WIDER TIRE IN REAR

[bignomadmike]

u guys been helpful with the best tire to go with for a 2004 nomad fi but whats the maximum width i can go with for that rim ps. please give the whole size need to order asap!!!

Metzler 160/80B-16 is what I run. There's about 1/16" clearance to the swingarm tube.

[bignomadmike]

thanks caddmannq ,i hav the same color bike Big Mike

Man, that was quick response caddmannQ.

[radco]

Originally Posted by caddmannq

Metzler 160/80B-16 is what I run. There's about 1/16" clearance to the swingarm tube.

What are the Pros and Cons of the bigger tire??? THANKs Rich

[Todd]

Just remember that a 1600 is different than a 1500 when it comes to tire size........................sounds obvious but confusion over this has happened before on the board.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

Just remember that a 1600 is different than a 1500 when it comes to tire size........................sounds obvious but confusion over this has happened before on the board.

Yes it has, I didn't know they were different till BD told me on another thread.
It was suggested by someone, we add the year of the bike we own in our signature. I think it is a good idea but it hasen,t seemed to catch on ???

[dogdoc]

good idea TC

[quote=Top Cat (TC) ]

Originally Posted by "todd (Nomadis Custodis)":ffnavb1h

Just remember that a 1600 is different than a 1500 when it comes to tire size........................sounds obvious but confusion over this has happened before on the board.

Yes it has, I didn't know they were different till BD told me on another thread.
It was suggested by someone, we add the year of the bike we own in our signature. I think it is a good idea but it hasen,t seemed to catch on ???[/quote:ffnavb1h]

What? You mean there's someone somewhere on this Earth that doesn't know I ride a 2004 1500FI?

There! I fixed it. ;)

[macmac]

I know what Cadd rides, but I don't know what everyone else rides.. Doesn't matter as I ride the fastest 06 green and silver one.. LOL

for 1600's these are a choice. I added a (*) to the ones i will be hunting down, note these are BOTH radials, I need these ASAP, for in stock, and lower prices.. lower shipping counts too, as i will install em all by myself unless I can convince Cadd to come back East.. ;-)

Metzler 880's
* = radial
Front
150 80HR 16 ...........................(1/2 inch taller than stock)
150/80R16M/CTL 71V ..............ME880F*


Rear
180/ 60 HR 16 ...........(1/4 inch shorter than stock)
180/70/16
180/70R16M/CTL 77H ME880 *

Anyone know, anyone, who knows anyone?

Originally Posted by radco

What are the Pros and Cons of the bigger tire??? THANKs Rich

Pros: More traction, better gas mileage, lower RPM on the freeway

Cons: Harder to mount, more unsprung weight, higher cost, less chance of finally doing a wheelie on a Nomad. ;)

[macmac]

The Metzler site hasn't got Nomads! Grrrr you have to select bikes by click down menu before you can see any tire sizes!

What links are you guys looking at?

Ron Ayers Motorsports, Motorcycle Superstore. For the rear tire look for one for a '90's Goldwing 160/80HB-16. That's the one I use.

Originally Posted by caddmannq

Ron Ayers Motorsports, Motorcycle Superstore. For the rear tire look for one for a '90's Goldwing 160/80HB-16. That's the one I use.

That's right. I run a Metzeler 160/80HB-16 GL1500 Goldwing tire also on my '99 1500. Higher Load rated too. I love it.


http://www.chromeworld.com/index.cfm...categoryID=125