175/60 16 Holy Grail - Pics

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stick405

Discussion Starter · Feb 8, 2009

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Took one of Trialsmans 175/60 16 off his hands and ran a hundred miles yesterday. This tire does what all the CT's are doing that we have been running, safe and sure footed. Being 20mm narrower it makes for the closest thing to a MT and yet have the advantages of the CT. This baby rocks. It just drops right into the corners at slow and high speeds and has virtually zero imput steering on uneven surfaces.
I really think we may have found the Holy Grail in the CT.

Thats the "Holy Grail" now here's the "holy moley" I've included some pics on how I change out my rears with a tow hitch bike. Probably the best thing about it, I can lower the bike til the studs line up with the holes in the wheel then just slide it on. Thats it. Takes about 30 mins and don't forget to let the air out of the larger tires. Have done several tires like this without any problems. The second pic is the 175mm. Cheers....:doorag:

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G

· #41 · Feb 17, 2009

Here's one - I need a 175x17 for my ST. So far I have found nothing. Does anyone know of a specialty purpose tire manufacture then may have this odd size?

stick405

Discussion Starter · #42 · Feb 17, 2009

Rick Ekstrom said:
Stick, Can you tell me what type of tire this Dunlop is? Example: (Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread.) Im looking for the type/style on the list but there is many models if you will. Just trying to narrow it down to the tire you have so I can research.

The search results are based on the following criteria:
Tread Width: 175
Aspect Ratio: 60
Rim Diameter: 16

Try this link for specs. Cheers...:doorag:
SP Winter Sport 3D ROF

MSRP* - $250.15

* "MSRP" - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Because tire pricing and availability may vary, please contact or visit your local retailer for their specific offer.

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G

· #43 · Feb 17, 2009

I'm all bummed up - so far I am stuck, it's mc tire or figure out how to retro a 16" wheel on the Stealth rear.
At the very least the CR has to go as I can't run 30psi in that thing for more than 5 miles as it will overheat and blow apart.
I am heading over to the local salvage yard now to see what will fit this thing otherwise it's a dependable bias and 28psi. I'll just have to change tires every 8K.

Nando

· #44 · Feb 18, 2009

You guys just about have me talked into trying that dog-gone 175.
I already cancelled the order once because that thing is too short...I am so darn curious that I almost willing to spend the money just so that I know what they feel like, even if I dont like me eventually...

And, I will be able to argue with Rocky--the best part! :thumbup:

31261

· #45 · Feb 18, 2009

:joke:Hey it is only 16 revolutions in a mile difference. Not a lot. Not sure you would even notice it.

I will know soon, mine is to arrive soon.

Kit

Rocky

· #46 · Feb 18, 2009

Nando said:
And, I will be able to argue with Rocky--the best part! :thumbup:

Nando nand nando..Rocky doesn't care what anybody uses.You bought the bike put whatever floats your boat on it my friend...
I'd suggest you "go for it"..It's the only way your going to answer the nagging question you have..

I tried a few brands and so should everyone else to know what is and isn't good for them too...:thumbup:

I like what I'm using now and that's all the info I need..

G

· #47 · Feb 18, 2009

storm said:
I'm all bummed up - so far I am stuck, it's mc tire or figure out how to retro a 16" wheel on the Stealth rear.
At the very least the CR has to go as I can't run 30psi in that thing for more than 5 miles as it will overheat and blow apart.
I am heading over to the local salvage yard now to see what will fit this thing otherwise it's a dependable bias and 28psi. I'll just have to change tires every 8K.

Now I am un-bummed up. I have a VTX 16" rim and just orders the 175x60 tire. Not a bad deal as the rim was $125 and the tire $73.
Old rim and two cr's will go on ebay which should offset the price a bit. If this works out I many have to put the Kumho on the Jeep and go for another on the Wing.

dalph07

· #48 · Jun 14, 2009

Hey Stick, Great pic's.

Question or two. :?::shrug:

I've got an 08' and was wondering if there was anything special I needed to do with any wires or tie's in the wheel well to get the CT put in? I've read something on some of the treads that some needed to be tied up!?

What exactly are these dyna beads and how do you get them into the tire to balance the tire out? Are they free floating inside the tire?

The more I read about CT/RF's the more I think about getting one on my GW. BTW, Great color, same as mine!:thumbup:

stick405

Discussion Starter · #49 · Jun 14, 2009

dalph07 said:
Hey Stick, Great pic's.

Question or two. :?::shrug:

I've got an 08' and was wondering if there was anything special I needed to do with any wires or tie's in the wheel well to get the CT put in? I've read something on some of the treads that some needed to be tied up!?

What exactly are these dyna beads and how do you get them into the tire to balance the tire out? Are they free floating inside the tire?

