Rear tire size

Stump · 07-23-2010, 09:51 PM

Has anyone tried putting a 160 on the back of your bike ? I was talking to a frend of mine and my mechanic about it today and i was told it should fit with no problem, I was wondering if anyone tryed it yet and how it workout ?

**MAS Tequila** · 07-24-2010, 05:43 AM

Which bike do you have?

There are guys running up to 195s on 1500s and 205s on 1600s.

I have a 185/75/16 on my 03 1500.

MT

**ringadingh** · 07-24-2010, 08:03 AM

A 160 will fit fine if thats what you want to install.

macmac · 07-24-2010, 08:24 AM

Year make and model please. Sounds like maybe this is a 1500, but it could be a 1600 it even a 1700 for all we know.

Stump · 07-30-2010, 07:57 PM

My bike is a 01 1500g , i installed the 160 on it and it rides fine so far, but Iam going to wait and see how it does with a little more wear on it , and see if it wears good or not .

landman · 07-31-2010, 07:22 PM

i am running the 160/80-16 bias dunlop e-3 on my 08.it is wearing well and the ride and handling are great.

**ringadingh** · 08-02-2010, 05:34 PM

The 1500's have a 3.5" rim whereas the 1600's are a 4.5" rim, Thats basically the only differrence. You can go up and down in tire size a little bit, depending on your needs.

ells · 08-02-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landman

i am running the 160/80-16 bias dunlop e-3 on my 08.it is wearing well and the ride and handling are great.

Same here. Second one I've had,except first was the Metz and it was good for about 15K. Current one is at 12K and easily good for 3-4K more.

**MAS Tequila** · 08-02-2010, 09:21 PM

If you want to stay with the bike tire consider using a Valkyrie tire.

The 180/70/16 will easily fit. And should correct most of the speedo error.

MT

ells · 08-02-2010, 10:02 PM

Speedo error vs an extra 6-8K of wear - hummmmm.

usranger74 · 08-02-2010, 10:16 PM

So, what are the advantages/disadvantages of different size tires?

blowndodge · 08-02-2010, 11:23 PM

A taller rear tire corrects some if not most of the speedometer error. When I'm doing 70mph very few cars are passing me now. Before I had to keep the speedometer between 75-80 indicated to stay with traffic. there is no feeling to "upshift" to a "sixth" gear now with my 2" taller truck tire.

macmac · 08-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Wear is another consideration. Like BD sort of I run a car tire. I did it for wear only. It mimics stock height so I still have 10% speedo error, but I don't pay any attention to the speedo. Just don't care what it says, and if I must entering a school zone I just do the math.

I am grate full it is 10% which makes the math easy.

Stump, the largest possible tire you can run is 195/60 R 16 which is a car tire, the 180 wide is it in a bike tire since the carcass is rounder.

The 1600 is another critter altogether.

kudzufarmer · 08-03-2010, 06:18 PM

I am running a 180/70 on my 05 1600....no problems...it did correct my speedo to within 3 - 5 MPH against a GPS at highway speeds (75 - 80).....but of course I don't do anything over 70 mph on the interstate

Stump · 08-04-2010, 05:53 PM

I never thought i could run a 180 on the back , well iam happy with the 160 right now but maybe next time i might try a 180 i'am not sure but i got time .Thanks i learn something new every time I log into this web sight .

07-23-2010, 09:51 PM	#1
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Rear tire size Has anyone tried putting a 160 on the back of your bike ? I was talking to a frend of mine and my mechanic about it today and i was told it should fit with no problem, I was wondering if anyone tryed it yet and how it workout ? __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-24-2010, 05:43 AM	#2
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Rear tire size Which bike do you have? There are guys running up to 195s on 1500s and 205s on 1600s. I have a 185/75/16 on my 03 1500. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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07-24-2010, 08:03 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Rear tire size A 160 will fit fine if thats what you want to install. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-24-2010, 08:24 AM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Rear tire size Year make and model please. Sounds like maybe this is a 1500, but it could be a 1600 it even a 1700 for all we know. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-30-2010, 07:57 PM	#5
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Rear tire size My bike is a 01 1500g , i installed the 160 on it and it rides fine so far, but Iam going to wait and see how it does with a little more wear on it , and see if it wears good or not . __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Rear tire size i am running the 160/80-16 bias dunlop e-3 on my 08.it is wearing well and the ride and handling are great. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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08-02-2010, 05:34 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Rear tire size The 1500's have a 3.5" rim whereas the 1600's are a 4.5" rim, Thats basically the only differrence. You can go up and down in tire size a little bit, depending on your needs. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-02-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Rear tire size If you want to stay with the bike tire consider using a Valkyrie tire. The 180/70/16 will easily fit. And should correct most of the speedo error. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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08-02-2010, 10:02 PM	#10
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Rear tire size Speedo error vs an extra 6-8K of wear - hummmmm.
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08-02-2010, 10:16 PM	#11
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Rear tire size So, what are the advantages/disadvantages of different size tires? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Rear tire size A taller rear tire corrects some if not most of the speedometer error. When I'm doing 70mph very few cars are passing me now. Before I had to keep the speedometer between 75-80 indicated to stay with traffic. there is no feeling to "upshift" to a "sixth" gear now with my 2" taller truck tire. __________________ 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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08-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Rear tire size Wear is another consideration. Like BD sort of I run a car tire. I did it for wear only. It mimics stock height so I still have 10% speedo error, but I don't pay any attention to the speedo. Just don't care what it says, and if I must entering a school zone I just do the math. I am grate full it is 10% which makes the math easy. Stump, the largest possible tire you can run is 195/60 R 16 which is a car tire, the 180 wide is it in a bike tire since the carcass is rounder. The 1600 is another critter altogether. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-03-2010, 06:18 PM	#14
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	Rear tire size I am running a 180/70 on my 05 1600....no problems...it did correct my speedo to within 3 - 5 MPH against a GPS at highway speeds (75 - 80).....but of course I don't do anything over 70 mph on the interstate
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08-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#15
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Rear tire size I never thought i could run a 180 on the back , well iam happy with the 160 right now but maybe next time i might try a 180 i'am not sure but i got time .Thanks i learn something new every time I log into this web sight . __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare.
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