Double Darkside

Sgt. Country · 11-20-2012, 10:21 AM

I am ordering "Hankook-Optimo H426" 195/60-16 tires for both front and rear from Tire Rack. After they come and I get them installed I'll give some details on the ride. Thanks to all you riders I have made this choice and since I ride a 1999 Greenie Nomad Trike I don't for see any problems. Take care, ride safe and God Bless.

macmac · 11-20-2012, 10:32 AM

That should work fine.......

I would be interested in your opinion of the quality of these tires though..

Also wondering if there is room for a tire this size on the ft of the 1500...

I bet you will need to let out the air so the tire is softer to get in there. That is pretty std for the rear tire anyway.

Like to see pics too.

**Jared** · 11-20-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Country

I am ordering "Hankook-Optimo H426" 195/60-16 tires for both front and rear from Tire Rack. After they come and I get them installed I'll give some details on the ride. Thanks to all you riders I have made this choice and since I ride a 1999 Greenie Nomad Trike I don't for see any problems. Take care, ride safe and God Bless.

I don't think a 195 will fit under the front fender or perhaps not even on the front wheel. That tire is almost 2" wider!

Sgt. Country · 11-20-2012, 04:47 PM

Thanks Utah, I will do some checking then before I order both. I got the idea from Darkside.com.

Sgt. Country · 11-20-2012, 04:56 PM

I just looked at the Darkside tire info center and the 195/60-16 was put on a 2004 Nomad, are the tire sizes the same size between 1999 and 2004 Nomad's.

**Jared** · 11-20-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Country

I just looked at the Darkside tire info center and the 195/60-16 was put on a 2004 Nomad, are the tire sizes the same size between 1999 and 2004 Nomad's.

The front and rear aren't the same width. A 195 may fit on the rear, but most likely not on the front.

Sgt. Country · 11-20-2012, 07:02 PM

I have done some more checking and I'm changing to car tire on rear and Nomad rear tire on the front. Thanks for your help.

BigRat · 11-20-2012, 07:57 PM

So, are you actually going triple-Darkside? If you are using a car tire in the front, I assume it is because it is a three wheeler?

(BTW - I just went Double-Darkside and I used a Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 rear tire, reversed on the front - so far so good.)

Sgt. Country · 11-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Hey BigRat, where did you get the Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 tire. I've looking all over and can't seem to find anything close. Thanks bro.

**Jared** · 11-20-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Country

Hey BigRat, where did you get the Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 tire. I've looking all over and can't seem to find anything close. Thanks bro.

Just so you're aware, when someone is referring to "double darkside" they are running the same size tire as comes stock on the front, but they are just running one marked as a "rear" motorcycle tire. You most likely want to continue running a 150/80 X 16. Rear Metzeler tires have 2mm deeper tread than the front in the exact same size and that is why most choose to do this.

BigRat · 11-21-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Country

Hey BigRat, where did you get the Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 tire. I've looking all over and can't seem to find anything close. Thanks bro.

Got it on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENDA-KRUZ-K...item564f251b51

sonny · 11-21-2012, 02:40 PM

A fella on this site, alangoff, has tried or is running a CT front and
rear on a 2 wheel Nomad. You might want to see if you can find him and get some info.
Thanks for your time

BigRat · 11-21-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sonny

A fella on this site, alangoff, has tried or is running a CT front and
rear on a 2 wheel Nomad. You might want to see if you can find him and get some info.
Thanks for your time

I tracked down the thread you mentioned: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ight=dark+side

Interesting! You have to admire a test-pilot.

sonny · 11-21-2012, 07:20 PM

I sent him a PM when he posted that so I would not forget how to find him. Based on how his does, my next front tire will probably be a CT. He answered my PM quick and seemed very willing to share the info he's got. But that is typical for this site.
Thanks for your time

alangoff · 11-24-2012, 11:24 PM

a 175/60-16 does fit on the front and does not change the total height of the bike much....do notice some when parking, have to make sure to keep the kick side stand on the down hill side. have 11000 miles on the car tire rear (dunlop sp5000 195/6016) and 8000 miles on the car tire on the front (175/60-16 federal formoza). bike rides fantastic, handles great. tires show very little wear, some side lug cupping on the rear tire. run about 33 psi in the rear and 38 in the front. higher pressures to keep the front tire from feeling to loose.
bike feels so tied to the road that i dont feel road line bumps and the section paving on some asphalt roads do not throw me around at all.

11-20-2012, 10:21 AM	#1
Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	Double Darkside I am ordering "Hankook-Optimo H426" 195/60-16 tires for both front and rear from Tire Rack. After they come and I get them installed I'll give some details on the ride. Thanks to all you riders I have made this choice and since I ride a 1999 Greenie Nomad Trike I don't for see any problems. Take care, ride safe and God Bless. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2012, 10:32 AM	#2
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	That should work fine....... I would be interested in your opinion of the quality of these tires though.. Also wondering if there is room for a tire this size on the ft of the 1500... I bet you will need to let out the air so the tire is softer to get in there. That is pretty std for the rear tire anyway. Like to see pics too. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-20-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	Thanks Utah, I will do some checking then before I order both. I got the idea from Darkside.com. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933
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11-20-2012, 04:56 PM	#5
Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	I just looked at the Darkside tire info center and the 195/60-16 was put on a 2004 Nomad, are the tire sizes the same size between 1999 and 2004 Nomad's. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2012, 07:02 PM	#7
Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	I have done some more checking and I'm changing to car tire on rear and Nomad rear tire on the front. Thanks for your help. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933
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11-20-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
BigRat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 430	So, are you actually going triple-Darkside? If you are using a car tire in the front, I assume it is because it is a three wheeler? (BTW - I just went Double-Darkside and I used a Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 rear tire, reversed on the front - so far so good.)
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11-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#9
Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	Hey BigRat, where did you get the Kenda Kruz 150/80-16 tire. I've looking all over and can't seem to find anything close. Thanks bro. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933
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11-21-2012, 02:40 PM	#12
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	A fella on this site, alangoff, has tried or is running a CT front and rear on a 2 wheel Nomad. You might want to see if you can find him and get some info. Thanks for your time __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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11-21-2012, 07:20 PM	#14
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	I sent him a PM when he posted that so I would not forget how to find him. Based on how his does, my next front tire will probably be a CT. He answered my PM quick and seemed very willing to share the info he's got. But that is typical for this site. Thanks for your time __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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11-24-2012, 11:24 PM	#15
alangoff Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sparta, wi Posts: 82	a 175/60-16 does fit on the front and does not change the total height of the bike much....do notice some when parking, have to make sure to keep the kick side stand on the down hill side. have 11000 miles on the car tire rear (dunlop sp5000 195/6016) and 8000 miles on the car tire on the front (175/60-16 federal formoza). bike rides fantastic, handles great. tires show very little wear, some side lug cupping on the rear tire. run about 33 psi in the rear and 38 in the front. higher pressures to keep the front tire from feeling to loose. bike feels so tied to the road that i dont feel road line bumps and the section paving on some asphalt roads do not throw me around at all.
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