02 Nomad 1500 Tires

elbob · 04-14-2021, 08:54 AM

Does it seem to be getting more difficult to find tires? I've checked all the major sites and the main issue seems to be with the rear. Both front and rear are 150/80-16. I'm looking for whitewalls. Brand is not a key issue, but I prefer traction over mileage. I read where some were varying sizes to insure fit and increase load.

What do you have on your's and where are you buying them? What brands do you prefer?

**vulcanscott** · 04-14-2021, 09:17 AM

budget ! Shinko 777 hds . chapperal motorsports or rocky mountain atv . expensive ! metzlers

mick56 · 04-15-2021, 07:19 AM

I used Maxxis M6011 WW's. Stick like shit to a blanket.

**ringadingh** · 04-15-2021, 04:12 PM

I use white walls as well. I switched to shinkos a few years ago and am pretty happy with them. I think my front tire is a 130mm width. 777 Series

elbob · 04-15-2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

I used Maxxis M6011 WW's. Stick like shit to a blanket.

They do look great, but size not available for the rear.

elbob · 04-15-2021, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

I use white walls as well. I switched to shinkos a few years ago and am pretty happy with them. I think my front tire is a 130mm width. 777 Series

Gorgeous bike!

I'm leaning toward Shinko. At least they make the right size, just not from the same dealer.

mick56 · 04-16-2021, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by elbob

They do look great, but size not available for the rear.

I went from 150's to 130's both ends. Much better handling, on winding, English country lanes.

elbob · 04-19-2021, 02:35 PM

I went with the Shinkos from Midwest Traction

mick56 · 04-19-2021, 03:01 PM

Seems like you Americans, get more miles out of you tyres, than then rest of us. A couple of reasons for that i reckon. 1, being.You have to trailer your bikes to find a decent road. 2. When you get there, Y'all

ride in straight lines anyway, on throttle control too.. The other being, your tyres are made out of a much harder compund. Just watch how, on your TV, they squeal on the dirt & grass. Comical asf.

Skeeter05 · 04-21-2021, 04:11 PM

I run the shinkos 777s. They work great. I just got back from a three day ride in the rain.

redjay · 04-21-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

Seems like you Americans, get more miles out of you tyres, than then rest of us. A couple of reasons for that i reckon. 1, being.You have to trailer your bikes to find a decent road. 2. When you get there, Y'all

ride in straight lines anyway, on throttle control too.. The other being, your tyres are made out of a much harder compund. Just watch how, on your TV, they squeal on the dirt & grass. Comical asf.

You have forgotten to mention the roads in the U.K are like a plate of spaghetti and never go in a straight line. It's no wonder your tires don't last.

alwhite00 · 04-21-2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

You have forgotten to mention the roads in the U.K are like a plate of spaghetti and never go in a straight line. It's no wonder your tires don't last.

They should last longer then as you are using ALL of the tread not just the chicken strip in the middle. 😃

04-14-2021, 08:54 AM	#1
elbob Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 8	02 Nomad 1500 Tires Does it seem to be getting more difficult to find tires? I've checked all the major sites and the main issue seems to be with the rear. Both front and rear are 150/80-16. I'm looking for whitewalls. Brand is not a key issue, but I prefer traction over mileage. I read where some were varying sizes to insure fit and increase load. What do you have on your's and where are you buying them? What brands do you prefer? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-15-2021, 07:19 AM	#3
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	I used Maxxis M6011 WW's. Stick like shit to a blanket. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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04-15-2021, 04:12 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I use white walls as well. I switched to shinkos a few years ago and am pretty happy with them. I think my front tire is a 130mm width. 777 Series __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-19-2021, 02:35 PM	#8
elbob Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 8	Thanks for the input I went with the Shinkos from Midwest Traction
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04-19-2021, 03:01 PM	#9
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Seems like you Americans, get more miles out of you tyres, than then rest of us. A couple of reasons for that i reckon. 1, being.You have to trailer your bikes to find a decent road. 2. When you get there, Y'all ride in straight lines anyway, on throttle control too.. The other being, your tyres are made out of a much harder compund. Just watch how, on your TV, they squeal on the dirt & grass. Comical asf. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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04-14-2021, 09:17 AM	#2
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	budget ! Shinko 777 hds . chapperal motorsports or rocky mountain atv . expensive ! metzlers
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04-21-2021, 04:11 PM	#10
Skeeter05 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 13	I run the shinkos 777s. They work great. I just got back from a three day ride in the rain.
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