205/60 16 fitted on a vaquero...looks like it fits?

element80 · 04-29-2012, 02:52 PM

element80 · 04-29-2012, 02:52 PM

this isn't my bike, but planning on a car tire...yall think this tire will rub the swing arm, fender, belt etc? he said he had to leave the belt guard off.

recumbentbob · 04-29-2012, 04:59 PM

Looks awfully close to me.

Bud2rat · 04-29-2012, 05:25 PM

I would install a 195/60R16. I believe that it would clear with no problems. However, I installed a Bridgestone Turanza EL400 size 175/65/16 on my 2001 Nomad. I have room to spare.

**ringadingh** · 04-29-2012, 06:34 PM

I would go with a narrower tire as well, the 175 or 195 width tires are more than wide enough.

**Jared** · 04-29-2012, 06:56 PM

Not being able to mount the belt guard would be the deal breaker for me.

That being said, after running the tire for a few miles check and see if there are any rubbing points. If there aren't you're probably fine leaving it. I would ether make a new or modify the original belt guard though. The belt is already susceptible to rocks etc. as is and can only imagine the trouble you may run into without the guard.

element80 · 04-29-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Not being able to mount the belt guard would be the deal breaker for me.

That being said, after running the tire for a few miles check and see if there are any rubbing points. If there aren't you're probably fine leaving it. I would ether make a new or modify the original belt guard though. The belt is already susceptible to rocks etc. as is and can only imagine the trouble you may run into without the guard.

I am going to check with this guy and see if he has noticed any rubbing, and how many miles he has on it now. If no rubbing, I am going to go for it, probably just modify my belt guard...shave a few inches off with the dremel ;)

**markclark57** · 04-29-2012, 07:20 PM

I'm with Jared on the new/modified guard. The 205 works fine on my '06

Shaft drive was on my list of deciding factors that moved me from HD/Victory to the Nomad.

**coacha** · 04-29-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

I would install a 195/60R16. I believe that it would clear with no problems. However, I installed a Bridgestone Turanza EL400 size 175/65/16 on my 2001 Nomad. I have room to spare.

where did you find that tire? I have a '99 Nomad and have been looking for a 175 and can't find one.

element80 · 04-29-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by coacha

where did you find that tire? I have a '99 Nomad and have been looking for a 175 and can't find one.

Kuhmo makes a 175 also.

element80 · 04-29-2012, 08:13 PM

Stock 170/70 16 is 119mm tall....195/60 is 117mm tall...I currently have a Dunlop 180/60 16 that is 108mm tall...this has killed my mpg and has me running the revs higher, and I have no idea how fast I am going...the stock spedo is incorrect already...I have run about 1k miles on this smaller tire, and would like to keep my odo somewhat accurate...the 205/60 is 123mm tall which should correct the speedo, and lower cruising RPMs ..it is also wider/taller which should = a little more cornering clearance, smoother ride, and longer life because it just flat out has more rubber there. If a 205 isn't safe or is too much trouble I guess ill just go with a 180/70 metzler or the stock size...I don't want to go shorter...a few hundred miles on this shorter tire, and I am sick of scraping, not having an idea on speed, and cruising over 3k on the highway all the time. You can get the measurements in inches by simply dividing any of the mm by 25.4...my current tire is about 1/2 in shorter than stock...and I have noticed a huge difference...mostly bad...it is nice to have new rubber on the bike though

**ringadingh** · 04-29-2012, 08:53 PM

The Vredestein Comtrac is also available in 175

dshelly · 04-29-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by element80

I am going to check with this guy and see if he has noticed any rubbing, and how many miles he has on it now. If no rubbing, I am going to go for it, probably just modify my belt guard...shave a few inches off with the dremel ;)

Don't forget to use the baleing wire on it too. ..

element80 · 04-29-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Don't forget to use the baleing wire on it too. ..

??? what is that?

dshelly · 04-29-2012, 09:25 PM

Guess maybe your too young to get that one. You know, Baling wire, twine, the stuff you use to bale hay??? In a hay baler ?

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element80 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 169	this isn't my bike, but planning on a car tire...yall think this tire will rub the swing arm, fender, belt etc? he said he had to leave the belt guard off. __________________ traded the vaquero on a streetglide
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Not being able to mount the belt guard would be the deal breaker for me. That being said, after running the tire for a few miles check and see if there are any rubbing points. If there aren't you're probably fine leaving it. I would ether make a new or modify the original belt guard though. The belt is already susceptible to rocks etc. as is and can only imagine the trouble you may run into without the guard. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I would install a 195/60R16. I believe that it would clear with no problems. However, I installed a Bridgestone Turanza EL400 size 175/65/16 on my 2001 Nomad. I have room to spare.
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markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I'm with Jared on the new/modified guard. The 205 works fine on my '06 Shaft drive was on my list of deciding factors that moved me from HD/Victory to the Nomad. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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04-29-2012, 08:13 PM	#11
element80 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 169	Stock 170/70 16 is 119mm tall....195/60 is 117mm tall...I currently have a Dunlop 180/60 16 that is 108mm tall...this has killed my mpg and has me running the revs higher, and I have no idea how fast I am going...the stock spedo is incorrect already...I have run about 1k miles on this smaller tire, and would like to keep my odo somewhat accurate...the 205/60 is 123mm tall which should correct the speedo, and lower cruising RPMs ..it is also wider/taller which should = a little more cornering clearance, smoother ride, and longer life because it just flat out has more rubber there. If a 205 isn't safe or is too much trouble I guess ill just go with a 180/70 metzler or the stock size...I don't want to go shorter...a few hundred miles on this shorter tire, and I am sick of scraping, not having an idea on speed, and cruising over 3k on the highway all the time. You can get the measurements in inches by simply dividing any of the mm by 25.4...my current tire is about 1/2 in shorter than stock...and I have noticed a huge difference...mostly bad...it is nice to have new rubber on the bike though __________________ traded the vaquero on a streetglide
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The Vredestein Comtrac is also available in 175 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Guess maybe your too young to get that one. You know, Baling wire, twine, the stuff you use to bale hay??? In a hay baler ?
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