New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics - Page 2

macmac · 10-15-2009, 08:51 AM

I have the mt roads too, and killed the brick in 7,000, while it was late season, so I got another 2,000 before winter and bought the SP 5000 in Spring 08.

There are times when a 6th gear might be handy to drop RPM on the interstate. On occasions I find myself checking to be sure I am not still in 4th. (No tack)

It is about 1 hour to any interstate though, so mostly I don't get into 5th, unless I am plain lazy. There is only one way for me to find out if a 65 series would work and that of course would be to install one.

Since I have 7/32s of tread to wear off, that will be awhile, and maybe the answers will come from here before I get that chance.

Maybe this is in part why my center tread is good? I don't get to go straight very often.

The only flaw I see so far is the typical wear on the left side tread, from the crown on the road.

That is nothing drastic either.

dkdixie · 10-15-2009, 08:47 PM

Here's a couple pictures of the Quatrac 2 tire that arrived today.

VulcanE · 10-17-2009, 09:28 AM

That is a good looking tire DK, but a little hairy lookin' with all those rubber tits on it

. Can't wait to get it mounted, and see how it does for you.

blowndodge · 10-17-2009, 07:14 PM

Hairy tits? Man!!! what a crappy visual that it VE !!!!

tough lookin' tire!!!

**Kawhead** · 10-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Nice tyre DK. I'm trying to to wear out these Metzler on my new 'O7 and I believe they're going to last forever. They wont event pick up nails! ::) I miss a CT and can't wait to get back on one.

dkdixie · 10-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Hey guys, at my age, even hairy ..........Nope, ain't gonna go there! ;)

dabull · 10-17-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

Hey guys, at my age, even hairy ..........Nope, ain't gonna go there! ;)

blick....i believe you just did.....

dkdixie · 10-18-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBull

Quote:

Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

Hey guys, at my age, even hairy ..........Nope, ain't gonna go there! ;)

blick....i believe you just did.....

Hey Bull, Cliff started this hairy talk. Lets beat him up..... ::)

Do have to admit, this tire does have a lot of little rubber mold, now what's the word......."things" hanging.....kind of like the infamous Florida hanging chads!!

PS: what's a "blick?"

blowndodge · 10-18-2009, 09:32 AM

It's located just above the blalls???

blowndodge · 10-18-2009, 05:14 PM

At 6250 miles my truck tire looks like this

If it wears any faster I'll need a new one at 60,000 miles!

**ringadingh** · 10-18-2009, 07:49 PM

Im glad that somebody here can do the math, Its not one of my strong points. ;)

metalman · 10-23-2009, 07:26 PM

Blowndodge "Darksider", what is the brand and size of that truck tire on the back of your Nomad?

Yellow Jacket · 10-23-2009, 09:49 PM

I believe he's using the Continental Vanco-8 185/75/16 eight ply light truck tire. I think Idaho is using the same tire.

It seems though that on Continental's website they no longer list this size tire for the Vanco-8. Bummer.

10-15-2009, 08:51 AM	#16
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics I have the mt roads too, and killed the brick in 7,000, while it was late season, so I got another 2,000 before winter and bought the SP 5000 in Spring 08. There are times when a 6th gear might be handy to drop RPM on the interstate. On occasions I find myself checking to be sure I am not still in 4th. (No tack) It is about 1 hour to any interstate though, so mostly I don't get into 5th, unless I am plain lazy. There is only one way for me to find out if a 65 series would work and that of course would be to install one. Since I have 7/32s of tread to wear off, that will be awhile, and maybe the answers will come from here before I get that chance. Maybe this is in part why my center tread is good? I don't get to go straight very often. The only flaw I see so far is the typical wear on the left side tread, from the crown on the road. That is nothing drastic either. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Here's a couple pictures of the Quatrac 2 tire that arrived today. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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10-17-2009, 09:28 AM	#18
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics That is a good looking tire DK, but a little hairy lookin' with all those rubber tits on it . Can't wait to get it mounted, and see how it does for you. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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10-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#19
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Hairy tits? Man!!! what a crappy visual that it VE !!!! tough lookin' tire!!! __________________ 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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10-17-2009, 08:44 PM	#20
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Nice tyre DK. I'm trying to to wear out these Metzler on my new 'O7 and I believe they're going to last forever. They wont event pick up nails! ::) I miss a CT and can't wait to get back on one. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-17-2009, 08:53 PM	#21
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Hey guys, at my age, even hairy ..........Nope, ain't gonna go there! ;) __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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10-18-2009, 09:32 AM	#24
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics It's located just above the blalls??? __________________ 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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10-18-2009, 05:14 PM	#25
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics At 6250 miles my truck tire looks like this If it wears any faster I'll need a new one at 60,000 miles! __________________ 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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10-18-2009, 07:49 PM	#26
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Im glad that somebody here can do the math, Its not one of my strong points. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-23-2009, 07:26 PM	#27
metalman Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY (summer) - FL (winter) Posts: 144	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics Blowndodge "Darksider", what is the brand and size of that truck tire on the back of your Nomad?
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10-23-2009, 09:49 PM	#28
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	New choice of car tire in 195/60R-16 w/pics I believe he's using the Continental Vanco-8 185/75/16 eight ply light truck tire. I think Idaho is using the same tire. It seems though that on Continental's website they no longer list this size tire for the Vanco-8. Bummer. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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