180/70/16 size tire??

caper · 01-21-2011, 07:04 PM

Has anyone ridden on 180/70/16 tire, Just woundering if they will fit on a Nomad?? Thanks

**MAS Tequila** · 01-21-2011, 08:04 PM

I have a Metzler in that size on my 03 1500. I love it.

MT

**Cajunrider** · 01-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Yes, rode an Avon Cobra in that size on mine. Many here are riding that size tire in different makes.

redjay · 01-21-2011, 08:30 PM

An Avon Cobra in that size is on my bike. Great mileage and performance.

**taranis** · 01-22-2011, 07:38 PM

I had the Avon Cobra last year in 180/70/16. This year I'm running the Dunlop Elite 3, same size.

caper · 01-23-2011, 11:46 AM

ok Thanks for the info :)
There seems to be more to offer in the 180/70/16 size

vulcanguy · 01-23-2011, 01:18 PM

Hi Caper
I also use the Metzler ME 180/70/16 on my 05 1600 & will always ride metz.
I enjoy & get gr8 mileage out of them...I keep it at 42 lbs.
Cheers!

Guy

butch · 01-23-2011, 04:00 PM

+1 on the Dunlop Elite III.

nomad38028 · 01-24-2011, 01:41 PM

I too run the Metzler 180/70, but that's as large as you can go due to the shaft drive. Any larger and you might rub. Still on the stock front, but will replace with Metzler

**MAS Tequila** · 01-24-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad38028

I too run the Metzler 180/70, but that's as large as you can go due to the shaft drive. Any larger and you might rub. Still on the stock front, but will replace with Metzler

Many are running 195s on the 1500s and up to 215s on the 1600s.

So 180 is not the widest you can run.

MT

Netnorske · 01-24-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm on my third Avon Cobra in that size....love it!

nomad38028 · 01-25-2011, 10:07 AM

I'd like to know how they get a 215 on the Nomad? There's only about a 1/4 inch on mime now with the 180, between the tire and the shaft. Are they changing something?

cactusjack · 01-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper

ok Thanks for the info :)
There seems to be more to offer in the 180/70/16 size

You can also use a 160/80-16 and there are even more choices available. It's a little taller than the 170/70 or 180/70, so it reduces your speedometer error somewhat.

I just installed a 160/80 on mine and really like it.

VulcanE · 01-25-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad38028

I'd like to know how they get a 215 on the Nomad? There's only about a 1/4 inch on mime now with the 180, between the tire and the shaft. Are they changing something?

You won't get a 215 on the rear of a 1600 without doing some serious modifications, but a 205 will fit. That's what I'm running (205/60R-16), and there is only .090" (about the thickness of 3 credit cards) of clearance between the tire and the swing arm.

denniswoodcock · 01-25-2011, 07:29 PM

+ 1 on the denlop elite 3's 160/80-16's

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nomad38028 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 66	180/70/16 size tire?? I too run the Metzler 180/70, but that's as large as you can go due to the shaft drive. Any larger and you might rub. Still on the stock front, but will replace with Metzler
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nomad38028 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 66	180/70/16 size tire?? I'd like to know how they get a 215 on the Nomad? There's only about a 1/4 inch on mime now with the 180, between the tire and the shaft. Are they changing something?
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