Fellow Darksiders

lonewolf · 06-08-2010, 09:08 PM

Fellow Darksiders, i have a question for you. when it comes time for you to replace your ct, will you use the same as you have on now ? Im running the sp5000, and due to over inflation,(running out to sturgis) last year, i have prematurely worn the center down on my tire. I do really like this tire and will probably replace it with another one. was just wondering what others thought they would do when replacing their ct. thanks.

**coacha** · 06-08-2010, 09:12 PM

That is an excellent question. I just put mine on (sp5000). I still have to get sweet spot figured out.

chainsaw · 06-08-2010, 09:20 PM

I have same tire and am very pleased with it. I would replace with the same tire.

**Cajunrider** · 06-08-2010, 09:33 PM

I will most likely go back with the SP 5000. I am pleased with its performance and very slow wear. A good 2 up trailer towing tire, shorter than the 180/70 I was using before giving more pulling power. No reason not to repeat.

cactusjack · 06-08-2010, 11:30 PM

I have no complaints with my SP5000, other than it is short. I might try to go with a taller tire.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-09-2010, 05:40 AM

I'm on my second CT. The first was a Federal 175/60/16 which was a great tire. Now I have a Continental Vanco 185/75/16.

What a difference. The 185/75 is just hands down superior in all ways. That extra sidewall and heavy duty construction make it a dream to ride.

So I'll stick with the truck tire.

MT

**Idaho** · 06-09-2010, 06:47 AM

Not a clue. I'm running a Continental Vanco 8 lt truck tire also. It is tall enough to correct speedo error which I like. Will have to wait to see if they are still around or if I need to find another.

**goose** · 06-09-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

Fellow Darksiders, i have a question for you. when it comes time for you to replace your ct, will you use the same as you have on now ? Im running the sp5000, and due to over inflation,(running out to sturgis) last year, i have prematurely worn the center down on my tire. I do really like this tire and will probably replace it with another one. was just wondering what others thought they would do when replacing their ct. thanks.

I'm running the FaulkenZeix512; 205/65 and love it, however I will not go back with that tall of a tire again. Or that wide of a CT IMO a 195 is plenty wide enough. But to answer your ? I am pleased with my CT just don't like the looks of that much tire under the rear fender, I guess it wouldn't bother me that much if I would replace the rear fender with a custom stretched rear fender.

**Kawhead** · 06-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Goose nearly stole my thought.

I have a 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread. My first tire was the SP5000, and compairing the two, I have to say I might either go back to that tire but most definitely the 195/60 size. I'm very pleased with the looks and tread pattern of the GY however.

dkdixie · 06-10-2010, 03:45 AM

Vredestein Quatrac 2 in 195/60 replaced the SP.
Like it....probably better than the SP. More rounded profile. Aggressive looking directional tread.

Lonewolf, if interested let me know and I'll forward pics and order info.

nomad561 · 06-10-2010, 06:43 AM

I'm running on a General Altimax 205/65/16 and I have to agree with the other guys,I'll buy a 195/65 next time around and the Altimax doesn't come in that size.
The good news is,I won't have to worry about that for a long time.

blowndodge · 06-10-2010, 09:58 AM

I won't need to replace my Conti 185/75/16 truck tire for the life of my Nomad so having a spare (don't make that size anymore) is not too big a worry for me. I have 9K miles on it including the Custer trip and it barely mikes out 1/32 less than new. That should get me 50K or more out of it.......

lonewolf · 06-11-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I won't need to replace my Conti 185/75/16 truck tire for the life of my Nomad so having a spare (don't make that size anymore) is not too big a worry for me. I have 9K miles on it including the Custer trip and it barely mikes out 1/32 less than new. That should get me 50K or more out of it.......

i understand you probably wont wear that out BD, but what would you go to if by some reason (hunk of metal) your tire got ruined ??

nightflight1 · 06-12-2010, 12:09 AM

I really like my Continental Vanco 2 195/65R/16. Running 28# pressure now and it stops better than any bike I have owned. Little bit of movement on roads with uneven tracks but not enough to make be go back to the MT.

lw · 06-12-2010, 03:07 PM

+1 on what Idaho said.

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Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

Not a clue. I'm running a Continental Vanco 8 lt truck tire also. It is tall enough to correct speedo error which I like. Will have to wait to see if they are still around or if I need to find another.

06-08-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Fellow Darksiders Fellow Darksiders, i have a question for you. when it comes time for you to replace your ct, will you use the same as you have on now ? Im running the sp5000, and due to over inflation,(running out to sturgis) last year, i have prematurely worn the center down on my tire. I do really like this tire and will probably replace it with another one. was just wondering what others thought they would do when replacing their ct. thanks. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Fellow Darksiders That is an excellent question. I just put mine on (sp5000). I still have to get sweet spot figured out. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-08-2010, 09:20 PM	#3
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Fellow Darksiders I have same tire and am very pleased with it. I would replace with the same tire.
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06-08-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Fellow Darksiders I will most likely go back with the SP 5000. I am pleased with its performance and very slow wear. A good 2 up trailer towing tire, shorter than the 180/70 I was using before giving more pulling power. No reason not to repeat. __________________ 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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06-08-2010, 11:30 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Fellow Darksiders I have no complaints with my SP5000, other than it is short. I might try to go with a taller tire. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-09-2010, 05:40 AM	#6
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Fellow Darksiders I'm on my second CT. The first was a Federal 175/60/16 which was a great tire. Now I have a Continental Vanco 185/75/16. What a difference. The 185/75 is just hands down superior in all ways. That extra sidewall and heavy duty construction make it a dream to ride. So I'll stick with the truck tire. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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06-09-2010, 06:47 AM	#7
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Fellow Darksiders Not a clue. I'm running a Continental Vanco 8 lt truck tire also. It is tall enough to correct speedo error which I like. Will have to wait to see if they are still around or if I need to find another. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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06-10-2010, 01:02 AM	#9
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Fellow Darksiders Goose nearly stole my thought. I have a 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread. My first tire was the SP5000, and compairing the two, I have to say I might either go back to that tire but most definitely the 195/60 size. I'm very pleased with the looks and tread pattern of the GY however. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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06-10-2010, 03:45 AM	#10
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Fellow Darksiders Vredestein Quatrac 2 in 195/60 replaced the SP. Like it....probably better than the SP. More rounded profile. Aggressive looking directional tread. Lonewolf, if interested let me know and I'll forward pics and order info. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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06-10-2010, 06:43 AM	#11
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Fellow Darksiders I'm running on a General Altimax 205/65/16 and I have to agree with the other guys,I'll buy a 195/65 next time around and the Altimax doesn't come in that size. The good news is,I won't have to worry about that for a long time.
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06-10-2010, 09:58 AM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Fellow Darksiders I won't need to replace my Conti 185/75/16 truck tire for the life of my Nomad so having a spare (don't make that size anymore) is not too big a worry for me. I have 9K miles on it including the Custer trip and it barely mikes out 1/32 less than new. That should get me 50K or more out of it....... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-12-2010, 12:09 AM	#14
nightflight1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley of TX Posts: 97	Fellow Darksiders I really like my Continental Vanco 2 195/65R/16. Running 28# pressure now and it stops better than any bike I have owned. Little bit of movement on roads with uneven tracks but not enough to make be go back to the MT. __________________ '05 Nomad VBA#01280 KawiNow #1280 DarkSide#315 Patriot Guard Army Vet
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