tire size

pooker · 06-07-2011, 01:55 PM

Anyone know the widest tire you can mount on the front of a 2008 1600 Nomad and still keep the fender.
Thanks

**BudMan** · 06-07-2011, 03:00 PM

I have the stock 150/80 on mine.
I'm sure someone knows how wide you can go.

pooker · 06-07-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

I have the stock 150/80 on mine.
I'm sure someone knows how wide you can go.

Yeah, I have stock on mine too.
I would like to go wider,................well the truth be known,........I want to try a car tire on the front, even if it's just around the block!!!!!
Ya don't know unless ya try!

recumbentbob · 06-08-2011, 02:33 PM

[quote
I would like to go wider,................well the truth be known,........I want to try a car tire on the front, even if it's just around the block!!!!!
Ya don't know unless ya try![/quote]

If and when you try it I would like to know the results............

**Top Cat** · 06-08-2011, 02:59 PM

What would be the purpose of a wider tire on the front?

blowndodge · 06-08-2011, 03:06 PM

the same purpose as how you went wider on your gut??!!

**Top Cat** · 06-08-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

the same purpose as how you went wider on your gut??!!

I find it hard to believe he wants a wider tire so he can get more food in there.

blowndodge · 06-08-2011, 04:04 PM

Tim............... for the first time I'm speechless!!!!!

**Top Cat** · 06-08-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Tim............... for the first time I'm speechless!!!!!

Then my work here is done

**Jared** · 06-08-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pooker

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudMan

I have the stock 150/80 on mine.
I'm sure someone knows how wide you can go.

Yeah, I have stock on mine too.
I would like to go wider,................well the truth be known,........I want to try a car tire on the front, even if it's just around the block!!!!!
Ya don't know unless ya try!

Don't think it's going to be possible without modifiying the fender or getting rid of it all together. Not too sure why you want to do it either? Most people get a LOT more miles out of their fron than their rear and they are cheaper in the first place.

upside22 · 06-09-2011, 08:07 AM

If the bigger tire actually gives you a bigger contact patch then it is possible it will offer better braking power. However, it will also offer more rolling resistance which will impact gas mileage at least a little.

**BudMan** · 06-09-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Tim............... for the first time I'm speechless!!!!!

What!!....Now I'm at a loss for words. ;)

06-07-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
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06-08-2011, 02:33 PM	#4
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	tire size [quote I would like to go wider,................well the truth be known,........I want to try a car tire on the front, even if it's just around the block!!!!! Ya don't know unless ya try![/quote] If and when you try it I would like to know the results............ __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-08-2011, 02:59 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	tire size What would be the purpose of a wider tire on the front? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	tire size the same purpose as how you went wider on your gut??!! __________________ 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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06-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	tire size Tim............... for the first time I'm speechless!!!!! __________________ 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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06-09-2011, 08:07 AM	#11
upside22 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 129	tire size If the bigger tire actually gives you a bigger contact patch then it is possible it will offer better braking power. However, it will also offer more rolling resistance which will impact gas mileage at least a little.
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