Factory tire life - Page 2

lonewolf · 08-12-2008, 03:12 PM

5300 on my stoner rear and its shot! i watch my tire pressure very close. 39 front 41 rear. I pull a trailer quite a bit. looking at 160/80/16 in a dunlop or metzler, anyone go this size ???

Yellow Jacket · 08-12-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

5300 on my stoner rear and its shot! i watch my tire pressure very close. 39 front 41 rear. I pull a trailer quite a bit. looking at 160/80/16 in a dunlop or metzler, anyone go this size ???

If you pull a trailer a lot consider going to a car tire for the rear. 195/65R-16.

lonewolf · 08-12-2008, 05:23 PM

are you still satisfied with the ride and performance of the car tire???

macmac · 08-12-2008, 06:21 PM

This brick has apx 8,500 on it

As you can see it is deader than dead..

The new tire is a Dunlop Sp Sport 5000 in 195/60/R16.

I like IT!

Yellow Jacket · 08-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Here's a pic of my stock tire and the tire I replaced it with. It's a Yokohama 195/80R-16.

I don't recommend that anyone go to this size tire.

1. I had to modify the gusset in the right front part of the swing arm to clear the tire.

2. I think the sidewall is just too tall. I get some wobble at speeds over 75 when encountering a difference in pavement height, like when lanes are being repaved.

One thing this size tire did accomplish is it corrected all the speedometer error.

I have nearly four thousand miles on this tire now and there is no discernible wear yet. It handles curves and twisties (like the dragon) just as good as the original tire. I doubt that I will go back to a motorcycle rear tire. I will however go to a smaller size such as a 195/65.

P.S. The stock 'Stone had 7966 miles on it in this picture.

Next time I'll probably go with the one macmac has.
Dunlop Sp Sport 5000 in 195/60/R16

macmac · 08-12-2008, 07:02 PM

Bob since I went with the Dunlop I find 'we can go with the Goodyear 205/60/R16. There is minimal clearance at the drive shaft tube, but there is clearance. The trad pattern on that tire is the cat's a$$....

Yellow Jacket · 08-12-2008, 07:22 PM

Hmmm, I will look into that one as well. However, as dkdixie said this weekend, when he looked at my car tire, that tire will probably last until you're sick of it and you change it just to get rid of it! :) :)

08-12-2008, 03:12 PM	#16
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Factory tire life 5300 on my stoner rear and its shot! i watch my tire pressure very close. 39 front 41 rear. I pull a trailer quite a bit. looking at 160/80/16 in a dunlop or metzler, anyone go this size ??? __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2008, 05:23 PM	#18
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Factory tire life are you still satisfied with the ride and performance of the car tire??? __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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08-12-2008, 06:21 PM	#19
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Factory tire life This brick has apx 8,500 on it As you can see it is deader than dead.. The new tire is a Dunlop Sp Sport 5000 in 195/60/R16. I like IT! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-12-2008, 06:45 PM	#20
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Factory tire life Here's a pic of my stock tire and the tire I replaced it with. It's a Yokohama 195/80R-16. I don't recommend that anyone go to this size tire. 1. I had to modify the gusset in the right front part of the swing arm to clear the tire. 2. I think the sidewall is just too tall. I get some wobble at speeds over 75 when encountering a difference in pavement height, like when lanes are being repaved. One thing this size tire did accomplish is it corrected all the speedometer error. I have nearly four thousand miles on this tire now and there is no discernible wear yet. It handles curves and twisties (like the dragon) just as good as the original tire. I doubt that I will go back to a motorcycle rear tire. I will however go to a smaller size such as a 195/65. P.S. The stock 'Stone had 7966 miles on it in this picture. Next time I'll probably go with the one macmac has. Dunlop Sp Sport 5000 in 195/60/R16 __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2008, 07:02 PM	#21
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Factory tire life Bob since I went with the Dunlop I find 'we can go with the Goodyear 205/60/R16. There is minimal clearance at the drive shaft tube, but there is clearance. The trad pattern on that tire is the cat's a$$.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-12-2008, 07:22 PM	#22
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Factory tire life Hmmm, I will look into that one as well. However, as dkdixie said this weekend, when he looked at my car tire, that tire will probably last until you're sick of it and you change it just to get rid of it! :) :) __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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