Front Tire Choice

starvy40 · 01-26-2013, 08:45 PM

Ok, I usually don't rack my brain over this but I am having a tough tim choosing a good front tire for my nomad. I am a darksider and am currently running a rear backwards. I have thought about the Michelin Commander II rear on the front but seen the 77 908 lbs rating and thinking it may be too stiff.

think I need a drink my head hurts LOL

talon · 01-26-2013, 09:00 PM

Don't know, but that is the one I plan on going with when I replace front. Have the MC II on the back and really like feel. Going to try running try that rear 150/80/16 up front and reverse direction. Probably will be in two or three more months if not sooner. Dealer already has one for me.

Unless they decide to make a front tire the right size before then.

starvy40 · 01-26-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by talon

Don't know, but that is the one I plan on going with when I replace front. Have the MC II on the back and really like feel. Going to try running try that rear 150/80/16 up front and reverse direction. Probably will be in two or three more months if not sooner. Dealer already has one for me.

Unless they decide to make a front tire the right size before then.

What size you running on the rear ?

talon · 01-26-2013, 09:25 PM

The Michelin Commander II 180/65/16. Handles great.

starvy40 · 01-26-2013, 09:49 PM

I did it, went with the Commander II $127.99 total

talon · 01-27-2013, 10:59 AM

For the front? What size did you go and where did you get the tire for a total of $127.99? Hook me up. lol

starvy40 · 01-27-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by talon

For the front? What size did you go and where did you get the tire for a total of $127.99? Hook me up. lol

It is a rear tire 150/80/16 gonna run it on the front, Jake Wilson I believe is also same websight. they came up same price and websight looks exactly the same. This is also 3 day shipping

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire

VulcanE · 01-27-2013, 03:09 PM

That's the place I get my tires (and other stuff) from, they are great to deal with. You've already ordered your tire, but the Avon Cobra in stock size, is an excellent tire and goes real well with a CT, I'm on my second one, and really like it.

talon · 01-27-2013, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the link.

**MJ07Nomad** · 01-28-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by starvy40

It is a rear tire 150/80/16 gonna run it on the front, Jake Wilson I believe is also same websight. they came up same price and websight looks exactly the same. This is also 3 day shipping

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire

When you get the tires installed can you report how you like them and that set up you are using? I am thinking of running MCII's same as you just looking for info on how they ride and handle

Michelin Commander II 180/65/16 rear and 150/80/16 (rear) up front.

starvy40 · 01-28-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ07Nomad

When you get the tires installed can you report how you like them and that set up you are using? I am thinking of running MCII's same as you just looking for info on how they ride and handle

Michelin Commander II 180/65/16 rear and 150/80/16 (rear) up front.

I wont be running one on the rear, I run a CT

**MAS Tequila** · 01-28-2013, 02:58 PM

I ran a couple of Dunlop rears on the front in the 150/80 size.

This last time I went with a Shinko 130/90 on the front and absolutely love it.

The bike turns easier and quicker. It just feels sportier.

I was one of the early darksiders. I went through 4 different CTs on the rear. About three years ago one sustained damage and had to be replaced that day. I've had bike tires on ever since. It just feels better. I gave it 45000 miles and never planned on going back. But time and unforseen occurence changed my mind.

MT

Tony Smith · 01-28-2013, 04:35 PM

The Shinko 130/90 you ran on the front..was that a front tire or a rear tire?

**MAS Tequila** · 01-28-2013, 05:22 PM

It's a front. It has about 5000 miles on it and still looks like new.

MT

dshelly · 01-28-2013, 05:33 PM

CT ..... Ouch!! just had to bite my tongue. Umm... No comment...

Damn, that was tough

01-26-2013, 08:45 PM	#1
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01-26-2013, 09:00 PM	#2
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Don't know, but that is the one I plan on going with when I replace front. Have the MC II on the back and really like feel. Going to try running try that rear 150/80/16 up front and reverse direction. Probably will be in two or three more months if not sooner. Dealer already has one for me. Unless they decide to make a front tire the right size before then. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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01-26-2013, 09:25 PM	#4
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	The Michelin Commander II 180/65/16. Handles great. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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01-26-2013, 09:49 PM	#5
starvy40 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Springfield,MO Posts: 279	I did it, went with the Commander II $127.99 total Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-27-2013, 10:59 AM	#6
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	For the front? What size did you go and where did you get the tire for a total of $127.99? Hook me up. lol __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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01-27-2013, 03:09 PM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	That's the place I get my tires (and other stuff) from, they are great to deal with. You've already ordered your tire, but the Avon Cobra in stock size, is an excellent tire and goes real well with a CT, I'm on my second one, and really like it. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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01-27-2013, 05:59 PM	#9
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Thanks for the link. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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01-28-2013, 02:58 PM	#12
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I ran a couple of Dunlop rears on the front in the 150/80 size. This last time I went with a Shinko 130/90 on the front and absolutely love it. The bike turns easier and quicker. It just feels sportier. I was one of the early darksiders. I went through 4 different CTs on the rear. About three years ago one sustained damage and had to be replaced that day. I've had bike tires on ever since. It just feels better. I gave it 45000 miles and never planned on going back. But time and unforseen occurence changed my mind. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Last edited by MAS Tequila; 01-28-2013 at 03:02 PM.
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01-28-2013, 04:35 PM	#13
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	The Shinko 130/90 you ran on the front..was that a front tire or a rear tire? __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver
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01-28-2013, 05:22 PM	#14
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	It's a front. It has about 5000 miles on it and still looks like new. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-28-2013, 05:33 PM	#15
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	CT ..... Ouch!! just had to bite my tongue. Umm... No comment... Damn, that was tough __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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