Golden Tyre GT216AA review

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by Motosportz, Aug 12, 2014.

  1. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Me too. Started running 12-13 like other tires and had what I previously posted happen. I'm running 15-16 right now and like it.
  2. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    figure out how to give her 12 be she changes her mind if i had a 10 spot for ever time i herd [not so deep] well lets just say it wood b party ON:banana:
  3. McKay Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sanger, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FE350S, 2016 TE300
    Ran mine in Dove Springs this weekend for the first time, I'm sold. Never had a moment of it letting loose unpredictably. When it does let go, there is plenty of warning and any other tire I have run would have left me with a mouth full of dirt in the same situation, you can really push these things. It recovers very nicely, mostly on its own. Im running Tubliss and tire is at 8 PSI, Ill probably up to 10 next time out. It hooks up like nothing Ive seen before. Expensive, but this one is worth the price of admission for me.
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  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    yeah try higher pressures. Seems anti intuitive but they seem to work better with more pressure.
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  5. Boogie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Red head
    Are these tyres made in Italy or outsourced to Asia?
    Is country of manufacture written on the tyre?
  6. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Bientina (Pisa), Italy
  7. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    I still love my 216 fatty up front it is the best all around BUT cant wait to try my new Golden tyre 333 in the rear 18 are on the way here from Germany but the 19 are here already in the USA and I will test one next week as I wait for my 18 There are so many choices for the rear depends where or what you ride
    Zip Ty should have the 18 333 Golden tyres in stock soon
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  8. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    There was never really a red phone in the White House, but there was a direct line to NORAD for the President.

    I actually installed a phone just like this that connects Ty Davis specifically to Golden Tyre. It's on all the time and is a satellite up link to Europe.

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  9. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    You guys are gonna need a fleet of trucks at the ready to rush these tires or should I say tyres to the hungry masses.
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Was loving mine again in the NW slop. Such a great confidence inspiring tire allowing you to push the limits.
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  11. Cosmokenney Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    North Auburn, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '17 TX300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha FZ-09
    I got out on these GTs for an extended ride this weekend. I was able to hit more gnarly stuff than last time I rode with them. I'm sold. Both front and rear GTs are awesome in wet conditions. The rear climbs wet rocks and roots with ease. Running both at 14-16 psi.
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  12. DRS Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    renton
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 165
    Other Motorcycles:
    500 exc
    picked one of these up recently and i ran it at 14psi on my ktm 350xcf, was a pretty wet slick november day in capital forest area single track, overall i like the feel of the tire, awesome grip but i do not like how heavy it is, and how tall it is. my bike felt a tad choppered out so i kept fiddling with my sag to try and balance it out, not sure i got it to where it was ideal... also i did not like the way it felt in ruts, it was very grabby and wanted to climb up out of ruts abruptly... other than that i would say this is a badass desert tire, i just did not like the way it felt when leaned over while charging in ruts, something i ride a lot of unfortunately. bottom line, i'll keep it around for more open terrain, not sure it wil be my woods tire.


    weight comparison.
    gt216aa 90/100-21 w/bridgestone HD tube on stock ktm excel wheel, rotor attached.
    21lbs

    dunlop at81 90/90-21 w/bridgestone HD tube on stock ktm excel wheel, rotor attached.
    19lbs
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  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    there is also a standard non fatty 216 which I am running on my AJP PR5 bike and love. Maybe you would like that better.
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  14. DRS Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    renton
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 165
    Other Motorcycles:
    500 exc

    where did you snag that? zipty? found it, thanks... i think i may give it a try.

    is it sized appropriately for a 90/90? or is it oversized like the 90/100 fat tire? which is quite a bit taller than any traditional 90/100 than i have even seen.
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  15. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    i got a 90/90-21 looks normal size idk haven't mounted it up yet:excuseme:
  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Normal sized tire
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  17. Cosmokenney Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    North Auburn, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '17 TX300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha FZ-09
    I'm running the 90/90-21 216 on my WR and it's pretty much a normal sized tire. I really like it. I'm putting one on my TE 511.
  18. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Just got a Golden 333 rear tire As of now all they have are 19 but next month the 18 should be here anyway I did a 40 mile 3rd loop National stuff on my 125 with the 333 on and it worked great Will keep testing trying to find a good Golden all around rear tire for the National Hare & Hounds
    still have my 2 216 sticky 140/80/18 ready for king of the Moto in 23 days
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  19. tmate Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 te 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta 450 rs,ttr125,crf 230, tw200
    I noticed on Ty's website they have the GT257. I want to replace the Dunlop 606 I have on the rear. Is the diameter similar to the 606 or the MT43 ?
  20. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I tested the MX52 in a 19" last weekend through sand and rocks, it was awesome and really handles hp well. I can't wait to try a GT Dominator 333, probably will try the 18" too.