Going Darkside

**biscuitsngravy** · 09-23-2010, 09:45 PM

Today I picked up my new Dunlop SP5000 195/60/16! I ordered it from WallyWorld with no problems. Ordered the Dyna Beads tonight. Wish me luck on getting it mounted and all back together. BnG

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-23-2010, 09:47 PM

Good luck Dave. Hope you like it. Let me know how it works out for you.

cocheese72 · 09-23-2010, 09:47 PM

How much at Walmart? Are they not putting it on for you?

bobhamlin · 09-24-2010, 11:20 AM

Dave,

Good luck. Mine's sitting out in the garage, waiting for me to get time to tackle it.

That is a wide-ass upgrade, isn't it? (Only speaking of comparison to stock tire's horizontal dimension, of course)

moloprintz · 09-24-2010, 11:53 AM

Dave

I've heard different methods of installing Dyna beads.
I couldn't get the through the valve stem method to work very well.
I mount the tire and seat both beads.
Then I break one bead and shove a funnel between the tire and rim and dump in the beads.

Good luck
Mike

cactusjack · 09-24-2010, 04:04 PM

I have a piece of clear vinyl hose about 12 inches long. The diameter is sized to fit snugly over the end of a valve stem. I remove the valve stem, slip on the hose and then have a small funnel in put in the end of the hose. I pour 2 oz of dynabeads in, which almost fills the hose. Then I tap the valve stem with a wrench and the beads start flowing in. They sort of trickle in at first and then they go in real quick. Reinsert the Schrader valve, inflate to the desired pressure, and I'm good to go. The entire operation takes maybe 2 minutes.

I usually do this with the wheel off the bike, after having a new tire mounted and before reinstalling the wheel on the bike.

captain · 09-24-2010, 04:16 PM

Just wondering if any folks with the 1700 Nomad are running car tires.

Do they fit the stock rim and how does the bike handle.

Sin City Stan · 09-24-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by captain

Just wondering if any folks with the 1700 Nomad are running car tires.

Do they fit the stock rim and how does the bike handle.

I have a 205/65 CT on the back. It was a little squirrelly the first few days while wearing the release mold off, but now I don't even think about it.

By the way, anything bigger than a 205/65 will probably hit the swing arm. The 205 corrects the speedo error also.

captain · 09-25-2010, 06:19 PM

Are you running the stock bias ply tire front tire.

**biscuitsngravy** · 09-26-2010, 07:31 PM

I am running Dunlop 150/80-16 WWW on the front. It doesn't have an "R" in the size so I figure it is a bias ply tire. I replaced it after the stock Bridgestone took a roofing nail. I have about 15K on the Dunlop now and the tread is still good.

I have done a lot of research on different web sites, and decided that the c/t Dunlop 195/60/16 was the one for me. It is quite a bit wider than the ME880. I don't know the difference in height yet.

I haven't installed it yet..... been laid up with a bum left knee. Doc says he thinks I have a torn meniscus. To make sure, I have to go get an MRI before he repairs it. I think I tore it swinging my right leg over the Nomad seat and twisting my left knee at the same time. Very painful! Once I get this knee fixed, I'll be careful, you betcha!! BnG

**biscuitsngravy** · 09-26-2010, 07:37 PM

I forgot to mention..... I didn't have Walmart mount the new tire. I figure if they were doing something a little out of the ordinary, they would mess up my wheel or tire or something. besides, I've got a local guy in my little town that will do it for me. BnG

**Jared** · 09-26-2010, 08:30 PM

What did walmart charge for the tire?

**biscuitsngravy** · 09-27-2010, 04:10 PM

Cost was $132.00 plus tax. No postage, etc. If you ever buy a tire online from Walmart, pick it up at the "Site to Store" desk, not the Tire and Lube section. The Tire Shop does not communicate with the "Site to Store" desk. I went through about 5 clerks before someone knew what I was talking about. After that, no problem. Dave

**MAS Tequila** · 09-27-2010, 05:57 PM

The Dunlop is 1.77" wider and .24" shorter than the stock size tire.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp

Try the size calculator, it can be fun.

