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sam · 06-27-2010, 07:29 PM

I have been reading about this for awhile, finally found a shop to mount my tire. Now I have two questions I could not find the answers to. How long is a tire good for after manufactured?
(I know the date is stamped in the tire) second what front tire do you all run with a c/t? I'm thinking of using a Dunlap Sp5000
195/60R-16
Any help will be appreciated.
thanks
SAM

chainsaw · 06-27-2010, 09:45 PM

I went with a Cobra, same size as stock. I also run the SP 5000. No complaints.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-27-2010, 10:04 PM

That seems to be what most are using. I wouldn't want a tire that is over 3 years of age. They might be good for longer than that but I wouldn't want one over that age.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-27-2010, 10:08 PM

Size depends on what you are riding. I'm running a Continental Vanco 185/75/16 on a 03 1500 Nomad.

Asking tire size is almost as bad as starting an oil thread.

There will be lots of responses.

Check the following sites.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/DarkSiding/start

http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/forum.htm

Good Luck

MT

sam · 06-28-2010, 03:55 AM

the age question is the big one I will use that tire size.
also front tire to go with it
thanks

nomad561 · 06-28-2010, 06:30 AM

I'm running a 205/65/16 on mine but some say that is too wide due to clearance issues. I have had on for alittle over 6000 miles without any issues. Most use a 185 or 195.
Also I have a Elite 3 on the front.

macmac · 06-28-2010, 05:13 PM

A tire on the shelf at 6 years old is said to be not sellable, but I bet many are. Last I knew the Sp 5000 190/60 R 16 was getting put to bed. (No more being made) So if you can find one it will be pretty new.

I run that amd like it. It will not correct speedo error and I don't care much about the speedo and or the speed. What I care about is a little value and not having to put rubber on every 7,5000 miles, and I have that 7,500 miles on the tire and it is no where's near worn out.

The mate up front I have is the stock size ft and is a Dunlop 251 radial, and I like that too. It went on at around 9,000 miles and it is in good shape and has nothing to balance it. I staitic balanced it and it wanted nothing.

sam · 06-29-2010, 03:54 AM

thanks
Mac that is the info I was looking for

**Cajunrider** · 06-29-2010, 07:37 AM

I emailed Dunlop/Good Year asking about storing a tire for future mounting. The reply stated that all liability on the tire expires after 6 years from the date of manufacture. They stated that it didn't mean the tire wasn't reliable anymore, just that the manufacturer wasn't responsible for it after the 6 year period. Being the conservative that I am, I wouldn't ride one over 5 years old. That's just me though.

macmac · 06-29-2010, 07:47 AM

I'ld ride one older tha 6 years so long as it wasn't dry rotted/suncracked, but I sure would not pay anything like full price for it.

recumbentbob · 06-29-2010, 09:03 AM

I always look at the date code when I buy tires.
I won't buy tires if they are over 6 months old. No matter what they go on bike, car or RV. And I won't buy a tire made in China.

I bought Chinese tires for my camping trailer once learned a lesson when chunks of the tread started flying off at 55 MPH.

waterman · 06-29-2010, 10:01 AM

Sam,

What year Nomad do you have??

I went to the darkside with a 195/65 16 Vanco2 on the rear and stayed with the 150/80 16 Dunlop E3 on the front. I talked with someone who has been to the darkside longer than I and he switched his front to a 130/90 (stock was a 150/80) and says that this really improved the handling with a CT. Wish he would have told me that before I put a new tire on the front.

sam · 06-29-2010, 07:15 PM

waterman
I got a 2005 1600 nomad with 32th miles and have replaced the back tire 3 times it is time again. I also need front this time.

cajunrider thanks for the info about age of tires. o nice trailer

nightflight1 · 06-30-2010, 12:33 AM

+1 for the Continental Vanco 2 195/65R/16. Speedo reading showing 75 has a 70 reading on my GPS. I found the ideal air pressure for my '05 1600 Nomad was 30#. Tried 35 first, went to 28, then settled for 30, which seems to be my best handling pressure. Pu t a Dunlop on the front at the same time. Vanco tread depth was 4/10" new so I can check how much tread I am using. Looking forward to 25K at least, Biggest advantage I found was better breaking on the rear. I have to be careful stopping too fast in case the bike behind me cannot stop as quick.

recumbentbob · 06-30-2010, 10:11 AM

+5 for the Continental Vanco 2, 195/65R/16. Great handling tire.

