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Pittsburgh, PA | I ran the darkside on my 2008 Vision. I now have a 2011 vision and i was reading the service manual tonight and there was a section about the brakes and the (ABS) system and keeping the tire size the same. has anyone gone to the darkside with a vision with ABS? |
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Central Maryland | Not yet, but I am contemplating it at this time.... |
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Pittsburgh, PA | so far, i read its NOT a issue on the goldwings with ABS... |
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Rockford, IL | Can't think of a reason to not do it. I mean it might change the "pulse" of the ABS system by a few hundred thousandths......so what. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | thanks.. the reason i posed it was i read of this happening to cars. one guy had the same size tires front and rear. well he needed rear tire replaced so he found a set on sale that wasnt the same "height" but he thought it wouldnt matter. afterwards he said simple easy braking made the abs engage... so i was just a litle wondered that a different diameter rear tire (over than OEM) might throw off the math of the abs system... from what i rear the 3 closest (very close) sizes to oem is 175/60 185/60 & 195/55 |
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Pittsburgh, PA | thanks.. the reason i posed it was i read of this happening to cars. one guy had the same size tires front and rear. well he needed rear tire replaced so he found a set on sale that wasnt the same "height" but he thought it wouldnt matter. afterwards he said simple easy braking made the abs engage... so i was just a litle wondered that a different diameter rear tire (over than OEM) might throw off the math of the abs system... from what i rear the 3 closest (very close) sizes to oem is 175/60 185/60 & 195/55 |
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Central Wisconsin | Arkainzeye - 2012-04-09 1:00 PM thanks.. the reason i posed it was i read of this happening to cars. one guy had the same size tires front and rear. well he needed rear tire replaced so he found a set on sale that wasnt the same "height" but he thought it wouldnt matter. afterwards he said simple easy braking made the abs engage... so i was just a litle wondered that a different diameter rear tire (over than OEM) might throw off the math of the abs system... from what i rear the 3 closest (very close) sizes to oem is 175/60 185/60 & 195/55 1st tire on the chart is the factory E3 MT. 2nd tire is the Dunlop SP Winter Sport CT . 3rd tire is the Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid CT . 4th tire is the Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid CT .
I have a 2009 so I can't say for sure if the ABS would be affected in anyway. | Specification | Sidewall | Radius | Diameter | Circumference | Revolutions | Speedometer | Odometer | Difference |
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Edited by Thomas 2012-04-09 4:50 PM
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Pittsburgh, PA | it looks like the 175/60-16 is the closest match IF you want to install a Hitch down the road.... i heard you cant install a hitch if you use a 195/55-16? |
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Central Wisconsin | Arkainzeye - 2012-04-09 4:59 PM it looks like the 175/60-16 is the closest match IF you want to install a Hitch down the road.... i heard you cant install a hitch if you use a 195/55-16? Right...the 175/60/16 works well with a hitch doc and the speedometer/odometer is fairly accurate too. A 195/55/16 will rub slightly on the top inside of the hitch doc, depending on rear air shock pressure amounts.
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Pittsburgh, PA | im Learning alot here..... Thank you! im more than likely going to order a 175/60-16 good year ASSurance fuel max.. i have a goldwing buddy that said he went from a 195 ct to a 175 on his 2010 wing and he claims the 175 is "easier" to turn and lean. So much so that he doesnt want to ever go back to a 195. |
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| That Goodyear does not appear to have a symmetrical tread pattern....
Edited by Turk 2012-04-10 8:37 AM
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Pittsburgh, PA | Turk - 2012-04-10 8:37 AM
That Goodyear does not appear to have a symmetrical tread pattern....
is that important? |
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| Honestly, I don't know, but I would 'guess' so.... |
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| I don't know if it will affect motorcycles but it will cause problems with cars. The rotational differential is affected in cars. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | in the 2011 vision service manual in section 15.32 this is the part that started my thread. Here is what it said. i just wanted to share and explain why i started this thread.
Operating with non-recommended tire or improper tire pressure may reduce the effectiveness of the anti lock brake system.
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Always install the recommended size and type of tires specified for the vehicle.
Edited by Arkainzeye 2012-04-10 6:36 PM
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Pittsburgh, PA | great price http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/goodyear/175%252F... |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Turk - 2012-04-10 8:37 AM
That Goodyear does not appear to have a symmetrical tread pattern....
I honestly didnt know what that meant. so i looked it up. lol
http://blog.tirevan.com/2011/10/24/tire-tread-patterns-%E2%80%93-sy... |
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