tires

[jmorrow]

I have a 2004 1500 Nomad. The original rear wheel is 3.5 inches wide and stock tire is 150/80-16. The original rear wheel went bad and I replaced it with a rear wheel off a 2006 Nomad that has a 4.5 inch width. I have had two different 150/80-16 tires (Dunlop D404 & Michelin Commander) on it and I can't tell any difference in the ride or handling.

[bugman]

somebody told me I MUST change both at the same time as a pair, is that true or myrth

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by bugman

somebody told me I MUST change both at the same time as a pair, is that true or myrth

Let's see, how can I say this??? ITS A LIE!!!!! Call it a myth if you want to be nice. But it is pure BS. There are lots of theories out there but in reality they don't hold water. IMHO.

[bugman]

thanks, u just saved me $150

[mikeyger]

Utah is right Whoever told you that well I would not take no more advice from them at all!

[pepper600]

What kind of mileage are you getting on the Nomad rear tire? Ruby is coming up on 12K miles and the rear is showing it. Betty, my previous bike (Suzuki M50) made it to 13K before a tire change. But she was a much lighter bike. I love the ME-880, awesome grip and good mileage.

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by mikeyger

Utah is right Whoever told you that well I would not take no more advice from them at all!

UTAH!?!?!?!?! You wound me. :(

[recumbentbob]

Originally Posted by pepper600

What kind of mileage are you getting on the Nomad rear tire? Ruby is coming up on 12K miles and the rear is showing it. Betty, my previous bike (Suzuki M50) made it to 13K before a tire change. But she was a much lighter bike. I love the ME-880, awesome grip and good mileage.

Wow I got 7000 out of the factory tire.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

UTAH!?!?!?!?! You wound me. :(

I was wondering if you were going to catch that Bud.

[mikeyger]

Bud I apologize! i was reading one of utahs replys moments eariler I am sorry! But on the bright side I did not call you MacMac!LOL

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by mikeyger

Bud I apologize! i was reading one of utahs replys moments eariler I am sorry! But on the bright side I did not call you MacMac!LOL

HA. MacMac would have been an honor, for me anyway. Mac may have been insulted.

[mikeyger]

I like Mac too!

[katitoy]

I have an ME880 150/80/16 front and back with 40/42 psi. Size is standard for VN1500. Seems steady and good at cornering. I like wider tires so when this on needs changing, I will look for 180/70/16. Good idea????

[minst7877]

Originally Posted by katitoy

I have an ME880 150/80/16 front and back with 40/42 psi. Size is standard for VN1500. Seems steady and good at cornering. I like wider tires so when this on needs changing, I will look for 180/70/16. Good idea????

The 180/70 will give you a little taller tire (about 12 mm) over the 150/70. Taller tire =larger circumference it will change your speedo accuracy some.

DC

[canuckrider]

Originally Posted by redjay

Get the Avon Cobras, 180/70/16 rear. Great tire with decent mileage.

I'm almost ready for a new tire on the back of my 2008 Nomad and want to give the Avon Cobra a try based on the many positive reports posted on this forum. It looks like most are running the 180/70R16 so I would assume no clearance issues with a slightly wider tire than stock (170/70X16).

Has anyone tried to fit the wider 200/60R16 Cobra tire on the Nomad and will it fit without problems?

Secondly, because the Cobra is a radial tire and the existing Excedra on the front is bias construction can you mix them? I know that they say that you can't mix radials and bias ply tires on a car , but what about a bike? The front Excedra's got lots of tread left and really don't want to replace it yet if I don't need to.