My sweet spot is 28 PSI

06-27-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
sam Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 223	Dark side I have been reading about this for awhile, finally found a shop to mount my tire. Now I have two questions I could not find the answers to. How long is a tire good for after manufactured? (I know the date is stamped in the tire) second what front tire do you all run with a c/t? I'm thinking of using a Dunlap Sp5000 195/60R-16 Any help will be appreciated. thanks SAM __________________ Sam 05 1600 nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-27-2010, 09:45 PM	#2
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Dark side I went with a Cobra, same size as stock. I also run the SP 5000. No complaints.
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06-27-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Dark side That seems to be what most are using. I wouldn't want a tire that is over 3 years of age. They might be good for longer than that but I wouldn't want one over that age. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-27-2010, 10:08 PM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Dark side Size depends on what you are riding. I'm running a Continental Vanco 185/75/16 on a 03 1500 Nomad. Asking tire size is almost as bad as starting an oil thread. There will be lots of responses. Check the following sites. http://forums.delphiforums.com/DarkSiding/start http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/forum.htm Good Luck MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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06-28-2010, 03:55 AM	#5
sam Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 223	Dark side the age question is the big one I will use that tire size. also front tire to go with it thanks __________________ Sam 05 1600 nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-28-2010, 06:30 AM	#6
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Dark side I'm running a 205/65/16 on mine but some say that is too wide due to clearance issues. I have had on for alittle over 6000 miles without any issues. Most use a 185 or 195. Also I have a Elite 3 on the front.
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06-28-2010, 05:13 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Dark side A tire on the shelf at 6 years old is said to be not sellable, but I bet many are. Last I knew the Sp 5000 190/60 R 16 was getting put to bed. (No more being made) So if you can find one it will be pretty new. I run that amd like it. It will not correct speedo error and I don't care much about the speedo and or the speed. What I care about is a little value and not having to put rubber on every 7,5000 miles, and I have that 7,500 miles on the tire and it is no where's near worn out. The mate up front I have is the stock size ft and is a Dunlop 251 radial, and I like that too. It went on at around 9,000 miles and it is in good shape and has nothing to balance it. I staitic balanced it and it wanted nothing. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-29-2010, 03:54 AM	#8
sam Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 223	Dark side thanks Mac that is the info I was looking for __________________ Sam 05 1600 nomad
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06-29-2010, 07:37 AM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dark side I emailed Dunlop/Good Year asking about storing a tire for future mounting. The reply stated that all liability on the tire expires after 6 years from the date of manufacture. They stated that it didn't mean the tire wasn't reliable anymore, just that the manufacturer wasn't responsible for it after the 6 year period. Being the conservative that I am, I wouldn't ride one over 5 years old. That's just me though. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-29-2010, 07:47 AM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Dark side I'ld ride one older tha 6 years so long as it wasn't dry rotted/suncracked, but I sure would not pay anything like full price for it. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#11
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Dark side I always look at the date code when I buy tires. I won't buy tires if they are over 6 months old. No matter what they go on bike, car or RV. And I won't buy a tire made in China. I bought Chinese tires for my camping trailer once learned a lesson when chunks of the tread started flying off at 55 MPH. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-29-2010, 10:01 AM	#12
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Dark side Sam, What year Nomad do you have?? I went to the darkside with a 195/65 16 Vanco2 on the rear and stayed with the 150/80 16 Dunlop E3 on the front. I talked with someone who has been to the darkside longer than I and he switched his front to a 130/90 (stock was a 150/80) and says that this really improved the handling with a CT. Wish he would have told me that before I put a new tire on the front. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-29-2010, 07:15 PM	#13
sam Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 223	Dark side waterman I got a 2005 1600 nomad with 32th miles and have replaced the back tire 3 times it is time again. I also need front this time. cajunrider thanks for the info about age of tires. o nice trailer __________________ Sam 05 1600 nomad
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06-30-2010, 12:33 AM	#14
nightflight1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley of TX Posts: 97	Dark side +1 for the Continental Vanco 2 195/65R/16. Speedo reading showing 75 has a 70 reading on my GPS. I found the ideal air pressure for my '05 1600 Nomad was 30#. Tried 35 first, went to 28, then settled for 30, which seems to be my best handling pressure. Pu t a Dunlop on the front at the same time. Vanco tread depth was 4/10" new so I can check how much tread I am using. Looking forward to 25K at least, Biggest advantage I found was better breaking on the rear. I have to be careful stopping too fast in case the bike behind me cannot stop as quick. __________________ '05 Nomad VBA#01280 KawiNow #1280 DarkSide#315 Patriot Guard Army Vet
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06-30-2010, 10:11 AM	#15
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Dark side +5 for the Continental Vanco 2, 195/65R/16. Great handling tire. My sweet spot is 28 PSI __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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