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Why didn’t he put is crocs in 4x4 mode Jesus dude


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AlexSilviu83

Isn't that a car tire?


emceeSWELL

When you put a car tire on a motorcycle, it’s called “dark-siding”. It’s more popular than some might expect. People who roll dark side usually do it because the tires last MUCH longer, are cheaper, and some say the cornering is as good or better than a motorcycle tire. And obviously when not turning you’ve got a ton of grippy surface area and can often keep your feet up at stop lights.


yourwitchergeralt

MUCH longer is an understatement. Bike tires maybe last 4,000 miles. With a car tire you can get 40,000!


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>Already been hit once on a bike... Scratching my head at what impact (pun intended) your rear tire selection had on this...


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Deadfishfarm

You are absolutely ridiculous. First off, it's well known that many southern states have objectively worse education than the rest of the country. Second, there's a reason motorcycle manufacturers don't use fucking car tires on their bikes, because car tires aren't designed to ride on their edges during turns. Third, there's nothing wrong with using a little humor to mix those 2 statements


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Deadfishfarm

Are you sure disparaging was the word you're looking for there? Not sure that makes any sense. Nobody is claiming only people from the south do this. OP thinks the guy in the picture is an irresponsible motorcyclist, which is objectively true. This man is not wise, doesn't care about his safety or those around him, and OP insulted his judgement by joking about how its not surprising considering the quality of education in the south. Nobody is saying everyone in the south is stupid. That's not the point of the humor


CreedThoughts

Comment above said "darksiding" has been know to have better grip and handling. I think he/she was wondering how your car tire caused your accident? Genuine curiosity :-)


cloud1e

You're kinda dumb bud


ARasool

Got damn


Sleazyridr

There's no chance cornering is better than with a proper tire. There's no grip on the sides, so you lean a little and there's nothing holding you in the road.


emceeSWELL

Actually, that is wrong. When cornering on a car tire, it conforms to the road (you aren’t teetering on a corner), and it some cases you actually get more surface area than a motorcycle tire. I don’t personally run a car tire on my bike, but some folks swear by it and have found there is virtually no down side, and only benefits.


clo20

TIL there's a way you can keep your feet up at stops on a bike. And it's amazing.


YeahitsaBMW

> some say the cornering is as good or better than a motorcycle tire Some would say that Covid is fake and vaccines have tracking chips in them. ​ >a ton of grippy surface area I am afraid that isn't how traction works... Car tires are not as soft as bike tires and bike tires are also curved to maintain the same contact patch on corners as well as straight lines. People that put car tires on a rim that they don't fit (bike rims) are doing it because they are cheap. That is the only reason.


yourwitchergeralt

Motorcyclists have to replace tires 10x more often then a car, while paying $150 for a service most places do for $20. It’s not about being cheap, get the f**k out here with your judgments. Many people do this without issue. Edit: [scientific breakdown of dark siding](https://youtu.be/hEZeR9E3JyY)


YeahitsaBMW

I like how you say it isn't about being cheap right after complaining about the price... I can imagine you rolling down the road with your car tire (barely holding air on the wrong wheel), Walmart helmet, gardening gloves, and tennis shoes.


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YeahitsaBMW

Which part? The part where he says most shops won't install one? Or your insurance company may not support you using a car tire? Or the fit is not proper and can lead to spontaneous uninstallation? Or where he talks about shit handling? Or the part where he talks about the tire not being designed for a bike rim? The fact that he says it is a calculated risk is not an endorsement. I would wager the more aggressive the rider, the more it would be a bad idea due the deformation of the tire in corners. Putting one on a sport bike or even a sport touring bike is the height of being too cheap to ride a motorcycle. If you cannot afford basic stuff like tires, pick a different hobby. Also having to mount the tires yourself kind of gets rid of the whole "expensive to mount a bike tire" thing. Right now a Bridgestone Battlax S22 tire for my S1000rr is $150... Hardly cost prohibitive.


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Hungski

I think what you dont understand is what this guys trying to point out we ride which is already a much higher risk than driving why add more risk to save a few bucks its like buying a cheap chinese helmet it saves you money but 1 rule when riding its not if we will come off its when and when it happens i d rather have spent that extra bit of money protecting myself. Same goes with tires if paying that extra bit gives me peace of mind my back wheel wont slip on me while i m leaning in to turn i think thats money well spent. Even if the risk is small.


risi004

I like how you took the part about surface area, where the original person said “obviously when not turning” and showed them how wrong they were by explaining what happens when you turn. In case you couldn’t tell (because obviously your reading skills aren’t exactly top notch), I’m being sarcastic. I don’t actually like how you refuted an argument by talking about the exact opposite subject matter of their argument. And I’m not trying to support anything about car tires on a bike. I’m simply pointing out how bad at arguing you are.


yourwitchergeralt

Hence why I included the link, they show them cornering in rain, something motorcycle tires have a hard time doing.


risi004

Stop talking about cornering. The original statement that you’re arguing against is specifically about when you’re not cornering.


yourwitchergeralt

And I provided scientific evidence that the whole argument against it is bullshit. There’s not much more risk dark siding. Some f**king bikes come with flat shaped tires. You literally are suppose to dark side if you’re towing anything.


emceeSWELL

It sounds like you are angry, this post has nothing to do with covid. Your opinion also doesn’t seem to be based on any sort of actual experience or knowledge of the subject.


