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.
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.