This is how a car tire works on a bike

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

A Goldwing isn't exactly a cheap bike.........And if he has a track bike too, then he's not exactly poor. Given that, I don't understand his willingness to put up with subpar handling just to get a few thousand more miles out of a rear tire.

No, he's not poor. And if he felt the handling was sub-par, I doubt he'd do it. Even if you have money, who doesn't want to get the most bang for the buck? Direct quote from him:

No, it does not handle as well as a bike tire, but for a bike like the Wing, it does well enough to drag the pegs on 90mph sweepers....

Seems to do "well enough" for him in handling, so why not?