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From the garageThe Darkside Tires blog
What I've learned running a car tire on my Gold Wing, plus the research behind the questions riders ask most.
October 24, 2026
The best darkside tire for a Gold Wing GL1800
The size nearly every GL1800 darksider lands on, the tire I actually run, and what to check before you buy.
October 24, 2026Car tire on a motorcycle: the honest pros and cons
What you gain, what you give up, and the scary stuff that turns out to be mostly forum lore.
October 24, 2026Bias front, radial rear: does it matter on a motorcycle?
Most double dark bikes mix a bias-ply front with a radial car tire. Here's what I found about whether that matters.