Following comments by
KotAOW:
Disclaimer:The information contained in this article is for general information only. Whilst the author(s) endeavors to ensure the accuracy of this general information, no statement, representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy or appropriateness for use in any particular circumstances.
The author(s) are NOT responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information on this specific subject. Users are responsible for making their own assessment of all information contained in this article and are advised to verify such information.~~~
Purpose:This article is NOT to be considered a "how-to or step-by-step" procedure for converting your ST1300 to use a Car Tire on the rear.
Also, this article shouldn't be construed as a place to debate the use of a Car Tire on a motorcycle. That subject has been thoroughly scrutinized enough elsewhere by many believers and non-believers.
Each rider must determine the advantages and dis-advantages before continuing down this path to the "Darkside."~~~
Brands of Car Tires and PSI ( ST1300 )
Brands of Car Tires and the PSI that have been documented: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlXtTscE0XbLdEsyN283MEJieWJIS3ctZTgwVWZjR0E#gid=0 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlXtTscE0XbLdEsyN283MEJieWJIS3ctZTgwVWZjR0E#gid=0)
NOTE: This information gathered March, 2012.
Source | Location | Brand \ Size | PSI | Mileage | Comments |
iRide | Rear | Hankook Ventus Sport K104 205X50X17 | 45 PSI | 10,000 | Little tight getting on but no rubbing. |
| Front | Dunlop Elite # 3 130X70X18 | 42 PSI | | |
redst05 | Rear | Hankook Ventus Sport K104 205X50X17 | 42 PSI | 3,000 | Most of my riding is one up and 60-70% slab type riding. |
| Front | Metzler, Z6 120X60X18 | 42 PSI | | |
W0QNX | Rear | Hankook Ventus Sport K104 205X50X17 | 30 PSI | 22,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
poptheshark | Rear | Falken ZIEX ZE-512 XL 93V B 205X50RX17 | 40 PSI | ?,??? | So far it handles well. |
| Front | | | | |
JasonFJ | Rear | Falken ZIEX ZE-512 XL 93V B 205X50RX17 | 40 PSI | ?,??? | |
| Front | Michelin PR2 | 42 PSI | | |
970Mike | Rear | Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred 205X50RX17 | 32-35 PSI | 5,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
DaveST | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | 40 PSI | 1,200 | |
| Front | Michelin PR2 | 42 PSI | | |
HR Cole | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | | 5,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
LeeWonnacott | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | | 6,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
JoeP_Dallas | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | | 3,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
nhdiesel | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | | 17,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
Zooker13 | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | 30 PSI | 23,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
970Mike | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | 40 PSI | 19,000 | |
| Front | | | | |
JCB | Rear | Hankook Ventus K110 205/50/ZR17 | 40 PSI | 3,500 | Two up, with trailer |
| Front | | | | |
Dinkie Diesel | Rear | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 205X50RX17 | | ?,??? | |
| Front | | | | |
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Sources ( 3/2012 ):Falken Ziex ZE-512 XL 93V B -
$99.00 (http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?tc=FALHV4&c=2&rcz=56379&pc=18179&ar=50&rf=true&cf=false&rd=17&sw=false&rc=MNWINT&cs=205)
Hankook Ventus Sport K104 -
$115.00 (http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Hankook/Ventus+Sport+K104)
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 -
$115.00 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/hankook/size/viewProductDetail.do?pc=11189)
Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred -
$179.00 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred&partnum=05VR7ATTXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes)
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus -
$186.00 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A%2FS+Plus&partnum=05YR7PSAS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes)