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bugman · 04-17-2011, 02:07 PM

ok, wanted to get MT66 but according to different sites, they dont make 170/70/16 for the nomad, thats what i have on now (stock POS) what size can i do if i want the MT66, any suggestions, need input, am riding two-up. thanks

redjay · 04-17-2011, 02:27 PM

Get the Avon Cobras, 180/70/16 rear. Great tire with decent mileage.

bugman · 04-17-2011, 02:33 PM

the reason i wanted to stay with the MT66 is i have them on my other bike and they are AWESOME in the rain and cornering, I love the tread design, really disperses the water away from the tire and the mileage you get with them is better than any other in that price range. but i do thank you for your input

**Top Cat** · 04-17-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Get the Avon Cobras, 180/70/16 rear. Great tire with decent mileage.

Avon Cobras are $228 at Dennis Kirk. I was going with MT-66 also but no size to fit Nomad.
We are pretty limited as to who makes a decent tire for our bikes that is relatively inexpensive. I haven't decided what I'm going to go with yet.

bugman · 04-17-2011, 02:38 PM

well i was wondering is a "TIRE GURU" might know if we can drop to a 150/80, how much difference that is from a 170/70, i know your losing a little in width, just donr know

**Top Cat** · 04-17-2011, 02:45 PM

Bugman, go to this site. You can compare sizes.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

bugman · 04-17-2011, 02:51 PM

looked at it, dosent seem to be too off maybe 1/2 in on width and should clear rim, i just want to be safe with the wife,, if worst comes to worst, my next choice would be Met 880

**Top Cat** · 04-17-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bugman

looked at it, dosent seem to be too off maybe 1/2 in on width and should clear rim, i just want to be safe with the wife,, if worst comes to worst, my next choice would be Met 880

Have you priced the ME-880 anywhere? Just curious.
I show $151.99 + $5 shipping at Dennis Kirk.

bugman · 04-17-2011, 03:09 PM

just motorcyle superstore, free shipping but $138 for front and $186 for rear. they have great reviews though, i had some bad dealings with DK in the past yrs

VulcanE · 04-17-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bugman

well i was wondering is a "TIRE GURU" might know if we can drop to a 150/80, how much difference that is from a 170/70, i know your losing a little in width, just donr know

I'm not a TIRE GURU, but Compare to your front tire, it is a 150/80-16. The 1500s run the 150/80-16 front and rear. the 1500s have a 3 1/2" wide rear wheel, and the 1600s have a 4 1/2" wide rear wheel.

I would suggest going either with a 180/70-16, or a 180/60-16

**minst7877** · 04-18-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bugman

well i was wondering is a "TIRE GURU" might know if we can drop to a 150/80, how much difference that is from a 170/70, i know your losing a little in width, just donr know

The older 1500's stock tire was the 150/80/16. That is what is on my 99 and I'm running the the MT66's on mine.

DC

mikeyger · 04-18-2011, 12:23 PM

While we are on the subject!I know what the book calls for but what air pressure do you guys get the best ride and wear on the stock front tire 150-80-16? Thanks

landman · 04-18-2011, 01:43 PM

i run 40 psi on the front 150/80-16 with good results.for the rear on a 1600 you can run a 160/80-16

**minst7877** · 04-18-2011, 09:49 PM

The book is low for what the tires call for from what I have seen on mine. I use the tire manufactures recommendation of 42 in the rear and run 38 in the front. That is what I have found to work the best on my bike carrying my big butt. Lower pressure in the rear <35 and the bike starts getting squirlly lower the pressure the worse it gets.
DC

**Idaho** · 04-22-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bugman

just motorcyle superstore, free shipping but $138 for front and $186 for rear. they have great reviews though, i had some bad dealings with DK in the past yrs

I'm glad I found this. Been looking for a front tire and just ordered an ME880 from Just Motorcycle Superstore. Saved a bunch of money. Nice.

04-17-2011, 02:07 PM	#1
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	tires ok, wanted to get MT66 but according to different sites, they dont make 170/70/16 for the nomad, thats what i have on now (stock POS) what size can i do if i want the MT66, any suggestions, need input, am riding two-up. thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	tires Get the Avon Cobras, 180/70/16 rear. Great tire with decent mileage.
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04-17-2011, 02:33 PM	#3
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	tires the reason i wanted to stay with the MT66 is i have them on my other bike and they are AWESOME in the rain and cornering, I love the tread design, really disperses the water away from the tire and the mileage you get with them is better than any other in that price range. but i do thank you for your input
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04-17-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	tires well i was wondering is a "TIRE GURU" might know if we can drop to a 150/80, how much difference that is from a 170/70, i know your losing a little in width, just donr know Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 02:45 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	tires Bugman, go to this site. You can compare sizes. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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04-17-2011, 02:51 PM	#7
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	tires looked at it, dosent seem to be too off maybe 1/2 in on width and should clear rim, i just want to be safe with the wife,, if worst comes to worst, my next choice would be Met 880
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04-17-2011, 03:09 PM	#9
bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	tires just motorcyle superstore, free shipping but $138 for front and $186 for rear. they have great reviews though, i had some bad dealings with DK in the past yrs
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04-18-2011, 12:23 PM	#12
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	tires While we are on the subject!I know what the book calls for but what air pressure do you guys get the best ride and wear on the stock front tire 150-80-16? Thanks
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04-18-2011, 01:43 PM	#13
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	tires i run 40 psi on the front 150/80-16 with good results.for the rear on a 1600 you can run a 160/80-16 __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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04-18-2011, 09:49 PM	#14
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	tires The book is low for what the tires call for from what I have seen on mine. I use the tire manufactures recommendation of 42 in the rear and run 38 in the front. That is what I have found to work the best on my bike carrying my big butt. Lower pressure in the rear <35 and the bike starts getting squirlly lower the pressure the worse it gets. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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