Nomad "Dark Side" car tire

blowndodge · 12-12-2007, 11:52 PM

Someone has finally put a car tire on a 1600 shaft drive Vulcan. Very interesting reading as lot's of riders from Gold Wings to Vulcan V2K and more are running car tires on their bikes.

2 big advantage is a lot more rubber on the ground and 30K mile tire life at a lower initial ($100) price.

I have plenty of tread left on the stock stones but.........I sure do like to tinker!!!!!

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...30-post89.html

bobzinger · 12-13-2007, 10:31 AM

Car tires are flat on the bottom...doesn't that make it hard to roll into a turn and I don't think car tires are made to run on the side wall. But someone will do it and prove me wrong!

blowndodge · 12-13-2007, 11:05 AM

Yes Bob if you clicked on the link you see that this has been done for years! 90% never go back to a motorcycle tire. Reports are the initial turn in requires a little more effort but there are tons of links showing video of guys really cranking over their bikes with car tires and they hold up fine.

beezer · 12-15-2007, 07:39 PM

I've read threads about this and everyone that has gone to the dark side are very pleased.

12-15-2007, 09:12 PM

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Car tires are flat on the bottom...doesn't that make it hard to roll into a turn and I don't think car tires are made to run on the side wall. But someone will do it and prove me wrong!

I've read a lot about this too... the car tire flexes so you stay on the tread and don't go onto the sidewall.... they run low psi .... pretty cool... :) :)

12-15-2007, 09:34 PM

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/...eDarkSide.html

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/CarTire/home.htm

http://www.tomfranken.com/Darkside/Default.htm

blowndodge · 12-16-2007, 10:33 AM

that must be a roach your smokin' beez........

beezer · 12-16-2007, 11:00 AM

'twas a trophy though

blowndodge · 12-16-2007, 02:47 PM

Gee,,, Nico and porn....who'd a thunk it???

Todd · 12-17-2007, 10:52 AM

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[quote:7hxn19a1]Gee,,, Nico and porn....who'd a thunk it???

Listen beeotch... my boyfriend SWB has never complained!

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**Idaho** · 12-17-2007, 10:49 PM

Has anyone here put a car tire on a Nomad? This peaked my interest mostly because I'm a tight wad. Penny pincher, frugal, cheap.

**Top Cat** · 12-17-2007, 11:33 PM

I like the way it looks but I won't try it 'till BD tests it and gives everyone the OK :)

**Idaho** · 12-18-2007, 12:06 AM

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I like the way it looks but I won't try it 'till BD tests it and gives everyone the OK :)

I read up on it on the Dark Side and I'm going to do it when I buy a new tire this spring. Just need to do some research on tire size and make. I like the idea of 3 or 4 times the miles on a set of rubber and better stopping and traction. I'm sold.

blowndodge · 12-18-2007, 12:12 AM

If the timing is right I think I might do it too.

**Idaho** · 12-18-2007, 07:32 AM

Check this out. Don't know how much pressure this guy has in the tire.

http://www.motorcycle.com/news/news3570.html

12-12-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Someone has finally put a car tire on a 1600 shaft drive Vulcan. Very interesting reading as lot's of riders from Gold Wings to Vulcan V2K and more are running car tires on their bikes. 2 big advantage is a lot more rubber on the ground and 30K mile tire life at a lower initial ($100) price. I have plenty of tread left on the stock stones but.........I sure do like to tinker!!!!! http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...30-post89.html __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2007, 10:31 AM	#2
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Car tires are flat on the bottom...doesn't that make it hard to roll into a turn and I don't think car tires are made to run on the side wall. But someone will do it and prove me wrong! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-13-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Yes Bob if you clicked on the link you see that this has been done for years! 90% never go back to a motorcycle tire. Reports are the initial turn in requires a little more effort but there are tons of links showing video of guys really cranking over their bikes with car tires and they hold up fine. __________________ 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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12-15-2007, 07:39 PM	#4
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire I've read threads about this and everyone that has gone to the dark side are very pleased. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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12-15-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/...eDarkSide.html http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/CarTire/home.htm http://www.tomfranken.com/Darkside/Default.htm
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12-16-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire that must be a roach your smokin' beez........ __________________ 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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12-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#8
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire 'twas a trophy though __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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12-16-2007, 02:47 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Gee,,, Nico and porn....who'd a thunk it??? __________________ 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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12-17-2007, 10:49 PM	#11
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Has anyone here put a car tire on a Nomad? This peaked my interest mostly because I'm a tight wad. Penny pincher, frugal, cheap. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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12-17-2007, 11:33 PM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire I like the way it looks but I won't try it 'till BD tests it and gives everyone the OK :) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-18-2007, 12:12 AM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire If the timing is right I think I might do it too. __________________ 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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12-18-2007, 07:32 AM	#15
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad "Dark Side" car tire Check this out. Don't know how much pressure this guy has in the tire. http://www.motorcycle.com/news/news3570.html __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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