Darkside

V2K LT (Light Tank) · 11-18-2012, 05:36 PM

Yay, got me a tire, FINALLY! Went with a Riken Raptor 225/50R16 V-Rated Ultra-High Performance All-Season tire from Sears. Found one on clearance. Original price $125, got this one for $30!!!!!!!! (only because they were "trying to get rid of the one extra one" they had left) Pics coming when I get it put on.

smedlin · 11-18-2012, 08:51 PM

Jammin'John · 11-19-2012, 08:44 AM

Man,you never find bike tire deals like that.

JJ

Pearhead · 11-20-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smedlin

1+
will also be going Darkside.
leaning towards Federals SS595.

Jammin'John · 11-20-2012, 10:22 AM

Pics for Pearhead.

JJ

V2K LT (Light Tank) · 11-20-2012, 07:32 PM

As promised...here's the DarkSide mod pics. 225/50R16 W Riken Raptor

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street325 · 11-20-2012, 08:09 PM

I run a Nitto NT 450 225/50/r16 CT, give it about 500miles at 40psi to break in and then i dropped to 31PSI, that is the sweet spot. Hope you find yours, LOL. Good luck Darksiding!! This picture has 7,000 miles on my CT, looks brand new!!

Jammin'John · 11-20-2012, 08:09 PM

They don't rub on anything ?

JJ

street325 · 11-20-2012, 08:18 PM

The tire itself has plenty clearance all around, I did notch the plastic inner fender shroud on the belt side just in case it were to rub riding 2up, no issues so far JJ.

Jammin'John · 11-21-2012, 07:26 AM

That's good to know street325.
I will be mounting a 205/60-16 and should have a lot of room.

JJ