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Are motorcycle tires a ripoff? The darkside car tire experiment

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  1. envy
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    Some motorcyclists put car tires on a motorcycle rim. It saves money, is great on the straight, and corners like shit. But is it safe? Skip to 4:09 for the really educational bit.

    Some motorcyclists put car tires on a motorcycle rim. It saves money, is great on the straight, and corners like shit. But is it safe? Skip to 4:09 for the really educational bit.

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  2. DanBC
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    This is a fun video. I really want to see them try it with a motorcycle + sidecar combo.

    This is a fun video.

    I really want to see them try it with a motorcycle + sidecar combo.

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  3. knocklessmonster
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    That was pretty interesting. I figured it would make it more stable, but I'm also surprised motorcycles have so much extra security, considering they've also got a tube, typically, to help seat...

    That was pretty interesting. I figured it would make it more stable, but I'm also surprised motorcycles have so much extra security, considering they've also got a tube, typically, to help seat the tire.

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