[DreamWeaver]

Question has been asked over and over and trying to find the right Car Tire for the 1800 is a exercise in futility. So, in order to give some help to those asking "What car tire will fit my 1800, lets do this.

1. Year of your 1800
2. List your tire name and size
3. Run Flat or Not Run Flat
4. Miles on your Car Tire at your posting.
5. Evaluate your Car Tire's overall performance. 1 to 10 with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best.
6. Will you stay a Darksider? Yes/No

This way anyone wanting to explore going Darkside with their 1800 can read this thread and at least compile a list of tires and a little data to help them make a decision without having to roam every thread on the subject attempting to get information.

Isaac

 

[DreamWeaver]

1. 2007
2. Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55/R16
3. Yes, Run Flat
4. Approx. 4,000
5. I rate it a solid 9
6. I will stay a Darksider.

Isaac

 

[fossil92]

Isaac nicely done. I have made this a sticky.

 

[Chopin]

1. 2008
2. Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55/R16
3. Run Flat
4. Approx. 3,000 ( 23,000 Car tire miles )
5. 9 1/2
6. Of course.

 

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1800 Darksiders ONLY

Excellent ISSAC! Good idea. I'm a little scattered by chasing this info all over this and other forums. Pretty sure I'll be GOING darkside next time. Would have this time but it was an emergency when I visited uncle Pete in Florida. This is why...

. I'm looking for longevity. These 2,500 mile breakfast rums are eating me out of house and home. Lol. Thanks.


Ride! It really doesn't matter where.

Gave credit to the wrong Person earlier. Sorry. Thanks again Issac for starting this effort.

 

[EFINREF]

1. 2002
2. Michelin Primacy ZP 195/55/R16
3. Yes, Run Flat
4. Approx. 8,500 (25,000 Total CT Miles)
5. I rate it a solid 9
6. I will stay a Darksider.

Ref

 

[W1ngin1t]

1, 2008
2, Hankook Ventus V4 P205/55R/16
3, No, Not run flat
4, First one lasted 21,000 on second one with 4,000 miles Had a Dunlop RunFlat first, that lasted 14,000 Miles. Total Darkside miles- 39,000
5, 10
6, Yup, forever the Darksider!

Mark

 

[golddragon1329]

1. 2008
2. Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55/R16
3. Run Flat
4. Approx. 3,000 ( 23,000 Car tire miles )
5. 9 1/2
6. Of course.

+1 on all but I'm at 29564 miles and should get another 8K. Oh and my tire was the winter one of Lee's.

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[golddragon1329]

Oh and I have a 2006 and never ever will go back.

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[DreamWeaver]

Isaac nicely done. I have made this a sticky.

Thanks Foss....Question I have is where did the thread for the 1500's go? The idea here was to separate the 1800 from the 1500 so that which ever bike you had, it would be easier to find the info. 2 identical threads, just different bikes.Just wondering...Isaac

 

[yellow wolf]

1. Year of your 18002010
2. List your tire name and sizefalken 912/612
3. Run Flat or Not Run Flatnon run flat
4. Miles on your Car Tire at your posting.got 3,300 miles out of my first one and on the second one now
5. Evaluate your Car Tire's overall performance. 1 to 10 with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best.a solid 9
6. Will you stay a Darksider? Yes/Noyes

 

[calcliff]

Question has been asked over and over and trying to find the right Car Tire for the 1800 is a exercise in futility. So, in order to give some help to those asking "What car tire will fit my 1800, lets do this.

1. Year of your 1800
2. List your tire name and size
3. Run Flat or Not Run Flat
4. Miles on your Car Tire at your posting.
5. Evaluate your Car Tire's overall performance. 1 to 10 with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best.
6. Will you stay a Darksider? Yes/No

This way anyone wanting to explore going Darkside with their 1800 can read this thread and at least compile a list of tires and a little data to help them make a decision without having to roam every thread on the subject attempting to get information.

Isaac

Year: 2006
Tire: Hankook Ventus 195 55 R16 (off the rack)
R/F or Not: No
Miles @ Posting: 76,087 (put on @ 56,087 exactly)
Performance: 9 or 10
Stay a D/S'er: Absolutely
Addendum: I will prbly go Run Flat with the new tire.

 

[dlwarre]

Darksider

1. 2009
2. Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55/R16
3. Run Flat
4. 250 miles brand new.
5. 10, I did not expect that the ride could ever have been made more comfortable.
6. Will you stay a Darksider? Yes

 

[rodshorseranch]

ADDINGhey dlwarre, I am thinking of going darkside, have a 2009 goldwing and would like to know what pressure you run on your c/t, and what tire you run on the front @ pressure? I am now running o/e dunlop 250'S With 8000 on them and cupping badly, need to replace!!!!

 

[EFINREF]

Most of us run {or ran}...41 in front and 32 in the rear.

 

[rodshorseranch]

Thanks for the advice! what about front tire brand and size, any suggestions?

 

[Chopin]

After retiring my Bridgestone G709 with 18,000 miles on her, I replaced it with the same Bridgestone G709.

 

[golddragon1329]

After retiring my Bridgestone G709 with 18,000 miles on her, I replaced it with the same Bridgestone G709.

I hope to make 15K with my 709

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[dlwarre]

rodshorseranch

MY C/T is 35 pounds but the tire is a michelin primacy and shows max is 51 psi with max load


Chopin what do you inflate your Michelin Alpin PA3 195/55/R16 car tire to?

 

[rodshorseranch]

Thanks for the info. I think i will try either the michelin alpin pa3 or the hankook ventus v4 on rear, and the bridgestone 709's on the front. My 1800 is an 09 and it is the same color as yours. has 8000 miles on it now, bought it last fall with 2100 at that time. I put a few goodies on the bike since the purchase such as; faring bra, exaust turndowns, kuryakan cup holder, and lower running lights. If i can get the tire situation worked out I'll be real happy with the bike.

Sorry, I take that back-- It's not the same color - mine is the gun metal gray. I previosly had a 1500 with over 90,000 mls on it. It was the purl white anniversary eddition. That was a sweet ride. I miss her!