New Tires

Picard68 · 05-08-2016, 04:28 PM

Suggestions on brand and size of new tires for my 2014 Nomad. This is my first set and there seems to be a very limited number of tires available in the factory size. Would appreciate anyone's input into brands and sizes especially the rear tire. Thanks

**Diggles** · 05-08-2016, 04:44 PM

Commander 11's on my 2012 Nomad- brilliant

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hlknvlcn60 · 05-08-2016, 11:16 PM

Commander II Michelins are winning hands down. You will want to get for the rear, the 180/65 16 and for the front, the 130/90 16.

skullbagger · 05-09-2016, 07:11 AM

are you running BIAS or RADIAL this will probably be my choice of tire!
after all I've read, still some of the loosness concerns me in the rain

Picard68 · 05-10-2016, 07:50 AM

Commander II's it is. Thanks

woodthumb · 05-10-2016, 04:08 PM

stay with the OEM... they are on there for a reason... and... best ride of any tire.. my 1 cent

BobBear · 05-10-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by woodthumb

stay with the OEM... they are on there for a reason... and... best ride of any tire.. my 1 cent

You make a good point. When it was time to replace the tires on my Suzuki C109, I went with Metzlers because everyone was raving about them. After about 3000-4000 miles, the front is "howling" so bad it drives me nuts. Going back to the factory Bridgestones next change.

Erilflynn · 05-10-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by woodthumb

stay with the OEM... they are on there for a reason... and... best ride of any tire.. my 1 cent

They're fine as long as you don't mind changing them every 5-8,000 miles. It's even shorter for the Voyager.

terryd · 05-11-2016, 11:01 PM

Has anyone tried the Shinkos?

dshelly · 05-11-2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by terryd

Has anyone tried the Shinkos?

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Erilflynn · 05-12-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by terryd

Has anyone tried the Shinkos?

I think people like them for the most part but obviously the Commander II's have a lot of fans. I think that's what I'll get this summer.

hlknvlcn60 · 05-12-2016, 09:48 AM

The stock Bridgestone Exedras are cheap junk tires. Even the Exedra "MAX" tires wear quickly. Michelins, especially Commander II tires are the proven superior choices. Touring tires are biased tires designed to last and handle heavy loads. That is what you want on your touring bike.

Fishyman13 · 05-21-2016, 04:43 AM

Well it's all certainly preference but I am running the Excedra Max on my 2013 1700 Voyager and truly enjoy the ride and handling. The wear far exceeds the original Bridgestones. I guess only time will tell but for the price I'm very happy with the Excedra Max's

jtascone · 05-21-2016, 06:01 PM

I'm using the new Shinko HD's, and so far am very impressed. For $190 total, they are a super value. Great ride, quiet, stick to the road like glue, and after 1500 miles, still look like the day I put them on. Zero wear at all. Just my .02

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Picard68 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 7	New Tires Suggestions on brand and size of new tires for my 2014 Nomad. This is my first set and there seems to be a very limited number of tires available in the factory size. Would appreciate anyone's input into brands and sizes especially the rear tire. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Diggles Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Western Australia Posts: 68	Commander 11's on my 2012 Nomad- brilliant Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 Ivanized(2) Vance & Hines slipons 2005 Classic 800(sold)
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05-08-2016, 11:16 PM	#3
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Commander II Michelins are winning hands down. You will want to get for the rear, the 180/65 16 and for the front, the 130/90 16. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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05-09-2016, 07:11 AM	#4
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	commandersII are you running BIAS or RADIAL this will probably be my choice of tire! after all I've read, still some of the loosness concerns me in the rain __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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Picard68 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 7	Commander II's it is. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2016, 04:08 PM	#6
woodthumb Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida east coast Posts: 67	stay with the OEM... they are on there for a reason... and... best ride of any tire.. my 1 cent __________________ 2013 black/titanium nomad 1970 3hp mini bike 1971 Honda CB 350 1978 Honda CX 500 1994 Honda CRF 230 2013 Kaw Nomad 1700
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terryd Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 305	Has anyone tried the Shinkos?
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05-12-2016, 09:48 AM	#12
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	The stock Bridgestone Exedras are cheap junk tires. Even the Exedra "MAX" tires wear quickly. Michelins, especially Commander II tires are the proven superior choices. Touring tires are biased tires designed to last and handle heavy loads. That is what you want on your touring bike. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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05-21-2016, 04:43 AM	#13
Fishyman13 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1	Excedra Max Well it's all certainly preference but I am running the Excedra Max on my 2013 1700 Voyager and truly enjoy the ride and handling. The wear far exceeds the original Bridgestones. I guess only time will tell but for the price I'm very happy with the Excedra Max's
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05-21-2016, 06:01 PM	#14
jtascone Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 282	I'm using the new Shinko HD's, and so far am very impressed. For $190 total, they are a super value. Great ride, quiet, stick to the road like glue, and after 1500 miles, still look like the day I put them on. Zero wear at all. Just my .02
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