Ken S 164 Posted November 10, 2014 Rode my Gt216AA for the first time today on my 2014 RMZ450. LOVE IT. 5th front tire I've had on this bike and after 51/2 hours of riding today, this is the best by far. My issues with sand (big time trouble for me) were gone by 90% with the wider tire. Thanks Robert for turning me on to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 10, 2014 like button, hey Ken my first time on it was yesterday, I am amazed at this thing. My science is little skewed however due to the fact that I had 2 other items going on at the same time with the tire, a GPR stabilizer and a full suspension modification. For sure the tire works on everything....kind of counterintuitive and even stupid....it just works on everything. Its very impressive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks for posting this. I will be buying this tire based on your experience. I need all the help I can get in the sand. Did you get it somewhere local? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted November 10, 2014 Been running the Golden front and rear for awhile now. I pretty much won't be buying anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 10, 2014 ZipTy Racing is the sole distributor for the GT216AA front. as well as the Gummy FIM style rear call ZipTy http://www.ziptyracing.com/golden-tyre-216aa-fat-tire/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted November 10, 2014 My only issue was it hooked up on the sides of ruts and wanted to climb out but I figured that out quick , just steer it where you want and it goes there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with the tire! I'm always up for shared knowledge amongst riders and the SDAR crew. I'd be interested in checking one out sometime (I'll actually need a new front tire in the near future). I have to ask though, $120 + tax + shipping seems quite high. I read somewhere that these sell for 65 Euro (in Europe)? The Pirelli Scorpion XCMH is a tried and true front tire and is $75-80ish. Is the Golden Tyre worth the premium? Thanks for the discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted November 11, 2014 Another tire to consider.never heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 11, 2014 Golden Tyre is small "artisan" tire manufacturer, based in Italy and Italian owned. The company is open to world trade and has their tires built under their guidance where ever they can get the best rubber and engineering support, Korea is one of the top spots now. Assume all their tires are built in Asia somewhere. The owner Marco is passionate about making niche sizes and niche compounds so he can compete with the major brands by offering what they dont. Price here in US is somewhat due to small batches being imported as well as GT not building a million tires per year. Go to the Golden Tyre website and see what they are doing and where they are. Its a good company and this particular tire is a niche market item, even their advert refers to it as the steamroller due to its big profile. It even looks a little goofy when you install it. this is the actual tire we are speaking about GOP3176 4260341340203 21 90 / 100 – 21 TT 57R Front GT 216 AA FIM http://www.goldentyre.com/en/ this tire is DOT legal by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 11, 2014 ZipTy Racing is the sole distributor for the GT216AA front.as well as the Gummy FIM style rearcall ZipTyhttp://www.ziptyraci...216aa-fat-tire/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 11, 2014 Currently un-available, Check back later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 11, 2014 With a 15% off current facebook promotion going on right now, you'll be kicking yourself later if you don't snag one. From ZipTy Racing https://www.facebook.com/ZipTyRacing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted November 11, 2014 They are receiving a new shipment of 50 gt216aa by the end of the week. These tires are going like hotcakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 11, 2014 Marco and co. really need to build a mousse specific for these tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted November 12, 2014 Marco and co. really need to build a mousse specific for these tires. Heaven on earth right there. I'm currently running tubliss with them right now but would love to throw mousses in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted November 12, 2014 Marco and co. really need to build a mousse specific for these tires. Heaven on earth right there. I'm currently running tubliss with them right now but would love to throw mousses in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 12, 2014 from ZipTy Racing "If they like us on Facebook, they can get tire now for 102 bucks" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 12, 2014 Marco and co. really need to build a mousse specific for these tires. Heaven on earth right there. I'm currently running tubliss with them right now but would love to throw mousses in there. Hobie, I did what Ty and Justin have in their front race bike tires a Michelin 21" FIM size mousse cut with a 8" section of another mousse stuffed in between the ends with mega amounts of lube . this actually expands the mousses inside the tire. Its odd but actually was an easy procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtnmanseth 0 Posted November 12, 2014 Was ready to buy but $102 plus $17 shipping plus $8 tax is $128 for a single tire. I just can't do it. Maybe next time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted November 12, 2014 Marco and co. really need to build a mousse specific for these tires. Heaven on earth right there. I'm currently running tubliss with them right now but would love to throw mousses in there. Hobie, I did what Ty and Justin have in their front race bike tires a Michelin 21" FIM size mousse cut with a 8" section of another mousse stuffed in between the ends with mega amounts of lube . this actually expands the mousses inside the tire. Its odd but actually was an easy procedure. I may have to give that a try next tire change. Thanks for the tip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 12, 2014 What Mountainmanseth said. I will be waiting for the 2nd years model run. That is a big premium for the privilege. Makes me think of some of the Old School big bike tires, something with a rounded edge... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 12, 2014 What is the size of this tire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 12, 2014 It is sized at 90/100-21. I have a Bridgestone M403 90/100-21 tire on my YZ that looks oddly large too and swallowed my Bib Mousse. I'm running a tube now Not enough time on it to formulate an opinion but at $78 delivered from AMT it is another option for a larger offroad (non-DOT) front tire. Sorry off topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 13, 2014 * GOP3176: Front tyre with rolling diameter and larger section width made to handle all kinds of uneven and difficult terrain with exceptional results. Use of 90/100-21 mousse is recommended. (GT needs to get their mentioned 90/100-21 mousses to our market) *GOP3176 4260341340203 21 90 / 100 – 21 TT 57R Front GT 216 AA FIM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 13, 2014 Do the Michelin BIB Mousse 90/100 not fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
