I am new to the Goldwing bikes I just found my back tire is worn out. I have seen a few post on CT tires how do we pick the right tire? will anything change like speedo readings.
I have a 2002 G1800. I have herd a little about Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3-195/55/16 are there any other tire makes?
CT tires
-
Fatwing Chris
- Posts: 770
- Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:10 pm
- Location: Ont.,Canada
- Motorcycle: 2004 ABS Model Goldwing
Re: CT tires
If you're looking for a tire that handles almost exactly like a bike tire then the one you listed is the way to go from what I've read.
If I'da known it would last this long,I'da taken better care of it.
Chris
Double Dark
Darkside # 1602
Chris
Double Dark
Darkside # 1602
-
Red Ron
- Posts: 353
- Joined: Thu May 20, 2010 1:13 pm
- Location: Prestonsburg, KY; Edgewater FL
- Motorcycle: '08, '13 GL1800
Rear-Yoko Avid Assend 195x60x16
Front-Battleaxe BT-45
Re: CT tires
I have went through 4 CT's (3 different brands). I use Non Run Flats. For my $ the best so far is the Yokohoma Avid Envigor.
-
93aspy
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:42 pm
- Location: Georgetown, Tennessee
- Motorcycle: 2009 GL1800 ABS
Re: CT tires
I also have just switched to a CT and also use the Yokohama Avid Envigor, but I use the run flat... Handles well and a softer ride plus much higher mileage before replacing - what's not to like 
Les
Les
4 wheels moves the body
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
-
flash2002
- Posts: 202
- Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:38 pm
- Location: Montreal, Canada
- Motorcycle: gold wing 1800
2003
Re: CT tires
Car tires are great on the highway but, when you hit the small rough roads, ruts or construction hold on it will want to go where it wants. I have 2 rims, one with car tire for long trips on highway and one with a bike tire for driving around, easy to switch on the 1800.
-
93aspy
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:42 pm
- Location: Georgetown, Tennessee
- Motorcycle: 2009 GL1800 ABS
Re: CT tires
Yeah, I've noticed a little of that but playing with air pressure minimizes that... I like them because I frequently throw on my Tow Pac "trike" conversion... Outrigger conversions are hard on tires so anything I can do to get more mileage out of them is a plus...
Les
Les
4 wheels moves the body
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
-
badland57
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:30 pm
- Location: Elizabeth city nc
- Motorcycle: 2002 GL1800 honda gold wing
Re: CT tires
Whats a good pressure to put in the CT. What am I looking for?
-
Flyn Tiger
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:12 pm
- Location: Monroe, Louisiana
- Motorcycle: Black 2002 GL1800 w/ABS
Re: CT tires
I now have 12,000 miles on my Hankook H426. It is a 195/60/16 non run flat. I run 45 psi in mine and absolutely love it. My speedo is 2 mph off to the fast side. Go to the darkside website and look me up. Flyn Tiger from Jan of this year for a complete write up with all your questions answered. Dont fret over a ct, Istill drag the sides of mine and can ride with any other bike myfriends are on. Currently starting to do precision riding on mine with the ct on it..... and they said I couldn't do it.
-
93aspy
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:42 pm
- Location: Georgetown, Tennessee
- Motorcycle: 2009 GL1800 ABS
Re: CT tires
I run 32 PSI in my Yoko Avid Envigor run flat and it works well... I am currently running 38PSI in my Battlax BT-45 up front...badland57 wrote:Whats a good pressure to put in the CT. What am I looking for?
Les
4 wheels moves the body
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
-
waituntilthebeep
- Posts: 305
- Joined: Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:38 pm
- Location: Rainy Pacific Northwest
- Motorcycle: 2012 GL1800
Black and Silver
Previously:
1989 GL1500
Wineberry Red
'01 Shadow 750
DOUBLE DARK SIDE #1467 on Michelin Primacy and BT45
Re: CT tires
On running the Battleaxe up front, how does it compare to a MT? I have a 2012 1800 and when the tires go south, I am planning on going double dark side. I know a bunch of people do the Battleaxe and love it. I am a peg dragger and also a long ride on the highway guy.
-
Fatwing Chris
- Posts: 770
- Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:10 pm
- Location: Ont.,Canada
- Motorcycle: 2004 ABS Model Goldwing
Re: CT tires
I've ran a BT on the front(forward rotation) most of the summer and I really can't tell much of a difference at all compared to a MT.
If I'da known it would last this long,I'da taken better care of it.
Chris
Double Dark
Darkside # 1602
Chris
Double Dark
Darkside # 1602
-
93aspy
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:42 pm
- Location: Georgetown, Tennessee
- Motorcycle: 2009 GL1800 ABS
Re: CT tires
waituntilthebeep wrote:On running the Battleaxe up front, how does it compare to a MT? I have a 2012 1800 and when the tires go south, I am planning on going double dark side. I know a bunch of people do the Battleaxe and love it. I am a peg dragger and also a long ride on the highway guy.
Handles about the same as far as I can tell but it has a little buzz (vibration) around 20MPH... This buzz was markedly worse when the tire was reverse mounted... Some guys also like the Michelin Pilot on the front as well...
Les
4 wheels moves the body
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
2 wheels moves the soul
Darkside # 1574 - Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS
Double Darkside - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
Honorary Wild Rhino 6/2014
-
waituntilthebeep
- Posts: 305
- Joined: Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:38 pm
- Location: Rainy Pacific Northwest
- Motorcycle: 2012 GL1800
Black and Silver
Previously:
1989 GL1500
Wineberry Red
'01 Shadow 750
DOUBLE DARK SIDE #1467 on Michelin Primacy and BT45
Re: CT tires
Michelin Pilot... Hadn't heard about that one. Guess I need to get back into the forums and do some more current research.93aspy wrote: Handles about the same as far as I can tell but it has a little buzz (vibration) around 20MPH... This buzz was markedly worse when the tire was reverse mounted... Some guys also like the Michelin Pilot on the front as well...