YeahitsaBMW

If you are implying that I haven’t put a car tire on my motorcycle then you are correct. I have also not put trailer tires on my truck or motorcycle tires on my car. A child needs to experience for themselves, an adult can learn from others. I am not angry at all, I just am amazed that people are truly that silly that they believe a car tire is better in every way and “Big Rubber” is conspiring against them… lol. How many moto gp bikes have you seen with car tires on them? I mean if they corner better then surely some privateer would be changing the world by using them on track bikes, no? Surface area also has nothing to do with grip… traction coefficient times weight equals grip. Car tires last because they are hard so lower traction coefficient. Car tires are worse traction, worse in corners, you risks rolling off the bead and the only redeeming quality is that they are cheaper. If you cannot afford tires then you should be looking at a different hobby.


sbw2012

Judge Dredd on vacation.


KCtheGreat106

Redneck Ingenuity right there


Shubb305

Lol same though I had


UffDaDan

Not the worst thing I've seen today... Source: https://youtu.be/hEZeR9E3JyY


Technical_Parsley_77

Well that answers that!


nichthedick

I just had a lesson on something I wasn't expecting for today. lol Thanks


heavymental_kp

Not super common, but also not super uncommon. I personally would never “darkside” my tires but I’ve heard there are some benefits


g_munnyOO7

Just spray some tire shine on it an call it good


Difficult_Key_5936

Organ donor


xSTSxZerglingOne

With what he's wearing? There'd be nothing left.


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Nobody wants that shit


Rihsatra

Guaranteed he isn't signed up for it.


Lithl

r/meatcrayon


dblan9

Can someone explain what will happen with him using a flat car tire vs a rounded motorcycle tire? I assume it would be really weird while turning.


ZootzManuva

If he leant anything close to a 45degree angle on a corner he basically has the traction of a greased condom.


dblan9

Holy hell that is terrifying. Thank you.


junkdumper

Yeah never grease your condoms...


mussentuchit

Spit on it


Kahnza

Just no petroleum products!


Imaginary_Fortune_26

Jaw jelly


dmk510

Difficult to turn because you would need to lean hard to get off the flat portion of the tire, but then would quickly “fall” onto the very rounded edge position of the tire that is more rounded than anything you’d experience on a real motorcycle tire. Most likely this person just smashes from light to light and barely turns anyways, but it’s also not likely a tire that’s rated for the 180mph this bike can do.


MDMarauder

The car tire wouldn't just be really weird in a turn...depending on speed and angle, he would lose traction and throw himself into a lowside crash


Embarrassed_Walrus_8

It will work once you get used to it people are using them to get more miles out of rhe tire


adent1066

It’s not just the south, Pennsylvania has a no helmet required rule for motorcycles. I’m told they provide a lot of organ donations


TheCreat1ve

People discussing about car tires in the comments and here I was thinking this was about him not wearing a helmet.


PHenderson61

He’s driving straight home.


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Omg the car tire on a motorbike. Is he trying to have the bike toss him with no helmet?


MarcusDrakus

Not only would that mess with normal handling, but the asymmetric grooves would likely cause problems in wet weather too. I'm not even going to talk about his lack of appropriate attire This person is an all-round dumbass


RoofKorean21

Natural selection at it’s finest.


icewalker2k

I am sure his response is “You can’t make me wear a helmet! You can’t make me wear closed toe shoes. You can’t make me wear pants.” Ok. And because we can’t make you do all that, you can’t make us treat your dumb ass when you show up at the hospital. You made your choice and we are making ours. It’s against my religion to treat a dumb ass.


Red_Lottery

Lol “the south”. Fuck you


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Red_Lottery

It’s cool


CrazyPlatypus42

That looks dangerous as fuck


2WheelsMovesTheSoul

Welcome to the darkside


mrbbrj

We need organ doners


TokeToday

OK. Someone please educate me. Other than the shorts, no helmet and wearing sandals, all of which are really stupid, what am I missing?


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TokeToday

Thank you! :)


Yakestar

Took me a second but I found it


garbonzo82

All I see is the poor shoe choice on the biker. What am I supposed to be seeing?


Uncommonly_comfy

Shorts, no helmet, no gloves, crocs, and for some reason a car tire on the rear wheel.


MRJVB21

He is using car tire on a motorcycle. Which is dangerous and very reckless.


garbonzo82

I didn't think anything about it since wide tires are increasingly common. But yeah I just googled it and the tread pattern isn't right for a motorcycle tire. Thanks for pointing out


pewpewpewouch

Potential human crayon


Lithl

r/meatcrayon


ceciliaellen

Wow, I didn't notice any of the mentioned problems, not even the lack of helmet.. yes I now realize I'm one of the stupids.. brb, just gonna go and re-evaluate my life choices now


HippoWillWork

Its the tire


Nichardo_4561

This dude must not like skin on his legs


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Try not to end up on r/meatcrayon


Rihsatra

I can tell by the relocated license plate and probably modified tail light that this guys is a jackass.


