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09-07-2010, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Nomad Darkside owners. I am looking to going darkside soon, and I want your input. If you don't mind:
1. What tire are you running 2. What are the specs 3. How is it working out? Any issues at certain speeds or conditions? What PSI do you run? 4. Where did you get it/how much I am looking for something that will not raise the seat height. Currently riding on a worn Avon 180/70-16, so I would not mind the slightly lower height of stock. Thinking my best bet is a 195/60-16 in some brand.
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09-07-2010, 12:23 PM | #2 |
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1. Dunlop SP5000 Symmetrical
2. 195/60R/16 3. I've put about 17,000 miles since Jul 2009 on it with no issues. My only complaint is that it is a little shorter than the 180/70/16 motorcycle tire it replaced. I have to be very careful crossing gutters or my Cobra pipes will scrape. 4. www.tirerack.com. Don't remember, but I think around $125.
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09-07-2010, 01:14 PM | #3 |
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same tire as cactusjacks ! got mine thru www.tireasy.com basically same price. one fault. which was mine, ran at 36 psi out to sturgis in 09 and wore center out premature at 12000. am running mine at 28-30 psi now, like the feel even more.
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09-07-2010, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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Was looking at tires-easy.com today, tire was allot cheaper, but they got a horrible BBB rating of F. Thought I better pay more and go to tirerack.
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09-07-2010, 02:01 PM | #5 |
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1. Dunlop SP5000
2. 195/60R/16 3. It's working great! No problems so far (23,000 miles) 4. I can't remember where I bought it, but it was the best deal at the time. I paid $77.
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09-07-2010, 02:03 PM | #6 |
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Continental Vanco 2, 195/65-16. Purchased it from tire-easy.com for $150 with shipping. Running it at around 30 psi. No real issues with it at any speed.
Likes, it is about the same size tire as the 160/80 so the speedo is still only off 5% as compared to the shorter tires. As far as tire-easy, no issue with them on the tire.
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09-07-2010, 02:38 PM | #7 |
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Dunlop SP5000 195/60-R16
10,000 miles no uneven wear issues, handles well, lower profile makes pulling the loaded trailer on steep inclines easier but makes it much easier to scrape the new pipes in a hard lean riding 2 up. Was running 26 psi but went up to 29 for less sidewall flex when hitting bumps or dips in curves. Purchased at Treaddepot.com for about $120. May look for a taller profile upon replacement. Overall very satisfied with the DS experience and the tire.
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09-07-2010, 03:19 PM | #9 |
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Cocheese, Use the link below to compare tire sizes.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
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09-07-2010, 03:56 PM | #11 |
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Bridgeston Turanza EL400-02 195-60-16
Great tire no issues. Sweet spot is 32 PSI Riding 2 up 35 PSI www.tirerack.com
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09-08-2010, 03:24 PM | #12 |
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I ordered some SP5000 from tirerack. I could be Darth Vadering it this weekend. We will see.
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09-12-2010, 08:11 AM | #13 |
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It's done. Let me say, it will be good getting the extra mileage because this job along with the swing arm greasing is a big one. I am glad it's done. I have not balanced yet, because dyna beads are late, but rode it and it rides fine. Seems to ride about the same. Just every hard curve, I am thinking, hold baby. Put about 50 miles on it so far.
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09-12-2010, 09:25 AM | #14 |
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Looks good. What pressure did you start with cocheese?
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09-12-2010, 10:06 AM | #15 |
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I am at 35 PSI now. Was thinking of dropping to 30PSI to avoid early wear down the middle.
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