Tread depth

waterman · 04-03-2008, 04:45 PM

Anybody know what the original tread depth is on the bridgestones that come with the Nomad?

Purchased a tread depth gauge so I can see what the wear is on tires. The rear has 3/32" tread depth. According to the book, it is close to replacement.

gshep · 04-03-2008, 04:51 PM

Waterman, I checked one today, however it was not mounted so I'm not sure if it will be accurate. It measured 7mm.
The book says change rear at 2mm if running under 80mph. My rear tire is at 3.5 mm after 5000 miles.
Shep

waterman · 04-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Thanks Shep. Mine is about 2.5 mm or the 3/32. New is almost 9/32. Man those originals wear like garbage. I only have 4800 on these.

bobzinger · 04-03-2008, 05:27 PM

According to Bridgestone the Front Exedra G721F is .156 or 5/32, The rear Exedra G722 is .281 or 9/32.

VulcanE · 04-03-2008, 08:10 PM

My OEM Stones only lasted about 8000 miles, and the Metzlers aren't lasting but about 8000-9000 miles. It gets expensive keeping the NAD in shoes!

04-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Tread depth Anybody know what the original tread depth is on the bridgestones that come with the Nomad? Purchased a tread depth gauge so I can see what the wear is on tires. The rear has 3/32" tread depth. According to the book, it is close to replacement. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#2
gshep Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	Tread depth Waterman, I checked one today, however it was not mounted so I'm not sure if it will be accurate. It measured 7mm. The book says change rear at 2mm if running under 80mph. My rear tire is at 3.5 mm after 5000 miles. Shep
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04-03-2008, 05:12 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Tread depth Thanks Shep. Mine is about 2.5 mm or the 3/32. New is almost 9/32. Man those originals wear like garbage. I only have 4800 on these. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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04-03-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Tread depth According to Bridgestone the Front Exedra G721F is .156 or 5/32, The rear Exedra G722 is .281 or 9/32. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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04-03-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Tread depth My OEM Stones only lasted about 8000 miles, and the Metzlers aren't lasting but about 8000-9000 miles. It gets expensive keeping the NAD in shoes! __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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