dark side

[maddog2498]

Has anybody on here use a car tire on their venture? If so, what are your experiences and tires your use, and how many miles do you get and do you feel any different in handling? Thank You in advance.

[Freebird]

I haven’t but know that some members have.  Hopefully one of them will see this and help.  I don’t know why but Nexxen comes to mind. 

[RDawson]

Yep Nexen is what I use. Look under the forums tab and scroll down to darksiders. 

Edited yesterday at 03:12 AM by RDawson

[luvmy40]

+1 on the Nexen. Easiest tire change I've ever done and great ride/performance.

[bpate4home]

On the '06 I ran a Nexan. on the '18 I run a g-Force 2 205/55/16

Edited yesterday at 11:40 AM by bpate4home

[bpate4home]

Additionally, I thought there was a little more counter steer when I first went dark but that feeling dissipated quickly.  I 100% notice better stopping and better handling in wet weather. There was no difference in cornering traction. Tires have lasted 20 -30 K miles compared to 5 - 8 K with MC tires. 

[RDawson]

I’m headed to the Vogel rally today, mountain twisties darkside annually. Turning isn’t an issue. 

[dueyk1111]

what tire do you darksiders run on the front then?

[RDawson]

Right now I’m running a Shinko front. The fronts last long enough I haven’t gone double dark. 

[bpate4home]

Did ride the '06 double dark. I'm not double dark on the 2018 either. On it I still run the factory model.  45K miles and only 3rd front.  Which I don't mind the mileage on the front.  The back was killing me.  I did the factory model as the second tire on the back and only go 5100 miles before having to replace it.  Complained to the shop and they agreed to prorate the 3rd with a factory model and got 6000 miles on it. That's wen I pulled the trigger on the g-force.  BTW: I believe the G-Force has a run flat that some use on the 2018 and newer.  

[maddog2498]

20 hours ago, RDawson said:

Yep Nexen is what I use. Look under the forums tab and scroll down to darksiders. 

I used a Federal 674 from walmart and got 25k, then put on nexen and had flat at 16k and tire still looked like new, It has hole on edge of side wall, when I pluged it, it made a bludge in side wall. Will not trust it, will put new tire on. I just put on a Peltas tire that I ordered. Have not ridden it yet.

[maddog2498]

2 hours ago, bpate4home said:

Did ride the '06 double dark. I'm not double dark on the 2018 either. On it I still run the factory model.  45K miles and only 3rd front.  Which I don't mind the mileage on the front.  The back was killing me.  I did the factory model as the second tire on the back and only go 5100 miles before having to replace it.  Complained to the shop and they agreed to prorate the 3rd with a factory model and got 6000 miles on it. That's wen I pulled the trigger on the g-force.  BTW: I believe the G-Force has a run flat that some use on the 2018 and newer.  

I have been lookking for a run flat for my 2002 RSV, size 165x80x15, but can not find one. I would love to try one if I can find one.

[maddog2498]

Just now, maddog2498 said:

I have been lookking for a run flat for my 2002 RSV, size 165x80x15, but can not find one. I would love to try one if I can find one.

I have worn dunlaps out at 4500 miles and regulat bike tires out around 8 to 10k. I got 40k out of a shinko on my front, took it off because started to get a little wobble in handle bars, still had good tread. Put on another shinko, great tire in my opnion.

[maddog2498]

10 hours ago, RDawson said:

Right now I’m running a Shinko front. The fronts last long enough I haven’t gone double dark. 

I got 40k on a front shinko. great tire

[maddog2498]

11 hours ago, bpate4home said:

On the '06 I ran a Nexan. on the '18 I run a g-Force 2 205/55/16

How will the G-force hold up if you have a flat???? Will it stand without air till you can get it fixed??? Have you let air out while standing to see if it holds up. 

[maddog2498]

10 hours ago, dueyk1111 said:

what tire do you darksiders run on the front then?

I run tires in the 70 to 90 dollar range and am satified.

[bpate4home]

13 hours ago, maddog2498 said:

How will the G-force hold up if you have a flat???? Will it stand without air till you can get it fixed??? Have you let air out while standing to see if it holds up. 

I don't know personally. I have seen reports online of people getting flats with their run flat and not noticing at 40 MPH. There's a Facebook group I'm in for Dark siding that's pretty good. guys are helpful and no drama. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Y3X5dNi16/