New Michelin Premier A/S 195/55R/16

Some of you Goldwingers out there picked up on the fact I was getting ready to give this tire a try on my '06 Wing...

I was a little concerned when it arrived, because it looked much wider the the Michelin Primacy Alpin run flat I had previously on the wing.

Took a couple of pictures during the mounting process so you can see what I was referring to...

The "unmounted" Premier measured 1 1/4" wider than the mounted Primacy...



But mounted, the Premier A/S was drawn down an entire inch....



The New Premier A/S is a full 3/16" wider than the Primacy Alpin, but there are not clearance issues when mounted on the bike. Yes it is just a little fussier trying to get it pass the drive hub, but once in, clearance is fine.

Now, the Ride report. This tire squirms and twitches much like the Continental Contipro Contact I first run on the wing. There was a distinct twitch while leaning and changing gears in the curves. When attempting to tighten or loosen the radius during the curve, you can fill the tire squirm or swim around... I experienced none of those characteristics with the Michelin Primacy Alpin. So... when this tire is worn down, I will be going back to the Primacy Alpin.

Short and sweet, hope this helps you decide which tire to mount on the back of your wing.

My Alpin handled great, but I only got 19K out of it. I've got 14K on my current Bridgestone Driveguard, we'll see how long it lasts.

kendoo said:

My Alpin handled great, but I only got 19K out of it. I've got 14K on my current Bridgestone Driveguard, we'll see how long it lasts.

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How's the handling on the Bridgestone?

To me, the reason to go dark side is mileage and cost savings. Sounds to me like it don't necessarily pan out. On the 1100, I got only 20K+ compared to 18K on the Michelin Commander. I'm STicking with bike tires from now on.

I am considering going dark on my next rear tire so all this info is helping. Thanks Vinny.

vinny said:

How's the handling on the Bridgestone?

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I'm not all that particular and think it handles fine. Seems the dark side difference is very subtle on the wing compared to the ST where I can really feel the difference in tires.

Vinny,
I don't think that you can get the Alpin. It's been discontinued, from what I've heard on other forums.

John

Nashcat said:

Vinny,
I don't think that you can get the Alpin. It's been discontinued, from what I've heard on other forums.

John

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John, I think you are right about that... but the "Primacy" is still available... I thought.

I'm gonna play around with the air pressure a little and see if I can get it to behave somewhat. If I get 20K out of the tire, I will be happy!