Tires

charles · 09-20-2007, 09:52 AM

On the person who wrote about tires. He stated that he put 180/70X16 mitzler tires on the rear of his bike which I belive to be "RUBY EARL" I was wondering did he have to modify his rear or did he have any trouble mounting these larger tires or was there no problem at all????
Thanks!

09-20-2007, 09:57 AM

That would be King Trip! I don't believe any mod required on Nomad 1600's! I ride a '99 1500 and top out at 160's..... The Tripster will fill you in shortly I'm sure! Welcome to the forum btw!

El Nico

nightflight1 · 09-20-2007, 02:10 PM

I used the Metz radial on the rear of my '05 and it seems there is more distance from tire to drive shaft than the OEM Stones it came with. I like the ME 880's but there sure doesn't seem to be much rubber touching the pavement when I look at the dirty treads after riding thru a little dirt. I guess all bike tires are that way but I now see why there is not much grab when the rear brake is applied. LOL

socwkbiker · 09-20-2007, 03:49 PM

I know we already had a thread about this but I would really like to just hear how people feel about the quality and durability of their tires.
I have Stones on mine, stock size and I like them, but I'm always wondering if there isn't a better tire available.

unwind2 · 09-20-2007, 04:19 PM

I will need new tires in the spring. Having a hard time deciding on what to go with. :-/

blowndodge · 09-20-2007, 04:50 PM

I'm partial to rubber????

09-20-2007, 05:33 PM

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I have Stones on mine, stock size and I like them, but I'm always wondering if there isn't a better tire available.

METZLER, the stock stones suck. When you change to a different brand you will understand how bad they suck.[/quote:vq0e0kyn]

1+/\ I agree big time. I went with the meztler 180/70R-16 on the rear and it fits our 06-07 Nomads like a glove. No rubbing or modding needed. My bridges last till 12K not bad but metzler is a much better tire IMO. Grabs better and is a little softer than bridgestones. Hope it helps good luck ...

dank · 09-20-2007, 05:47 PM

I put ME880's on my 06. No modification needed. Radial on the back, bias-ply on the front. I have 9,000 miles on them. I like the way they track through corners and have found them good in wet weather. I much prefer their cornering to the OEM tires. I would say they are good touring tires. They sing a little in corners. I'm not a peg grinder in corners, so I can't say how they will work for someone who is more aggressive. (Heck, it is hard too find a corner on most Michigan roads.)

socwkbiker · 09-20-2007, 09:51 PM

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I'm partial to rubber????

socwkbiker · 09-20-2007, 09:54 PM

Since I have an '05, will those same tires work?

09-21-2007, 06:48 AM

When I ot my Nomad, it had Dunlop 404's on it..... they rode great but were noisey! I played around with a Maxxis front and Duro rear.... you all know what happened.......never again....

I have the ME 880's on there now!

unwind2 · 09-21-2007, 08:20 AM

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I'm partial to rubber????

LOL...............ah.....I'll could do a lot with that statement but will leave it alone.

09-21-2007, 01:23 PM

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LOL...............ah.....I'll could do a lot with that statement but will leave it alone.

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**scion0** · 09-21-2007, 01:28 PM

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LOL...............ah.....I'll could do a lot with that statement but will leave it alone.

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Hey Nico, did you even try to resist~!

09-21-2007, 01:43 PM

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Couldn't resist......

Hey Nico, did you even try to resist~!

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For a minute!!

09-20-2007, 09:52 AM	#1
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09-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Tires That would be King Trip! I don't believe any mod required on Nomad 1600's! I ride a '99 1500 and top out at 160's..... The Tripster will fill you in shortly I'm sure! Welcome to the forum btw! El Nico
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09-20-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
nightflight1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley of TX Posts: 97	Tires I used the Metz radial on the rear of my '05 and it seems there is more distance from tire to drive shaft than the OEM Stones it came with. I like the ME 880's but there sure doesn't seem to be much rubber touching the pavement when I look at the dirty treads after riding thru a little dirt. I guess all bike tires are that way but I now see why there is not much grab when the rear brake is applied. LOL __________________ '05 Nomad VBA#01280 KawiNow #1280 DarkSide#315 Patriot Guard Army Vet
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09-20-2007, 03:49 PM	#4
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Tires I know we already had a thread about this but I would really like to just hear how people feel about the quality and durability of their tires. I have Stones on mine, stock size and I like them, but I'm always wondering if there isn't a better tire available. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-20-2007, 04:19 PM	#5
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Tires I will need new tires in the spring. Having a hard time deciding on what to go with. :-/ __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-20-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Tires I'm partial to rubber???? __________________ 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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09-20-2007, 05:47 PM	#8
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Tires I put ME880's on my 06. No modification needed. Radial on the back, bias-ply on the front. I have 9,000 miles on them. I like the way they track through corners and have found them good in wet weather. I much prefer their cornering to the OEM tires. I would say they are good touring tires. They sing a little in corners. I'm not a peg grinder in corners, so I can't say how they will work for someone who is more aggressive. (Heck, it is hard too find a corner on most Michigan roads.) __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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09-20-2007, 09:54 PM	#10
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Tires Since I have an '05, will those same tires work? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-21-2007, 06:48 AM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Tires When I ot my Nomad, it had Dunlop 404's on it..... they rode great but were noisey! I played around with a Maxxis front and Duro rear.... you all know what happened.......never again.... I have the ME 880's on there now!
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