Dark Side Front Tire

#1 · February 19, 2021, 10:25 am

On my 2005 GW CSC rig when I got it was a Michelin Pilot Activ rear tire mounted on the front. Car tire on the rear.

It's now time for a replacement as the tire is cupping badly.

Why should I go Darkside again? I like the Bridgestone 709 I have on my 2006 Solo GW.

2009 Yamaha Venture with Hannigan Hack 1999 Valkyrie IS 2006 Goldwing 2021 Ram 3500/6.7HO

#2 · February 20, 2021, 9:12 am

OK from looking at other sites it looks like a BT-46 is a good choice. Also since the tire has been upgraded it no longer needs to be mounted reversed.

2009 Yamaha Venture with Hannigan Hack 1999 Valkyrie IS 2006 Goldwing 2021 Ram 3500/6.7HO

#3 · February 20, 2021, 10:24 am

BT, I mounted a BT-46 on the front on my Triumph rig after the BT-45 was discontinued. Was very happy with the BT-45 on a Goldwing rig several years back.

So far the 46 seems to be working out as expected. As for reverse mounting or not, there seems to be a lot of varying opinions on that, not sure it makes a huge difference in the end. Do what you are comfortable with.

Jan

#4 · February 20, 2021, 5:56 pm

OK, I found a BT-45 and it's on order.

2009 Yamaha Venture with Hannigan Hack 1999 Valkyrie IS 2006 Goldwing 2021 Ram 3500/6.7HO

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