this is the kind of tread pattern I should be looking for.

Second question is; Should it be Darkside (one word) or Dark Side (two words)?

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Rotorboy

So I have Two questions for you Darksiders.
First, what do you think of these two tires for Tucson, AZ year round driving;
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=AZTINT&cs=195
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
I am not sure if this is the kind of tread pattern I should be looking for.

Second question is; Should it be Darkside (one word) or Dark Side (two words)?

Either tire like it would work fine. And it is the DARKSIDE.

[waterman]

Saw this on another forum (Darkside of course). Look at all those flat rear tires.

[Pitchinguy]

Originally Posted by Rotorboy

So I have Two questions for you Darksiders.
First, what do you think of these two tires for Tucson, AZ year round driving;
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=AZTINT&cs=195
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
I am not sure if this is the kind of tread pattern I should be looking for.

Second question is; Should it be Darkside (one word) or Dark Side (two words)?

Looks to me like the Gmax has a little more aggressive pattern on the edges offering more edges for better gripping, particularly on wet surfaces. I really don't know if there's enough difference there to make a difference, but I might lean towards the Gmax because of that.........

[Rotorboy]

Opps. I forgot the CAPS LOCK. Next question would be;
If you were to put a CT on the front of an '06 Nomad, what size would it have to be? This is just a curiosity.

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Rotorboy

If you were to put a CT on the front of an '06 Nomad, what size would it have to be? This is just a curiosity.

I wouldn't.

[Rotorboy]

Im not going to. I just can't find a converter that would figure it for me. Like I said, it is just a curiosity. I Think I am going to pull the trigger on the Bridgestone Potenza G 109 Grid in 195/55R16. All the other tires I have had recommended are all very similar to it, but the Bridgestone is made in the USA.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Rotorboy

Im not going to. I just can't find a converter that would figure it for me. Like I said, it is just a curiosity. I Think I am going to pull the trigger on the Bridgestone Potenza G 109 Grid in 195/55R16. All the other tires I have had recommended are all very similar to it, but the Bridgestone is made in the USA.

I hope their car tires are better than their POS motorcycle tires.

[markclark57]

Originally Posted by Rotorboy

Im not going to. I just can't find a converter that would figure it for me. Like I said, it is just a curiosity. I Think I am going to pull the trigger on the Bridgestone Potenza G 109 Grid in 195/55R16. All the other tires I have had recommended are all very similar to it, but the Bridgestone is made in the USA.

You might want to go 195/65-16 if available. The 55 is going to sit lower and throw your speedo off even more. More to the point, make it YOUR choice and enjoy the ride.

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by markclark57

make it YOUR choice

Oh sure.... Just because you worked at Burger King

[markclark57]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

Oh sure.... Just because you worked at Burger King

that was "have it your way". I've eaten at a few of them though . . .

[Rotorboy]

Originally Posted by markclark57

You might want to go 195/65-16 if available. The 55 is going to sit lower and throw your speedo off even more. More to the point, make it YOUR choice and enjoy the ride.

From my research, a 195/60-16 would be my best choice for the speedo, but they don't have one and I have a speedo corrector thingy. (forgot the brand but have the instructions on file) I'm doing all I can to make it my choice, but with no point of reference other than other people's posts and opinions, it's kind of tough to decide. Two more days of research 'til friday, then I do it.
Thanks for all your support

[Rasta]

Originally Posted by markclark57

You might want to go 195/65-16 if available. The 55 is going to sit lower and throw your speedo off even more. More to the point, make it YOUR choice and enjoy the ride.

Damm, I didnt think of that!!! 24hrs late with this info Mark since I place the order yesterday for a Hankook Ventus V4 ES Tire 195/55R16. Oh well

[markclark57]

With the 205/60-16 I just keep in mind to subtract 10%. i.e. 72 on the speedo = 65 on the GPS. If you don't know your own motorcycle, you shouldn't ride it in public. e.g. Patricia practiced for months after getting her M/C endorsement before she went 1 up on public roads. BTW, she's considering going Darkside when her OEM tires wear out.

[Rotorboy]

I am having trouble finding a shop in Tucson to do the work. Any suggestion? another forum lists Firestone @ Tucson Mall, but they no longer will wok on MC wheels.