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04-15-2012, 08:48 PM
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Front Tire
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to put a "fatter" tire on the front of a 2008 1600 nomad? Currently I have a 150/80-16 and was wondering if anything else would fit.
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04-15-2012, 08:58 PM
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I'm not sure there is a larger front tire available, Nomads come with a pretty large tire as it is. You could install a rear tire on the front if you really want to go bigger.
Whats wrong with the stock size tire?
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04-15-2012, 09:02 PM
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There is noting wrong with it. Just doing a standard replacement of a worn tire. I went to a larger rear tire last year and was just wondering if a larger tire on the front would improve any handling or anything else.
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04-15-2012, 09:03 PM
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The rear tire on there now is a 180/70-16, which I was told was the largest you could fit on there without having to change anything.
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04-16-2012, 07:03 AM
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04-16-2012, 09:05 AM
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I think the steering would get even heavier with a larger tire up there.
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04-16-2012, 10:37 AM
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I wouldn't think a fatter front tire would "improve" your handling.
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04-16-2012, 05:17 PM
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Since we are on the subject I was wondering if a 130 thats on the classics would make the Nomad handle any better at slow speeds
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04-16-2012, 06:37 PM
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What would concern me is if the 130 had a lower weight rating than the 150 since a Nomad is a pretty heavy bike. I don't know what the weight ratings are just a thought. I use a Avon Cobra radial in 150-80R-16 with a CT on the rear and it handles great. Bob
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04-16-2012, 08:08 PM
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With all that being said, guess Ill stick with the stock size. Kinda got used to the handling of the bike and am fine with its characteristics. Thanks everyone.
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04-19-2012, 10:23 PM
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A larger front tire will make handling worse. Much harder to turn the bike in slow speeds and much heavier feeling all around even at 40+ miles per hour
I changed my front to a Dunlap 130 and I love it, night and day difference and much easier to control at slow speeds. |
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