Nomad "Dark Side" car tire - Page 11

pablo · 03-05-2008, 08:26 PM

Well, I ordered and just got a car tire to put on. I ordered an Achilles ATR Sport 195/55 R16. This thing looks huge. Hope it fits. I've still got pretty good tread on my Metzeler, but I may go ahead and put on the car tire anyway. American Iron Horse in Huntsville said they would install it for me. I got the tire from tires-easy.com for $51 plus shipping.

blowndodge · 03-06-2008, 12:12 AM

Cool!!! keep us posted pablo

**ringadingh** · 03-06-2008, 12:13 AM

Paplo; Make sure you let us know how it works out ,once its installed.

03-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Take a video if you can Pablo!!

beezer · 03-06-2008, 07:22 PM

that would be cool

**Idaho** · 03-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Hey Pablo, Have you got that tire on yet?

03-09-2008, 06:06 PM

Probably out on an all weekend test ride.

pablo · 03-10-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Take a video if you can Pablo!!

I was hoping to get you to come over and hang off the rear of the bike to film it in action.

beezer · 03-11-2008, 02:53 PM

but is it on yet?

pablo · 03-12-2008, 12:50 PM

Got the tire (Achilles 195/55/R16) installed this morning and rode it to work. Before installation the owner of Huntsville American Iron Horse, his mechanic and I looked at the tire and all thought no way is this thing going to fit in there. However, it did fit with about 3/16" clearance on the drive shaft side; more on the other side. I had them fill it to 26 psi. The mechanic test rode it and was impressed with the handling and quality of ride. He said it was smooth as glass at indicated 100 mph. I got on and rode it around town some and then down I-45 to work in Conroe (about 30 miles).

It feels a little soft in back to me, but handles great; no big difference from my Metzeler 180/60. I had no problem getting used to the feel of the tire when cornering. I would say it is a subtle difference not a significant difference. Going down the highway it is rock solid. I put the throttle lock on and rode it down the interstate at 75 mph (actual GPS) with no hands for about a quarter of a mile. No wobble, no pull to either side, no problem. Changing lanes and making manuvers around obstacles seemed about the same, but I did feel a slight wobble when changing lanes a couple of times, maybe from a ridge in the pavement. A MC tire may have done the same.

The speedometer error is exactly the same as with the Metzeler 180/60. When the speedometer is indicating 90, I am going 80 on my GPS. According to the tire calculator, the sidewall height is practically identical, so this makes sense. I'll probably do some experimenting with the tire pressure. I think the rear feels a little soft so may try about 28 psi and see how this feels.

I'll let you know if anything develops and will try to get some pictures to post of the tire on the bike.

Pablo

blowndodge · 03-12-2008, 02:17 PM

thanks Pablo. Please be safe in your testing. Your in semi-uncharted territory so baby steps my friend.....baby steps..

beezer · 03-12-2008, 02:24 PM

be careful since the tire is new and not broken in as well

pablo · 03-12-2008, 02:31 PM

I'll be careful; no dragging the floorboards around the corners just yet.
Thanks,
Paul

bobzinger · 03-12-2008, 03:03 PM

How about some pics too!

pablo · 03-12-2008, 04:55 PM

Here you go.

03-05-2008, 08:26 PM	#151
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Well, I ordered and just got a car tire to put on. I ordered an Achilles ATR Sport 195/55 R16. This thing looks huge. Hope it fits. I've still got pretty good tread on my Metzeler, but I may go ahead and put on the car tire anyway. American Iron Horse in Huntsville said they would install it for me. I got the tire from tires-easy.com for $51 plus shipping. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2008, 12:12 AM	#152
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Cool!!! keep us posted pablo __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#153
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Paplo; Make sure you let us know how it works out ,once its installed. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-06-2008, 06:40 PM	#154
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03-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#155
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03-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#156
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Hey Pablo, Have you got that tire on yet? __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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03-09-2008, 06:06 PM	#157
Guest Posts: n/a	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Probably out on an all weekend test ride.
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03-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#159
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire but is it on yet? __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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03-12-2008, 12:50 PM	#160
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Got the tire (Achilles 195/55/R16) installed this morning and rode it to work. Before installation the owner of Huntsville American Iron Horse, his mechanic and I looked at the tire and all thought no way is this thing going to fit in there. However, it did fit with about 3/16" clearance on the drive shaft side; more on the other side. I had them fill it to 26 psi. The mechanic test rode it and was impressed with the handling and quality of ride. He said it was smooth as glass at indicated 100 mph. I got on and rode it around town some and then down I-45 to work in Conroe (about 30 miles). It feels a little soft in back to me, but handles great; no big difference from my Metzeler 180/60. I had no problem getting used to the feel of the tire when cornering. I would say it is a subtle difference not a significant difference. Going down the highway it is rock solid. I put the throttle lock on and rode it down the interstate at 75 mph (actual GPS) with no hands for about a quarter of a mile. No wobble, no pull to either side, no problem. Changing lanes and making manuvers around obstacles seemed about the same, but I did feel a slight wobble when changing lanes a couple of times, maybe from a ridge in the pavement. A MC tire may have done the same. The speedometer error is exactly the same as with the Metzeler 180/60. When the speedometer is indicating 90, I am going 80 on my GPS. According to the tire calculator, the sidewall height is practically identical, so this makes sense. I'll probably do some experimenting with the tire pressure. I think the rear feels a little soft so may try about 28 psi and see how this feels. I'll let you know if anything develops and will try to get some pictures to post of the tire on the bike. Pablo
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03-12-2008, 02:17 PM	#161
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire thanks Pablo. Please be safe in your testing. Your in semi-uncharted territory so baby steps my friend.....baby steps.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-12-2008, 02:24 PM	#162
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire be careful since the tire is new and not broken in as well __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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03-12-2008, 02:31 PM	#163
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire I'll be careful; no dragging the floorboards around the corners just yet. Thanks, Paul
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03-12-2008, 03:03 PM	#164
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire How about some pics too! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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03-12-2008, 04:55 PM	#165
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Here you go.
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