DARK SIDE Info please.....

nsasarge · 01-06-2010, 11:41 PM

The power of the dark side has my attention. I plan to choose between:

1. Michelin HydroEdge with Green X
2. General Altimax HP
3. Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread

My question is, will a 205/65/16 fit without modification??
I know that many 205/60/16 tires are run OK, but, the x/65/x gets my Odo/Speedometer closer to true. There are more tires available in 205/65/16. Fit with no mods is my only concern.

Many thanks!

cactusjack · 01-07-2010, 12:15 AM

They should fit fine, but you will have a gap of about 2 credit cards thickness between the tire sidewall and the swingarm. I am not certain if you have to grind down some of the swingarm gusset to make them fit or not.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-07-2010, 12:28 AM

Sounds a little too close for comfort to me CJ. If it is that close I would think the 60.

finky · 01-07-2010, 12:56 AM

I am running the 205x60x16 Goodyear Assurance and have not had a rub yet the gap is close but as we all know tyres grow slightly when you are moving,so it does not seem to be an issue.

nomad561 · 01-07-2010, 07:44 AM

My 205/60/16 General Altimax fits just fine.
If you are planning on going to the bike show in Greenville,SC I'll be there next Saturday if you want to take a look at my bike.

01-06-2010, 11:41 PM	#1
nsasarge Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yanceyville, NC Posts: 16	DARK SIDE Info please..... The power of the dark side has my attention. I plan to choose between: 1. Michelin HydroEdge with Green X 2. General Altimax HP 3. Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread My question is, will a 205/65/16 fit without modification?? I know that many 205/60/16 tires are run OK, but, the x/65/x gets my Odo/Speedometer closer to true. There are more tires available in 205/65/16. Fit with no mods is my only concern. Many thanks! __________________ Ride Safe! Shoot Straight. Speak the Truth. David "NSASarge" VROC 16025 KawaNOW 550 Patriot Guard Rider, ROK, NRA Instructor, N.C. CCW Instructor US Army M.I., Retired 2005 Nomad 1600 2010 Voyager 1700 Nevermind Area51. Worry about the other 50, or more! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-07-2010, 12:15 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	DARK SIDE Info please..... They should fit fine, but you will have a gap of about 2 credit cards thickness between the tire sidewall and the swingarm. I am not certain if you have to grind down some of the swingarm gusset to make them fit or not. __________________ 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
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01-07-2010, 12:28 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	DARK SIDE Info please..... Sounds a little too close for comfort to me CJ. If it is that close I would think the 60. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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01-07-2010, 12:56 AM	#4
finky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth Weastern Australia Posts: 386	DARK SIDE Info please..... I am running the 205x60x16 Goodyear Assurance and have not had a rub yet the gap is close but as we all know tyres grow slightly when you are moving,so it does not seem to be an issue.
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01-07-2010, 07:44 AM	#5
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	DARK SIDE Info please..... My 205/60/16 General Altimax fits just fine. If you are planning on going to the bike show in Greenville,SC I'll be there next Saturday if you want to take a look at my bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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