I know what you are talking about. I damn near break a sweat when I go to put the bike onto the side stand. Sometimes, when I am just gonna run into the store, I just shut the engine off..... leave the bike in gear and just leave it standing on that car tire without bothering with the center or side stand.
Kid,
Welcome from Seattle!
Thanks, Larry--glad to be here.

I love to talk bikes and the other forum was just too nasty and full of idiots so I thought I'd give this place a try.
A lot of guys love the DS tire on a bike and ultimately it's everyone's personal choice and I respect that. I'm expressing my opinion about why I won't do it on my Wing--I should not try to discourage others from trying it. I will say that when I go back and forth between bikes the effort required to maneuver the cruiser at any speed is real noticeable. Is it all because of the DS tire? Probably not. It could be that the awesome handling of the Wing makes the cruiser feel like a motor home regardless of the tire.

I'll know for sure how much is tire-related next week when I get the cruiser back with a MC tire again.
I ride about 7,000 miles/year. I'm not in a position to take advantage of the characteristics of a DS tire. Others who are may find the compromises well worth it.