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Old 02-09-2009, 08:29 PM   #1
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1500 tire size

Does anyone know if you can put a tire wider than a 150mm tire on the back of a 2003 Nomad FI without changing the rim or modifying any bodywork? ??? If so, how will it ride. I live in the mountains and want to make sure it will still corner ok.
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Old 02-09-2009, 09:02 PM   #2
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1500 tire size

yes you can. Most put a 160/80/16 on.
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Old 02-09-2009, 10:30 PM   #3
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1500 tire size

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

Here's a good tool to compare tire sizes.
 
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1500 tire size

Redeye-That is a cool tool...Thanks!
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Old 02-10-2009, 10:12 PM   #5
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1500 tire size

mine had a 160 on it. ran fine.



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Old 02-13-2009, 01:23 AM   #6
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1500 tire size

Thanks Redeye. Very good calculator.....
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