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BigBoyinMS
09-27-2008, 01:36 PM
I got my CT on last Saturday and did the full driveline lube while I was at it. It's the Kumho 165/80R15. I static balanced it with 1 oz.
First of all, I would probably order a Vredestien if I did it again; just to see if it's any better. The Kumho took 110/112lbs to seat both sides and the sidewalls felt a little thin. On the wheel with air in the tire the sidewalls don't feel too bad. I'm running 42lbs right now.
I finally got it all back together last night and rode it about 4 miles around the neighborhood. This morning I rode to work the long way 'round which included about 2 miles on the interstate up to 75mph. I'll be riding a bit more today.
My first impressions are that I can't tell much, if any, difference between the handling of this and a MT. So at this point I have a tire that handles the same, cost a 1/3 of the MT I would have put on, has a 25% higher weight rating and should wear out 3-4 times slower than an MT. I may hate it tomorrow but I'm happy with it today!
The driveline lube made the biggest noticeable difference. Much smoother and quieter now. (Stabbing the driveshaft was a PITA though.) If you haven't done it, I suggest you do it, asap. Made a world of difference.
Now I gotta find me some RK mufflers! :cool17:
flb_78
09-27-2008, 09:50 PM
Im wearing my BFG out pretty fast, but it's still lasting longer then a MT ever has for me. I'll be lucky to get 15,000 out of it, but it's twice what I usually get.

I want to try the 165 when the BFG is worn out.
BigBoyinMS
09-27-2008, 11:49 PM
Put another 100 miles on it this evening and I still can't tell that it handles any differently than a MC tire. And I think I'll leave it at 42lbs. :cool10:
pegscraper
09-28-2008, 12:01 AM
Im wearing my BFG out pretty fast, but it's still lasting longer then a MT ever has for me. I'll be lucky to get 15,000 out of it, but it's twice what I usually get.

I want to try the 165 when the BFG is worn out.

That's what happens when you lock up the rear tire and slide sideways all the time. :)

I have about 3000 miles on my Federal so far, and doing as good as ever.
flb_78
09-28-2008, 12:37 AM
That's what happens when you lock up the rear tire and slide sideways all the time. :)


Either that or the burnouts.
footsie
09-28-2008, 09:48 AM
I put the 165/80/15 nexum on my 2000, have put 500 miles on it since thursday.
No problems really can't tell much difference, does ride better.

Gregg




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