tire suggestions!

cndfireman · 06-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Hello fellow nomads I am leaving on wed. morning for americade bike rally in lake george new york and i am in need of new rubber. At this rally they have a huge vendors area with vendors of all kinds that do installations right on the spot. I was wondering what the consensus was on this site about what tires to purchase? Avon, Metzler ........... I know the bridgstones are cupping bad but this is my first big cruiser ( i had a vulcan classic 805 prior) I am going to assume that the heavier bikes are harder on tires so i am looking for some expert advise or opinions on which tires best suit the nomad. I live in eastern ontario canada so we don't have many days of extreme heat riding maybe 2 or 3 weeks of weather in the upper 90's mostly mid 70's to 80's. But as i look outside this evening i think i need a pontoon boat instead freeking rain!!! and 40's in june. What is the Al Gore talking about global warming my a**

Scoot · 06-01-2009, 07:39 PM

What year Nomad?

cndfireman · 06-01-2009, 07:41 PM

2003 1500 fi

**coacha** · 06-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Anything is better than the Stones. I just put on Dunlop's. Ridden 250 miles so far on them and love them.

cactusjack · 06-01-2009, 09:10 PM

I wasn't impressed with the Metzelers. I now have an Avon Cobra on the rear and it's great. I'll be replacing my ME880 up front with a Dunlop Elite 3 this weekend.

Scoot · 06-01-2009, 09:26 PM

If I was you I'd start out try the Metzelers 880. With the dunlop3 you have only the oversized to install 160/80/16. With the newer 1600 they have alot more options than we do on a 1500.
If you don't like the Metz. then try another tire.

kawgirl · 06-01-2009, 09:31 PM

I have the Elite 3 on mine and really like it. I have a new rear tire that will be installed June 9th. This will be the second Elite 3 on the rear for me.

**Top Cat** · 06-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawgirl (nckawgirl)

I have the Elite 3 on mine and really like it. I have a new rear tire that will be installed June 9th. This will be the second Elite 3 on the rear for me.

Amy, how many miles did you get on the first Elite 3 ???

Scoot · 06-01-2009, 10:45 PM

[quote=Top Cat (TC) ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "kawgirl (nckawgirl)":mnivb4zo

I have the Elite 3 on mine and really like it. I have a new rear tire that will be installed June 9th. This will be the second Elite 3 on the rear for me.

Amy, how many miles did you get on the first Elite 3 ???
[/quote:mnivb4zo]

yep I'd like to know

I get about 7000 to 10,000 miles on a Metz.

cndfireman · 06-02-2009, 08:14 AM

So would I. I know not much between us and the road but if i can save some much needed $$$ and not have to compromise safety well that just means i will have more money to spend on other stuff on my holiday LOL!!!! Boy the wife hates it when i go shopping lol!

**ringadingh** · 06-02-2009, 09:03 AM

I just installed a new Dunlop on the front and its a lot better than the Metzeler that it replaced. A lot of the ME880's cause the bike to wobble after a few miles of wear.

cactusjack · 06-02-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I just installed a new Dunlop on the front and its a lot better than the Metzeler that it replaced. A lot of the ME880's cause the bike to wobble after a few miles of wear.

Ah, that's what I needed to hear! I'll be putting my Elite 3 on the front this weekend, replacing my worn out ME880.

caper · 06-02-2009, 09:33 AM

I was going to put on the dunlop E3 also..just woundering I never see anyone on this sight talk about Michelin's. Whats up with that???

zoom45 · 06-02-2009, 10:22 AM

I use the Dunlop D404. I got them at Dennis Kirk for $83. I usually get 10000-11000 out of one on the rear so I just can't justify twice the price for another tire that gets about the same mileage. IMO. I may try the car tire next time though.
Zoom45

redeye · 06-02-2009, 10:25 AM

What is wrong with the Bridgestone tire? On my last set I got 14,000+ miles on my rear tire & 21,000+ on the front. The rear was replaced at 7,000 by the previous owner. Niether tire was down to the wear bars, but they were very close. One thing I am anal about is checking tire pressure every week. For value & haven't heard of other tire with the same longeventy. 90% of my riding is on California freeways at 70-80 mph...-Rich

06-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
cndfireman Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: long sault ontario Posts: 113	tire suggestions! Hello fellow nomads I am leaving on wed. morning for americade bike rally in lake george new york and i am in need of new rubber. At this rally they have a huge vendors area with vendors of all kinds that do installations right on the spot. I was wondering what the consensus was on this site about what tires to purchase? Avon, Metzler ........... I know the bridgstones are cupping bad but this is my first big cruiser ( i had a vulcan classic 805 prior) I am going to assume that the heavier bikes are harder on tires so i am looking for some expert advise or opinions on which tires best suit the nomad. I live in eastern ontario canada so we don't have many days of extreme heat riding maybe 2 or 3 weeks of weather in the upper 90's mostly mid 70's to 80's. But as i look outside this evening i think i need a pontoon boat instead freeking rain!!! and 40's in june. What is the Al Gore talking about global warming my a** Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	tire suggestions! What year Nomad? __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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06-01-2009, 07:41 PM	#3
cndfireman Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: long sault ontario Posts: 113	tire suggestions! 2003 1500 fi
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coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	tire suggestions! Anything is better than the Stones. I just put on Dunlop's. Ridden 250 miles so far on them and love them. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	tire suggestions! If I was you I'd start out try the Metzelers 880. With the dunlop3 you have only the oversized to install 160/80/16. With the newer 1600 they have alot more options than we do on a 1500. If you don't like the Metz. then try another tire. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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06-01-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	tire suggestions! I have the Elite 3 on mine and really like it. I have a new rear tire that will be installed June 9th. This will be the second Elite 3 on the rear for me. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-02-2009, 08:14 AM	#10
cndfireman Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: long sault ontario Posts: 113	tire suggestions! So would I. I know not much between us and the road but if i can save some much needed $$$ and not have to compromise safety well that just means i will have more money to spend on other stuff on my holiday LOL!!!! Boy the wife hates it when i go shopping lol!
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06-02-2009, 09:03 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	tire suggestions! I just installed a new Dunlop on the front and its a lot better than the Metzeler that it replaced. A lot of the ME880's cause the bike to wobble after a few miles of wear. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-02-2009, 09:33 AM	#13
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	tire suggestions! I was going to put on the dunlop E3 also..just woundering I never see anyone on this sight talk about Michelin's. Whats up with that??? __________________ Live in the NOW !
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06-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#14
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	tire suggestions! I use the Dunlop D404. I got them at Dennis Kirk for $83. I usually get 10000-11000 out of one on the rear so I just can't justify twice the price for another tire that gets about the same mileage. IMO. I may try the car tire next time though. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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06-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#15
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	tire suggestions! What is wrong with the Bridgestone tire? On my last set I got 14,000+ miles on my rear tire & 21,000+ on the front. The rear was replaced at 7,000 by the previous owner. Niether tire was down to the wear bars, but they were very close. One thing I am anal about is checking tire pressure every week. For value & haven't heard of other tire with the same longeventy. 90% of my riding is on California freeways at 70-80 mph...-Rich
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