Why a winter tire?????
Good question!...Because I can?...or why not?....~Why a winter tire?????
I know this is an old post but to me it looks like the tire is mounted backwards on the rim. I would think it should have an arrow and be unidirectional. It should channel the water/snow away from the center.Bought a 205/50-17 Goodyear run flat winter. Just mocking it up it looks like no way will it fit?!
I assume you have the tire deflated? I used a plastic bag once that seemed to help it slide in. I usually have someone push in on the tire while I push the wheel forward. It will go. The GYTT will require the swing arm to be ground down slightly on the right side. Not for mounting purposes, but so it doesn't rub once it's in place. The good news? You only need to remove it every 50k. LOLNow my struggle begins : how do I get the darkside wheel / tire past the swingarm ends when the tire is 1/2 " wider ? Can you use two clamps on the tire without the bead letting loose of the wheel rim ?
'07 ST1300 w/ pre-used ( by previous owner ) - wheel & Goodyear Triple Tread . I bought additional wheels for darkside "experiment" , Thanks ahead for info tips.