[butterman12]

iv got a 2005 vtx 1300r i wana use a car tire could someone let me know what a good size would be and if you have pics plz post them

 

[doug48317]

A 205/70/15 or a 205/65/15 fit like a glove.
For pics go to the top of the page for the search link and just put in "darkside" or "darkside pictures" and you'll have a couple days worth of reading.

 

[ItsCruz]

205-70-15 is the largest you can go with no modifications. I have a C so your fender hides the tire more....Mine is a Micheline Hydro Edge....

 

[butterman12]

205-70-15 is the largest you can go with no modifications. I have a C so your fender hides the tire more....Mine is a Micheline Hydro Edge....

so it dosent matter that urs is a c and mines a r, because mines got a tube in it

 

[epiphysis]

http://www.vtxcafe.com/showthread.php?t=48213

 

[doug48317]

so it dosent matter that urs is a c and mines a r, because mines got a tube in it

There all pretty much the same bikes just with different fenders and the S has spokes with a tube, the R is tubeless so your all set to get one mounted. Even those with an S can run tubeless though, the rim can be sealed to be air tight.

 

[butterman12]

There all pretty much the same bikes just with different fenders and the S has spokes with a tube, the R is tubeless so your all set to get one mounted. Even those with an S can run tubeless though, the rim can be sealed to be air tight.

wait so you can run it with a tube safely and are you sure the r is tubless

 

[Bassdude404]

Yokahama Avid Touring S, 205/70-15....Got it from Tire Rack online, and I think it cost me like $88 delivered here to the house...Nice rounded edges help with the transitions into curves, and it'll outlast several motorcycle tires...Rode to Indy for the M&G a month ago in a heavy downpour and the rear never lost traction once....

 

[GeneticVTX]

I was doing some research on the darkside and came up with this...
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/0907_crup_mounting_car_tires_on_motorcycles/index.html

and this

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.htmlhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/0907_crup_mounting_car_tires_on_motorcycles/index.html

 

[Bassdude404]

Lmao!!!!!.........

I was doing some research on the darkside and came up with this...
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/0907_crup_mounting_car_tires_on_motorcycles/index.html
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/0907_crup_mounting_car_tires_on_motorcycles/index.html

Do you really expect ANY motorcycle magazine to actually say that going Darkside is a good idea??...Of course they're not!!!!...They have MC tire companies PAYING for ad space in the magazine....Those companies would pull their ads quicker than you can blink an eye if they even mentioned that running a CT on the rear would be a good idea......I love when people link to that article from July 2009... That guy has gotten several invites from folks on the darkside forum to ride their own bikes and give it an honest try...But as expected, that guy wusses out and always gives some lame-ass excuse why he can't make it...Even after stating he would try it...I expect the magazine has something to do with that also...:icon_susp

 

[doug48317]

wait so you can run it with a tube safely and are you sure the r is tubless

Yes some people with an S (spokes) run the DS with a tube vs sealing the rim, if you have a R with cast aluminum wheels it is tubeless.

Do you really expect ANY motorcycle magazine to actually say that going Darkside is a good idea??...Of course they're not!!!!...They have MC tire companies PAYING for ad space in the magazine....Those companies would pull their ads quicker than you can blink an eye if they even mentioned that running a CT on the rear would be a good idea......I love when people link to that article from July 2009... That guy has gotten several invites from folks on the darkside forum to ride their own bikes and give it an honest try...But as expected, that guy wusses out and always gives some lame-ass excuse why he can't make it...Even after stating he would try it...I expect the magazine has something to do with that also...:icon_susp

+1 (I knew this "1" article would show up again, :icon_blah)

 

[butterman12]

ok kool thx everyone yall really helped

 

[chromepony]

My Ct works well with only slight differences in handling caracteristics, none radical.

 

[GeneticVTX]

Yes some people with an S (spokes) run the DS with a tube vs sealing the rim, if you have a R with cast aluminum wheels it is tubeless.


+1 (I knew this "1" article would show up again, :icon_blah)

Do you really expect ANY motorcycle magazine to actually say that going Darkside is a good idea??...Of course they're not!!!!...They have MC tire companies PAYING for ad space in the magazine....Those companies would pull their ads quicker than you can blink an eye if they even mentioned that running a CT on the rear would be a good idea......I love when people link to that article from July 2009... That guy has gotten several invites from folks on the darkside forum to ride their own bikes and give it an honest try...But as expected, that guy wusses out and always gives some lame-ass excuse why he can't make it...Even after stating he would try it...I expect the magazine has something to do with that also...:icon_susp

I also posted a pro darkside article! This has really got me thinking b/c I am close to the end of my stock dunflops! The pro article listed the Goodyear triple tread as one of "his" choices. So I can really get a GYTT under the fender of my 1300R?

 

[Bassdude404]

I also posted a pro darkside article! This has really got me thinking b/c I am close to the end of my stock dunflops! The pro article listed the Goodyear triple tread as one of "his" choices. So I can really get a GYTT under the fender of my 1300R?

I missed the edit you did...Never read that one before...What he said echos what most everyone else that has actually given it a chance has said...

And yes, the GYTT will fit your bike....

 

[doug48317]

I also posted a pro darkside article! This has really got me thinking b/c I am close to the end of my stock dunflops! The pro article listed the Goodyear triple tread as one of "his" choices. So I can really get a GYTT under the fender of my 1300R?

I saw you had both, I just have laugh at the one because it's the only one ever posted. I meant no jab at you, doing research on it before switching is a Very Good thing!!

The GYTT will slide right in place and fit perfect, Just keep the trick in mind. After you get the tire mounted on the rim, deflate it to install it back on the bike then inflate it. It's not really required but that does help get the sidewall past the wheel hub with much less effort. (I run the GYTT on mine and love it)

 

[GeneticVTX]

I saw you had both, I just have laugh at the one because it's the only one ever posted. I meant no jab at you, doing research on it before switching is a Very Good thing!!

The GYTT will slide right in place and fit perfect, Just keep the trick in mind. After you get the tire mounted on the rim, deflate it to install it back on the bike then inflate it. It's not really required but that does help get the sidewall past the wheel hub with much less effort. (I run the GYTT on mine and love it)

I missed the edit you did...Never read that one before...What he said echos what most everyone else that has actually given it a chance has said...

And yes, the GYTT will fit your bike....

Thanks for the info... I didnt think anyone was taking a jab at me. No worries! That "1" article was about the only one I could find that said no to a C/T on a moto. Doesnt the Boss Hoss' use a C/T?

 

[doug48317]

Doesnt the Boss Hoss' use a C/T?

Yes, and as someone else pointed out in other threads, all bikes ran on CT's back in the day when there was no such thing as MT"s

 

[GeneticVTX]

So which tire is rounded more: Hydroedge or GYTT? They sseem to be similar and top picks for the DS

 

[butterman12]

ok so i put the tire on last night it'll take a little getting use to but i think i like it thanks for the help everyone