The more I read about CT/RF's the more I think about getting one on my GW. BTW, Great color, same as mine!:thumbup:

You don't have to do anything accept let out the air in the 2 larger sizes and a little soap to slide it in . The 175mm just slips right in. The 205mm which some riders are getting away from you have to tie back the fender skirt with a wire tie to add a little room.

I'm kind of a semi believer in the beads. I saw the Utube video on the beads and it looked like they work OK. The tire needs to be dry inside without any tire soap or gunk that will stop the beads from free rolling. For the most part you could run the tire and probably not notice any out of balance especially since it's on the rear. I've run about 5 cts' and hardly ever change the balance from tire to tire. .. Cheers...:doorag:

dalph07

· #50 · Jun 14, 2009

stick405 said:
You don't have to do anything accept let out the air in the 2 larger sizes and a little soap to slid it in . The 175mm just slips right in. The 205mm which some riders are getting away from you have to tie back the fender skirt with a wire tie to add a little room.

I'm kind of a semi believer in the beads. I saw the Utube video on the beads and it looked like they work OK. The tire needs to be dry inside without any tire soap or gunk that will stop the beads from free rolling. For the most part you could run the tire and probably not notice any out of balance especially since it's on the rear. I've run about 5 cts' and hardly ever change the balance from tire to tire. .. Cheers...:doorag:

What is "running about 5 cts'?"

(thanks for the speedy reply.):thumbup:

bjcarter2

· #51 · Jun 14, 2009

trialsman said:
...Honda says I'm doing 80, Garmin says 74. I believe Mother Garmin....So, that's not a factor.

I would believe the Garmin too however your odometer is racking up about 7-8% more in mileage than you are actually putting on it.

That is something that GM is/was in litigation about not too long ago; inaccurate speed/odometers.

Murgie

· #52 · Jun 15, 2009

5 ct's = 5 car tires

dalph07

· #53 · Jun 15, 2009

Murgie said:
5 ct's = 5 car tires

I thought of that just as my internet connection went down!:wrong:

Thanks for the reply...:bow:

stick405

Discussion Starter · #54 · Jun 15, 2009

Murgie said:
5 ct's = 5 car tires

What in the world are you doin to me...

.I'm so embarrassed... Cheers...:doorag:

alsryd

· #55 · Jun 15, 2009

I just installed a show chrome tire guard tire pressure monitor.

Having read a couple of threads about runflat failures caused by running a flat tire too far, I wanted the peace of mind of knowing the pressure at a glance.

Anyway , the unit also tells the tire temp with the touch of a button. This weekend I rode 775 miles in up to 84 degree temps. The highest reading on the temp was 108 riding 75 mph. Seems to be 25 degrees higher than ambient temp most all the time.

This is with 32 psi cold, this grows to 38 hot. Front tire was in the upper 80's temp, 41 psi cold 47-48 hot

I think the deeper tread of a ct acts as cooling fins to shed heat, a mt does not do that. Just my opinion.

stick405

Discussion Starter · #56 · Jun 17, 2009

alsryd said:
I just installed a show chrome tire guard tire pressure monitor.

Having read a couple of threads about runflat failures caused by running a flat tire too far, I wanted the peace of mind of knowing the pressure at a glance.

Anyway , the unit also tells the tire temp with the touch of a button. This weekend I rode 775 miles in up to 84 degree temps. The highest reading on the temp was 108 riding 75 mph. Seems to be 25 degrees higher than ambient temp most all the time.

This is with 32 psi cold, this grows to 38 hot. Front tire was in the upper 80's temp, 41 psi cold 47-48 hot

I think the deeper tread of a ct acts as cooling fins to shed heat, a mt does not do that. Just my opinion.

Must be bout right as thats what I'm getting also... Cheers...:doorag:

sgtsandbagger

· #57 · Jul 21, 2009

Ever

yone still having good luck with this tire? I ordered mine today

hunzee

· #58 · Jul 21, 2009

It's about time for my second one.

Murgie

· #59 · Jul 21, 2009

How many miles do you have on yours?

krb1945

· #60 · Jul 22, 2009

I run a 205/60

I'm running the 205/60 because when I was ready to change I could not find a thread pattern I liked in a 195/60 or 65 available. I also like the fact this particular tire is a traction A temp A. Now having said that... the 205 60 did correct my 4 mph speedo error. Now according to the gps it is right on the mark.

It also lowered my cruise at 70 about 200 rpms according to the honda tach.

I wish I could find a 185/70-16 in a all weather performance tire. Anyone know if a manufacturer is making this size? I would spend my stimulus SSI on this in a heartbeat if I could find one.

"The Ancient Warrior"

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