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Old 05-14-2012, 09:53 AM   #16
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OK! I'm going with Michelin commander 180/65/16. I seen somewhere someone went with a 150 isn't that a little small?

What size front tire did you guys use? thanks. BTW mine is a 08 nomad
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Old 05-14-2012, 12:43 PM   #17
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I used stock front size, elite III
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:09 PM   #18
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From what I'v heard and reviews I'v read the commander II is what I'll run front 130/90/16 and back 180/65/16 both bias ply. When the time is right. Thanks All
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 08:37 AM   #19
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I'm shopping for tires now and want to go with the Michelin Commander II, about the only option I see for front tire is 130/90/16, this will work ok on a 1600?
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Old 06-24-2012, 03:20 PM   #20
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They have a 150/80/16 rear you could put on front has anyone done that or has every one went with the 130/90/16
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Old 06-24-2012, 03:45 PM   #21
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I'm shopping for tires now and want to go with the Michelin Commander II, about the only option I see for front tire is 130/90/16, this will work ok on a 1600?
I have a M
Michelin II 130/90 on my 2004 1500 without any problems.
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Old 06-24-2012, 10:15 PM   #22
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well I ended up ordering a rear 150/80/16 for the front, I'm going with a Turanza CT for the rear.
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