Darkside tires

cocheese72 · 09-07-2010, 12:14 PM

Nomad Darkside owners. I am looking to going darkside soon, and I want your input. If you don't mind:

1. What tire are you running
2. What are the specs
3. How is it working out? Any issues at certain speeds or conditions? What PSI do you run?
4. Where did you get it/how much

I am looking for something that will not raise the seat height. Currently riding on a worn Avon 180/70-16, so I would not mind the slightly lower height of stock. Thinking my best bet is a 195/60-16 in some brand.

cactusjack · 09-07-2010, 12:23 PM

1. Dunlop SP5000 Symmetrical

2. 195/60R/16

3. I've put about 17,000 miles since Jul 2009 on it with no issues. My only complaint is that it is a little shorter than the 180/70/16 motorcycle tire it replaced. I have to be very careful crossing gutters or my Cobra pipes will scrape.

4. www.tirerack.com. Don't remember, but I think around $125.

lonewolf · 09-07-2010, 01:14 PM

same tire as cactusjacks ! got mine thru www.tireasy.com basically same price. one fault. which was mine, ran at 36 psi out to sturgis in 09 and wore center out premature at 12000. am running mine at 28-30 psi now, like the feel even more.

cocheese72 · 09-07-2010, 01:49 PM

Was looking at tires-easy.com today, tire was allot cheaper, but they got a horrible BBB rating of F. Thought I better pay more and go to tirerack.

**Jared** · 09-07-2010, 02:01 PM

1. Dunlop SP5000

2. 195/60R/16

3. It's working great! No problems so far (23,000 miles)

4. I can't remember where I bought it, but it was the best deal at the time. I paid $77.

waterman · 09-07-2010, 02:03 PM

Continental Vanco 2, 195/65-16. Purchased it from tire-easy.com for $150 with shipping. Running it at around 30 psi. No real issues with it at any speed.

Likes, it is about the same size tire as the 160/80 so the speedo is still only off 5% as compared to the shorter tires.

As far as tire-easy, no issue with them on the tire.

**Cajunrider** · 09-07-2010, 02:38 PM

Dunlop SP5000 195/60-R16
10,000 miles no uneven wear issues, handles well, lower profile makes pulling the loaded trailer on steep inclines easier but makes it much easier to scrape the new pipes in a hard lean riding 2 up. Was running 26 psi but went up to 29 for less sidewall flex when hitting bumps or dips in curves.
Purchased at Treaddepot.com for about $120. May look for a taller profile upon replacement. Overall very satisfied with the DS experience and the tire.

cocheese72 · 09-07-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Dunlop SP5000 195/60-R16
10,000 miles no uneven wear issues, handles well, lower profile makes pulling the loaded trailer on steep inclines easier but makes it much easier to scrape the new pipes in a hard lean riding 2 up. Was running 26 psi but went up to 29 for less sidewall flex when hitting bumps or dips in curves.
Purchased at Treaddepot.com for about $120. May look for a taller profile upon replacement. Overall very satisfied with the DS experience and the tire.

Since the stock tires are a 170/70-16 and the SP5000 are a 195/60-16. Are those not almost identical in height. I have the stockers at 119mm and the SP5000 at 117mm. Is everyone basing the height off the 180/70 or am I calculating something wrong? A car tire does seem to sit more flat versus the rounded bottom of a MC tire.

**Cajunrider** · 09-07-2010, 03:19 PM

Cocheese, Use the link below to compare tire sizes.

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

cactusjack · 09-07-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cocheese72

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Dunlop SP5000 195/60-R16
10,000 miles no uneven wear issues, handles well, lower profile makes pulling the loaded trailer on steep inclines easier but makes it much easier to scrape the new pipes in a hard lean riding 2 up. Was running 26 psi but went up to 29 for less sidewall flex when hitting bumps or dips in curves.
Purchased at Treaddepot.com for about $120. May look for a taller profile upon replacement. Overall very satisfied with the DS experience and the tire.

Since the stock tires are a 170/70-16 and the SP5000 are a 195/60-16. Are those not almost identical in height. I have the stockers at 119mm and the SP5000 at 117mm. Is everyone basing the height off the 180/70 or am I calculating something wrong? A car tire does seem to sit more flat versus the rounded bottom of a MC tire.

