1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking)

dakota7557 · 01-30-2011, 12:37 PM

Hi, I have finally decided to go go with the Elite 3's bias tires for my 2000 nomad. I realize that my rim size is 3 1/2 inches and the stock tires are 150/80/16...I'm planning on going with 160/80/16 for the rear. Am I correct to assume the stock rim is wide enough to handle the 160? Just double checking before I pull the trigger...
Thanks, Jody

cactusjack · 01-30-2011, 01:40 PM

3.5"-4.5" rims should handle the 160 just fine.

chuckster131 · 01-30-2011, 01:45 PM

That is correct. 150 for the front and a 160 for the rear, everything fits perfect.

dakota7557 · 01-30-2011, 02:27 PM

Thank you for the replies, it's greatly appreciated, Jody

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-30-2011, 05:20 PM

Jody, I think you are going to love the Elite 3's. I have about 2,000 miles on mine and can't see any wear at all. Ride great and are noise free.

dakota7557 · 01-30-2011, 09:40 PM

I've ordered 4 ounces of dyna beads which should also help the ride...I've only been looking at the different brands for about a month now and after all the research decided to give these elite 3's a try. I've purchased Metzeler's in the past (880's) and always had good luck with them, but the only ones I located were made in Brazil, not the ones I'm used to, when they were made in Germany...I'm not even sure they are inferior, but since I heard some negative replies I went with the Elite 3's...Thanks for the post, Jody

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dakota7557 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 286	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) Hi, I have finally decided to go go with the Elite 3's bias tires for my 2000 nomad. I realize that my rim size is 3 1/2 inches and the stock tires are 150/80/16...I'm planning on going with 160/80/16 for the rear. Am I correct to assume the stock rim is wide enough to handle the 160? Just double checking before I pull the trigger... Thanks, Jody Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-30-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) 3.5"-4.5" rims should handle the 160 just fine. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-30-2011, 01:45 PM	#3
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) That is correct. 150 for the front and a 160 for the rear, everything fits perfect. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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01-30-2011, 02:27 PM	#4
dakota7557 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 286	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) Thank you for the replies, it's greatly appreciated, Jody
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01-30-2011, 05:20 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) Jody, I think you are going to love the Elite 3's. I have about 2,000 miles on mine and can't see any wear at all. Ride great and are noise free. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-30-2011, 09:40 PM	#6
dakota7557 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 286	1500 Nomad Tire/Rim Size (Double Checking) I've ordered 4 ounces of dyna beads which should also help the ride...I've only been looking at the different brands for about a month now and after all the research decided to give these elite 3's a try. I've purchased Metzeler's in the past (880's) and always had good luck with them, but the only ones I located were made in Brazil, not the ones I'm used to, when they were made in Germany...I'm not even sure they are inferior, but since I heard some negative replies I went with the Elite 3's...Thanks for the post, Jody
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