The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad?

ray · 03-14-2009, 10:47 AM

I have several friends who are tired of replacing tires every 7 to 10,000 kilometers That is 2,703 to 3861 miles. My plans this year are to qualify for the Iron Butt run in 2010. It is 11,000 miles in 11 days 28,488 kilometers. Tires is becoming a real concern of mine. I need distance and safety, but car tires here in Canada seem to be the only way to get distance. Of the riders I know with them I have seen no problems as long as they stay with the X rated tires. Would really appreciate the input of this membership. I have been a biker 42 years, back in the day we had no choice what we had for tires but then we never had these roads speeds or powerful machines.. Your thoughts please!

Yellow Jacket · 03-14-2009, 07:09 PM

Check out this thread. It has 13 pages of info.

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=2581

dkdixie · 03-15-2009, 06:52 AM

Here's a couple sites that will help in your research.....and you owe it to yourself to do a lot of research to see if ct is for you.

http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mai...tag=DarkSiding

And a great article:
http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/...eDarkSide.html

pablo · 03-15-2009, 07:43 AM

The tire I have is V rated (I think). Here is the link to tire on the supplier site: http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...se=&LoadRange= . So far it has about 11,000 miles on it and doesn't show hardly any wear. I'm very pleased with the handling, comfort and and overall performance on all sorts of road surfaces and weather conditions.
Pablo

timebandit · 03-15-2009, 08:04 AM

I'm wondering what the police bikes run as far as tires?

They must make lots of mileage in a year an not sure they change the tires every 12-15k!!!!!

ray · 03-15-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

The tire I have is V rated (I think). Here is the link to tire on the supplier site: http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...se=&LoadRange= . So far it has about 11,000 miles on it and doesn't show hardly any wear. I'm very pleased with the handling, comfort and and overall performance on all sorts of road surfaces and weather conditions.
Pablo

could you email or post the name of the tire and the size. was thee any need for modification to the bike or rim? Kawasaki spec's say 170-70-16 what size are you running? ;)

lonewolf · 03-15-2009, 02:02 PM

http://www.cartiresonmotorcycles.com/ check out darkside forum!!! has a fittment guide.

pablo · 03-15-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingo

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

The tire I have is V rated (I think). Here is the link to tire on the supplier site: http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...se=&LoadRange= . So far it has about 11,000 miles on it and doesn't show hardly any wear. I'm very pleased with the handling, comfort and and overall performance on all sorts of road surfaces and weather conditions.
Pablo

could you email or post the name of the tire and the size. was thee any need for modification to the bike or rim? Kawasaki spec's say 170-70-16 what size are you running? ;)

The link shows the type and size of the tire, but it is an Achilles ATR Sport 195/55 R16. No modifications necessary. This is a lower profile than stock on the Nomad so speedometer error is greater.

**ringadingh** · 03-15-2009, 07:07 PM

Id switch over to a car tire in a second, but I really like the look of the whitewalls on my bike. If I find a whitewall car tire I think I give it a try.

ballast · 03-16-2009, 12:20 AM

So, if I'm not that mechanically able, who will put a car tire on for me. My local Kaw shop or Les Schwab?

cactusjack · 03-16-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Id switch over to a car tire in a second, but I really like the look of the whitewalls on my bike. If I find a whitewall car tire I think I give it a try.

I don't know of any car tire that has a whitewall on both sides.

pablo · 03-16-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballast

So, if I'm not that mechanically able, who will put a car tire on for me. My local Kaw shop or Les Schwab?

I had American Ironhorse in Huntsville, TX do mine for me. They charged me $75 since I didn't remove the wheel or saddlebags, and made them do all the work. That included dynamic balancing.

billz410 · 03-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Ringadingh's gonna have to take pictures of his bike from the left if he puts that whitewall car tire on! Or right, depending on which way he mounts the tire...

**Jared** · 03-16-2009, 03:45 PM

I've got about 3K miles left on my back tire. I plan on going to the dark side for sure. From what I have read and seen, it seems to be a great move for a penny pincher like myself.

I'll make sure I write up my impressions.

ray · 03-17-2009, 05:22 PM

Has anyone ever been told by a tire shop that they would not mount anything less than a Z rated tire?

03-14-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
ray Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lloydminster, SK, AB Posts: 57	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? I have several friends who are tired of replacing tires every 7 to 10,000 kilometers That is 2,703 to 3861 miles. My plans this year are to qualify for the Iron Butt run in 2010. It is 11,000 miles in 11 days 28,488 kilometers. Tires is becoming a real concern of mine. I need distance and safety, but car tires here in Canada seem to be the only way to get distance. Of the riders I know with them I have seen no problems as long as they stay with the X rated tires. Would really appreciate the input of this membership. I have been a biker 42 years, back in the day we had no choice what we had for tires but then we never had these roads speeds or powerful machines.. Your thoughts please! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? Check out this thread. It has 13 pages of info. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=2581 __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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03-15-2009, 06:52 AM	#3
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? Here's a couple sites that will help in your research.....and you owe it to yourself to do a lot of research to see if ct is for you. http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mai...tag=DarkSiding And a great article: http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/...eDarkSide.html __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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03-15-2009, 07:43 AM	#4
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? The tire I have is V rated (I think). Here is the link to tire on the supplier site: http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...se=&LoadRange= . So far it has about 11,000 miles on it and doesn't show hardly any wear. I'm very pleased with the handling, comfort and and overall performance on all sorts of road surfaces and weather conditions. Pablo
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timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? I'm wondering what the police bikes run as far as tires? They must make lots of mileage in a year an not sure they change the tires every 12-15k!!!!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? http://www.cartiresonmotorcycles.com/ check out darkside forum!!! has a fittment guide. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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03-15-2009, 07:07 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? Id switch over to a car tire in a second, but I really like the look of the whitewalls on my bike. If I find a whitewall car tire I think I give it a try. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? So, if I'm not that mechanically able, who will put a car tire on for me. My local Kaw shop or Les Schwab? __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? Ringadingh's gonna have to take pictures of his bike from the left if he puts that whitewall car tire on! Or right, depending on which way he mounts the tire...
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? I've got about 3K miles left on my back tire. I plan on going to the dark side for sure. From what I have read and seen, it seems to be a great move for a penny pincher like myself. I'll make sure I write up my impressions. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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ray Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lloydminster, SK, AB Posts: 57	The Dark Side Car Tires on your Nomad? Has anyone ever been told by a tire shop that they would not mount anything less than a Z rated tire?
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