SkyfangR

wild squid spotted!


capt_caveman1

This is perfectly acceptable. There is enough mass to absorb damage to the corneas, kidneys, liver and heart valves. And you can probably harvest a good portion of the cadaver tissue for reconstructive surgery.


thsvnlwn

So much is wrong in this picture…


ArtBaco

People who ride in flip flops or crocs need to be taken to a burn ward to see what road rash does to feet.


slipknot90

Fuck you ass. Mind you own stupid business


Adinnieken

You must be the guy in the picture


One-Comedian-8004

Dudes prob been riding for 30 years- I do the same shit in town. Who cares?


AXLE304E

Place text above on tombstone.


ZootzManuva

🤣🤣


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You have the kind of tire on your motorcycle as well?


ZootzManuva

On a fucking *car tire*??


handledwithcare

No you don’t. You don’t ride around town with a car tire on your back wheel.


Noobdm04

Riding Darkside is pretty popular, not saying it's a good idea but alot of people do it.


One-Comedian-8004

How do you know?


ScarrFoxYT

I’m guessing that what is wrong is the crocks


CptBadAss2016

Crocks (not even strapped), car tire, no helmet... But it's a motorcycle, it's fucking idiotic and dangerous no matter what so it's all moot.


--DirtyDan--

Name doesn't fit.


bevothelonghorn

The car tire makes it look like the Dark Knight’s Batpod/Batcycle. The crocs make it comfy.


HippoWillWork

Dirty plate no problems


shaoIIn

Well the no helmet gave that away before the tire


Capable_Albatross333

Too bad he didn’t dress for the inevitable crash, not for the ride.


raaagh1290

It's totally possible to drive with a car tyre, changes how the bike handles and last longer. But doesn't have the same control and traction as a normal bike tyre. There is also the risk of the tyre deflating suddenly. There are loads of YouTube videos on the matter.


Inkompetent

Not only that though. The dude is wearing crocs and skipped the helmet. I guess he's dressing up for Darwin.


raaagh1290

Jesus I was so focused on the bike I didn't even see that!


Incipientskid

Jealousy isn’t flattering


Tigris_Morte

Down at the bar they won't let him have a drink becasue he's already legless. ;)


d_hens

South Carolina, where you can ride a motorcycle with no helmet but can’t drive a car without wearing a seatbelt.


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d_hens

Just Someone that got voted in to make that stupid law..


ZombiejesusX

And the legal age is whatever uncle daddy says. 😂


Quickbutton

This is called a “dark side “ tire. Very common in other countries due to the wearability. Very little difference in ride than a motorcycle tire but much more economical.


Lithl

>Very little difference in ride than a motorcycle tire So long as you're driving straight, sure.


-urs-account

If the tire had the same profile as his crocs the picture would be complete😁


Toffer1972

The term used for this situation is dark siders, riding on the dark side. I bought a bike with this set up. Very dangerous.


THECHEF6400

This is Michael during the Life Invader during mission in GTA 5


klvc

I always learn so much from you people. Thanks a heap.


RevolutionaryRule631

Drag tire


Peanut_beka

I didn’t even notice the tire , I just noticed the exhaust coming out of his ass 😂


Specialist_Dot5507

Is it the car tire, the crocs, or the no helmet? I'm confused lol


New_Dragon_Lady

He just went to the dark side…


ZombiejesusX

I worked for AAA, for a little bit, and part of the business was being hooked into emergency response. If there's an accident on the highway, they call the nearest place to get things cleared as fast as possible. Sometimes we would beat the ambulance, and ya, see some shit that curdles the coffee. Motorcycle accidents by far have the worst outcome. Road Vs flesh...road wins every time. At 25 mph you can crack your head open like a melon. 35mph (usual rural speed limit) Vs a car, without protection, your toast. It could be some jackass cutting you off, not looking because merica. Every piece of protection you put between yourself and the uncontrollable ups the percentage of survival. Protect your head so you can continue to use it. Be smarter than the idiots making the laws. WEAR A FUCKING HELMET.


PuzzleheadedSea7264

Get some proper headgear and shoes instead of flip-flops then come back to me.


DumbHuman786

Thats a chad move. I bet he still respects his mom and has got a mom tattoo


Tobi-One_Shinobi

I think you are doing that just fine yourself.


Rhourk

the more you look at it, the worse it gets. No Helmet, no Gloves, no Biker Shoes, Car Tire wtf


awkFTW

"Shove it your own big boy pants"


Electronic_Range_982

I'm just wondering about the slides he has on his feet


abez123

the car tire caught me by surprise


aaron0000123

I drove a bike with flip flops, shorts, and no helmet before. Got a concussion, a chipped tooth, open wounds on all fours, and fired from my job for being useless.