New too site rear tire question

[trapshooter2]

I have enjoyed reading the threads so I signed up. I have a 2005 Nomad and am ready for a rear tire at 7K miles. I'm thinking of going with the Metzler 880 bias tire that is 180/60/16 it would be a little shorter but should wear longer. Will it fit? Thanks. Tom I believe this is a Goldwing tire.

I believe it will fit!

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1194994586

[socwkbiker]

I didn't see anyone answer the question about the tire hitting the fender when you hit a bump. Will this happen?

[dogdoc]

I believe that IS the rec'd size(Trip) but he rec'd getting it in a radial for the back, bias for the front.

[ringadingh]

You would think a tire would last more than 7k. I ran mine for about 15k untill it was replaced, however the Metzeler is a good choice.

I didn't see anyone answer the question about the tire hitting the fender when you hit a bump. Will this happen?

BD should be able to answer that one for you SWB!

BD??

[quote:hqltsqn8]I didn't see anyone answer the question about the tire hitting the fender when you hit a bump. Will this happen?

BD should be able to answer that one for you SWB!

BD??[/quote:hqltsqn8]


I was just wondering SWB... is this something you need to know?? Are you PLANNING on hitting bumps? Or are you just trying successfully to drive me even more insane????

[socwkbiker]

[quote:ht4t3tky]


BD should be able to answer that one for you SWB!

BD??

I was just wondering SWB... is this something you need to know?? Are you PLANNING on hitting bumps? Or are you just trying successfully to drive me even more insane????[/quote:ht4t3tky]

This is something I Need to know because, even though I don't plan on hitting bumps, they do arise from time to time and I want to make sure this is not a problem. That way we can contact Metzler for a promotional opportunity.

And yes, I'm trying to drive you even more insane. muahahahaha

[bobzinger]

Here's a link to a Nomad Tire chart that shows many models of tires and their sizes.

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/4G87R6S...e%20Matrix.pdf

My Dunlop Elite III is 26.06" diameter and the Metzler 180/60-16 is 24.76" diameter which is smaller than the stock Bridgestone at 25.30".

[bobzinger]

Oh that link is crap but the files section of: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VN1600/

[spirello]

TRAP SHOOTER IF THE TIRE IS FOR A GOLDWING IT WILL BE A RADIAL FOR THE REAR.

[davepa]

On my 05' Nomad I went with..
150/80-16 M/C 71H Bias front
180/70 R 16 M/C 77H Radial rear
Meztler marathon 880
No clearance problems and handle much better than the factory Bridgestones.

[quote:lxm3fo65]


I was just wondering SWB... is this something you need to know?? Are you PLANNING on hitting bumps? Or are you just trying successfully to drive me even more insane????

This is something I Need to know because, even though I don't plan on hitting bumps, they do arise from time to time and I want to make sure this is not a problem. That way we can contact Metzler for a promotional opportunity.

And yes, I'm trying to drive you even more insane. muahahahaha[/quote:lxm3fo65]


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