BigBoyinMS Posted September 27, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2008 I got my CT on last Saturday and did the full driveline lube while I was at it. It's the Kumho 165/80R15. I static balanced it with 1 oz. First of all, I would probably order a Vredestien if I did it again; just to see if it's any better. The Kumho took 110/112lbs to seat both sides and the sidewalls felt a little thin. On the wheel with air in the tire the sidewalls don't feel too bad. I'm running 42lbs right now. I finally got it all back together last night and rode it about 4 miles around the neighborhood. This morning I rode to work the long way 'round which included about 2 miles on the interstate up to 75mph. I'll be riding a bit more today. My first impressions are that I can't tell much, if any, difference between the handling of this and a MT. So at this point I have a tire that handles the same, cost a 1/3 of the MT I would have put on, has a 25% higher weight rating and should wear out 3-4 times slower than an MT. I may hate it tomorrow but I'm happy with it today! The driveline lube made the biggest noticeable difference. Much smoother and quieter now. (Stabbing the driveshaft was a PITA though.) If you haven't done it, I suggest you do it, asap. Made a world of difference. Now I gotta find me some RK mufflers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted September 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 28, 2008 Im wearing my BFG out pretty fast, but it's still lasting longer then a MT ever has for me. I'll be lucky to get 15,000 out of it, but it's twice what I usually get. I want to try the 165 when the BFG is worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted September 28, 2008 Put another 100 miles on it this evening and I still can't tell that it handles any differently than a MC tire. And I think I'll leave it at 42lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted September 28, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 28, 2008 Im wearing my BFG out pretty fast, but it's still lasting longer then a MT ever has for me. I'll be lucky to get 15,000 out of it, but it's twice what I usually get. I want to try the 165 when the BFG is worn out. That's what happens when you lock up the rear tire and slide sideways all the time. I have about 3000 miles on my Federal so far, and doing as good as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted September 28, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 28, 2008 That's what happens when you lock up the rear tire and slide sideways all the time. Either that or the burnouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted September 28, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2008 I put the 165/80/15 nexum on my 2000, have put 500 miles on it since thursday. No problems really can't tell much difference, does ride better. Gregg freedom of the road for ALL :Venture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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