Tire Info

[usranger74]

Originally Posted by deacon

DARKSIDE!!

I have been thinking along those lines. But, the new Michelin tire at an advertised 24 K mills also looks good. It's good that I want have to do anything until next spring.

[deacon]

Originally Posted by loafer

What do you have on the front?

880 Metzler that came with the bike. I have no idea how many miles are on it. I had one on the rear also, they made quite a racket on the turns.

[markclark57]

Originally Posted by usranger74

I have been thinking along those lines. But, the new Michelin tire at an advertised 24 K mills also looks good. It's good that I want have to do anything until next spring.

IF you care about traction you might want to check ratings. GYTT has 10/dry, 10/wet, 10 snow & ice, 8/off road. . . (As if I wanted to take my Nomad through snow and ice or off road.)

Who cares how long it lasts if it doesn't stop the bike when you put on the brakes???

[aldridgekennedy]

I've been round and round on this issue for 2 weeks. (See my thread on the E-3s) I've spoken to Dunlop HQ and my dealer a lot. The 880s worry me b/c of all the problems i've heard about them. My dealer told me today Metzler had a bad batch of subcontracted rubber sent to them. They may have it fixed but i don't want to be a test case.

The E-3s don't have a stock size for rear of my 2010 Nomad. Dunlop HQ was adamant about not using them on my bike. They recommended the 404 on front and the K555 on rear. Sooooooo, i researched those tires and they had some poor reviews.

Finally decided (although i don't like the OEM tires) to give the B-Stone Exedra Max a shot. Dealer said they had sold several and folks liked them. Claim to be a BIG improvement over stock OEM. We'll see.

I was told the Commander II (Michelin) will be out in January 2012.

Hope this input helps.

[lw]

I recall threads in the darkside folder about mounting a rear tire on the front but reversing the rotation arrow. On return from my 4000 mile vacation ride I see it is time for new rubber up front. I replaced the rear tire before my vacation (from Continental Vanco car tire back to MC tire due to time constraints of finding a shop to mount it). I'm going to have a radial mounted when time allows; but that will likely be a couple months out.

My question: Is there a safety issue with running the same size MC tire front and back, until I can go back to a CT on the rear?

[MAS Tequila]

I don't know what you're riding, but the 1500 Nomads had a 150/80/16 both front and rear from the factory.

That should answer your question.

[roadhawg]

What????
No mention of the best tire?
Michelin commander 11
23 k on rear. 35k front!

[VulcanE]

There are a few members on here that run a 150/80/16 both front and rear on a 1600 Nomad.

[mick56]

Originally Posted by lw

I recall threads in the darkside folder about mounting a rear tire on the front but reversing the rotation arrow. On return from my 4000 mile vacation ride I see it is time for new rubber up front. I replaced the rear tire before my vacation (from Continental Vanco car tire back to MC tire due to time constraints of finding a shop to mount it). I'm going to have a radial mounted when time allows; but that will likely be a couple months out.

My question: Is there a safety issue with running the same size MC tire front and back, until I can go back to a CT on the rear?

You put a car tyre on a motorbike,then ask if its safe to use 2 bike tyres.

[lw]

Originally Posted by roadhawg

What????
No mention of the best tire?

Oh sure, and have it turn out like a "What's the best oil" thread? No thanks.

[mick56]

Wheres that womanising son of bitch Kawhead.He ride the ugliest women, on the thinnest rubber i ever saw.Step up son,you been a long time cutting the next doors grass.

[lw]

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I don't know what you're riding, but the 1500 Nomads had a 150/80/16 both front and rear from the factory.

That should answer your question.

I hadn't dug down to find my manual until now, but per the manual the 2007 1600 Nomad had different sizes front & rear:

Front: 150/80-16
Rear: 170/70B 16