MT

cocheese72 · 09-27-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

The Dunlop is 1.77" wider and .24" narrower than the stock size tire.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp
Try the size calculator, it can be fun.
MT

Not sure how you came to these numbers, but the simple calculation is:

Stock 170/70-16
Dunlop 195/60-16

The width difference is 25mm or 1", the height is almost equal at 119mm vs 117mm or 2mm difference. So the tires gives you much more width while maintaining the OEM sidewall spec.

09-23-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Going Darkside Today I picked up my new Dunlop SP5000 195/60/16! I ordered it from WallyWorld with no problems. Ordered the Dyna Beads tonight. Wish me luck on getting it mounted and all back together. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Going Darkside Good luck Dave. Hope you like it. Let me know how it works out for you. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-23-2010, 09:47 PM	#3
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Going Darkside How much at Walmart? Are they not putting it on for you? __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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09-24-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Going Darkside Dave, Good luck. Mine's sitting out in the garage, waiting for me to get time to tackle it. That is a wide-ass upgrade, isn't it? (Only speaking of comparison to stock tire's horizontal dimension, of course) __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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09-24-2010, 11:53 AM	#5
moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	Going Darkside Dave I've heard different methods of installing Dyna beads. I couldn't get the through the valve stem method to work very well. I mount the tire and seat both beads. Then I break one bead and shove a funnel between the tire and rim and dump in the beads. Good luck Mike Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-24-2010, 04:04 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Going Darkside I have a piece of clear vinyl hose about 12 inches long. The diameter is sized to fit snugly over the end of a valve stem. I remove the valve stem, slip on the hose and then have a small funnel in put in the end of the hose. I pour 2 oz of dynabeads in, which almost fills the hose. Then I tap the valve stem with a wrench and the beads start flowing in. They sort of trickle in at first and then they go in real quick. Reinsert the Schrader valve, inflate to the desired pressure, and I'm good to go. The entire operation takes maybe 2 minutes. I usually do this with the wheel off the bike, after having a new tire mounted and before reinstalling the wheel on the bike. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-24-2010, 04:16 PM	#7
captain Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Prince Rupert Posts: 34	Going Darkside Just wondering if any folks with the 1700 Nomad are running car tires. Do they fit the stock rim and how does the bike handle.
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09-25-2010, 06:19 PM	#9
captain Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Prince Rupert Posts: 34	Going Darkside Are you running the stock bias ply tire front tire.
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09-26-2010, 07:31 PM	#10
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Going Darkside I am running Dunlop 150/80-16 WWW on the front. It doesn't have an "R" in the size so I figure it is a bias ply tire. I replaced it after the stock Bridgestone took a roofing nail. I have about 15K on the Dunlop now and the tread is still good. I have done a lot of research on different web sites, and decided that the c/t Dunlop 195/60/16 was the one for me. It is quite a bit wider than the ME880. I don't know the difference in height yet. I haven't installed it yet..... been laid up with a bum left knee. Doc says he thinks I have a torn meniscus. To make sure, I have to go get an MRI before he repairs it. I think I tore it swinging my right leg over the Nomad seat and twisting my left knee at the same time. Very painful! Once I get this knee fixed, I'll be careful, you betcha!! BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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09-26-2010, 07:37 PM	#11
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Going Darkside I forgot to mention..... I didn't have Walmart mount the new tire. I figure if they were doing something a little out of the ordinary, they would mess up my wheel or tire or something. besides, I've got a local guy in my little town that will do it for me. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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09-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#12
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Going Darkside What did walmart charge for the tire? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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09-27-2010, 04:10 PM	#13
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Going Darkside Cost was $132.00 plus tax. No postage, etc. If you ever buy a tire online from Walmart, pick it up at the "Site to Store" desk, not the Tire and Lube section. The Tire Shop does not communicate with the "Site to Store" desk. I went through about 5 clerks before someone knew what I was talking about. After that, no problem. Dave __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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09-27-2010, 05:57 PM	#14
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Going Darkside The Dunlop is 1.77" wider and .24" shorter than the stock size tire. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp Try the size calculator, it can be fun. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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