As long as the tire is the same circumference there should be absolutely no change. In my case, the car tire was larger causing the speedo to be a bit off and (not confirmed yet) better mileage (at a cost of torque).I'm contemplating the Darkside and wondered if there is a decrease of mpg vs a standard MT, all things remaining constant regarding my riding habits with how I ride currently?
I'm contemplating the Darkside and wondered if there is a decrease of mpg vs a standard MT, all things remaining constant regarding my riding habits with how I ride currently?
rideing style the same too? your avg's look like mine...i get more 36's than 40's.My test so far. Keep in mind these were at different times and different roads but over all the same. I write it down at each fillup
MT 37 mpg
MT 37
MT 40
MT 36
MT 40
CT 36
CT 37
CT 36
CT 39
CT 38
CT 37
It will probably go down because you will find yourself riding more aggressively.
Thanks for the helpful comments.
I have a couple more questions:
Regarding which tire to go with, it seems as though the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP is getting some very strong recommendations right now. I think I saw that it's a winter tire. Is that correct and if so would that be the best tire to run during non-winter riding?
I'm having a hard time finding it in stock anywhere, but I can find the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3. Is that a good alternate choice? Is there a better one?
Is a runflat/ZP tire the way to go?
Are there any issues mounting the wider CT tire on the stock wing rim?
To answer your question nope not at all . I recorded milage in both RF's and NRF's in the beginning and found no change . Most do ride more aggressively with car tires on but if you ride the same as you do now after making the switch it's the same , or it was for me .I'm contemplating the Darkside and wondered if there is a decrease of mpg vs a standard MT, all things remaining constant regarding my riding habits with how I ride currently?
So far I have only run a 205/55 R16 on my stock wing rim. By the end of the week I will be installing my 7th 205.Thanks for the helpful comments.
Are there any issues mounting the wider CT tire on the stock wing rim?
+1.It will probably go down because you will find yourself riding more aggressively.
Thanks for the helpful comments.
I have a couple more questions:
Regarding which tire to go with, it seems as though the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP is getting some very strong recommendations right now. I think I saw that it's a winter tire. Is that correct and if so would that be the best tire to run during non-winter riding?
I'm having a hard time finding it in stock anywhere, but I can find the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3. Is that a good alternate choice? Is there a better one?
Is a runflat/ZP tire the way to go?
Are there any issues mounting the wider CT tire on the stock wing rim?