In my case, the SP5000 replaced a 180/70/16 Avon Cobra, so that's what I was basing my height difference on. I consider the 180's "stock" since they are easier to find than 170's.

recumbentbob · 09-07-2010, 03:56 PM

Bridgeston Turanza EL400-02 195-60-16

Great tire no issues. Sweet spot is 32 PSI Riding 2 up 35 PSI

www.tirerack.com

cocheese72 · 09-08-2010, 03:24 PM

I ordered some SP5000 from tirerack. I could be Darth Vadering it this weekend. We will see.

cocheese72 · 09-12-2010, 08:11 AM

It's done. Let me say, it will be good getting the extra mileage because this job along with the swing arm greasing is a big one. I am glad it's done. I have not balanced yet, because dyna beads are late, but rode it and it rides fine. Seems to ride about the same. Just every hard curve, I am thinking, hold baby. Put about 50 miles on it so far.

**Cajunrider** · 09-12-2010, 09:25 AM

Looks good. What pressure did you start with cocheese?

cocheese72 · 09-12-2010, 10:06 AM

I am at 35 PSI now. Was thinking of dropping to 30PSI to avoid early wear down the middle.

09-07-2010, 12:14 PM	#1
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Darkside tires Nomad Darkside owners. I am looking to going darkside soon, and I want your input. If you don't mind: 1. What tire are you running 2. What are the specs 3. How is it working out? Any issues at certain speeds or conditions? What PSI do you run? 4. Where did you get it/how much I am looking for something that will not raise the seat height. Currently riding on a worn Avon 180/70-16, so I would not mind the slightly lower height of stock. Thinking my best bet is a 195/60-16 in some brand. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2010, 12:23 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Darkside tires 1. Dunlop SP5000 Symmetrical 2. 195/60R/16 3. I've put about 17,000 miles since Jul 2009 on it with no issues. My only complaint is that it is a little shorter than the 180/70/16 motorcycle tire it replaced. I have to be very careful crossing gutters or my Cobra pipes will scrape. 4. www.tirerack.com. Don't remember, but I think around $125. __________________ 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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09-07-2010, 01:14 PM	#3
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Darkside tires same tire as cactusjacks ! got mine thru www.tireasy.com basically same price. one fault. which was mine, ran at 36 psi out to sturgis in 09 and wore center out premature at 12000. am running mine at 28-30 psi now, like the feel even more. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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09-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#4
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Darkside tires Was looking at tires-easy.com today, tire was allot cheaper, but they got a horrible BBB rating of F. Thought I better pay more and go to tirerack. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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09-07-2010, 02:01 PM	#5
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Darkside tires 1. Dunlop SP5000 2. 195/60R/16 3. It's working great! No problems so far (23,000 miles) 4. I can't remember where I bought it, but it was the best deal at the time. I paid $77. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2010, 02:03 PM	#6
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Darkside tires Continental Vanco 2, 195/65-16. Purchased it from tire-easy.com for $150 with shipping. Running it at around 30 psi. No real issues with it at any speed. Likes, it is about the same size tire as the 160/80 so the speedo is still only off 5% as compared to the shorter tires. As far as tire-easy, no issue with them on the tire. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-07-2010, 02:38 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Darkside tires Dunlop SP5000 195/60-R16 10,000 miles no uneven wear issues, handles well, lower profile makes pulling the loaded trailer on steep inclines easier but makes it much easier to scrape the new pipes in a hard lean riding 2 up. Was running 26 psi but went up to 29 for less sidewall flex when hitting bumps or dips in curves. Purchased at Treaddepot.com for about $120. May look for a taller profile upon replacement. Overall very satisfied with the DS experience and the tire. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-07-2010, 03:19 PM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Darkside tires Cocheese, Use the link below to compare tire sizes. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-07-2010, 03:56 PM	#11
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Darkside tires Bridgeston Turanza EL400-02 195-60-16 Great tire no issues. Sweet spot is 32 PSI Riding 2 up 35 PSI www.tirerack.com __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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09-08-2010, 03:24 PM	#12
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Darkside tires I ordered some SP5000 from tirerack. I could be Darth Vadering it this weekend. We will see. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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09-12-2010, 08:11 AM	#13
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Darkside tires It's done. Let me say, it will be good getting the extra mileage because this job along with the swing arm greasing is a big one. I am glad it's done. I have not balanced yet, because dyna beads are late, but rode it and it rides fine. Seems to ride about the same. Just every hard curve, I am thinking, hold baby. Put about 50 miles on it so far. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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09-12-2010, 09:25 AM	#14
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Darkside tires Looks good. What pressure did you start with cocheese? __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-12-2010, 10:06 AM	#15
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Darkside tires I am at 35 PSI now. Was thinking of dropping to 30PSI to avoid early wear down the middle. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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