car tires questions

deacon · 04-09-2011, 08:17 PM

I apologize for bring up a subject that has likely been brought many times already. But, I may need a new rear tire before the season is over and I was wondering what kind of car tire some of you are using? Would I have to replace both front and rear with same tire? Do you notice any difference in handling? I ride mostly two up, does that make difference? Do the bike shops have any issues with mounting a car tire? One last thing, what is the best size for a 06 1600?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts

Yellow Jacket · 04-09-2011, 08:57 PM

A good place to start is on the Technical Board - Tires and Wheels - Car Tire Info.

Here's the direct link.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16076

deacon · 04-09-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

A good place to start is on the Technical Board - Tires and Wheels - Car Tire Info.

Here's the direct link.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16076

Thank you :)

bigdave · 04-09-2011, 09:08 PM

im running a car tire on mine and right now i wouldnt go back to a mc tire. Handling is as good if not a littlt better with the ct. i personally feel that riding 2 up with a car tire im much improved with a ct much smoother and my wife like it real well

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-09-2011, 10:58 PM

And all this time I thought car tires were for tires. You learn something new every day.

Just kidding of course. I know some of the guys use the car tire on the rear of their bikes.

blowndodge · 04-09-2011, 11:10 PM

You have to be a man to run a car tire

drno · 04-09-2011, 11:33 PM

Wow, I thought all you had to do was put one on....

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2011, 12:09 AM

Mine feels a little different than a bike tire, but nothing bad that you don't get used to very quickly. Overall I like it.

dkdixie · 04-10-2011, 04:40 AM

Deacon, you might want to visit my post on "Best car tire yet" in the garage section.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=21743

Don't know where you live, but if close to me would be happy to let you try my newest tire out.
Needless to say since I'm on my 3rd ct I really like them. If I can help answer any personal questions, let me know.

Cell: 770.595.2398

waterman · 04-10-2011, 05:22 AM

Deacon,

Many on here are running an SP5000. I am running a Continental Vanco 2. It is a little more money but a taller tire. So far I love it. It takes a few miles to get used to it but after that you really don't notice it. One issue on handling is that it takes a little more input when turning but you get over that quickly.

deacon · 04-10-2011, 07:54 AM

Thank you for the input and links! I may do this sooner then I thought. I bought my bike used with 30,000 miles on it and would like to do the swing arm before I go to far, I'm not sure if it has ever been done. Mac is less then an hour from me, maybe I'll get him to show me how! (see my post regarding my recent oil change :( )

Loafer · 04-10-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by deacon

Thank you for the input and links! I may do this sooner then I thought. I bought my bike used with 30,000 miles on it and would like to do the swing arm before I go to far, I'm not sure if it has ever been done. Mac is less then an hour from me, maybe I'll get him to show me how! (see my post regarding my recent oil change :( )

Call Mac and make an appointment. ;)

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2011, 08:31 AM

If you get a car tire installed now, and have the swingarm, driveshaft all cleaned,greased and serviced it should last until the tire needs replacing.

usranger74 · 04-10-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Deacon,

Many on here are running an SP5000. I am running a Continental Vanco 2. It is a little more money but a taller tire. So far I love it. It takes a few miles to get used to it but after that you really don't notice it. One issue on handling is that it takes a little more input when turning but you get over that quickly.

Joel - why a "taller tire"?

blowndodge · 04-10-2011, 09:46 AM

Like mine it makes the speedometer accurate..

04-09-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	car tires questions I apologize for bring up a subject that has likely been brought many times already. But, I may need a new rear tire before the season is over and I was wondering what kind of car tire some of you are using? Would I have to replace both front and rear with same tire? Do you notice any difference in handling? I ride mostly two up, does that make difference? Do the bike shops have any issues with mounting a car tire? One last thing, what is the best size for a 06 1600? Thanks in advance for your thoughts Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	car tires questions A good place to start is on the Technical Board - Tires and Wheels - Car Tire Info. Here's the direct link. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16076 __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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04-09-2011, 09:08 PM	#4
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	car tires questions im running a car tire on mine and right now i wouldnt go back to a mc tire. Handling is as good if not a littlt better with the ct. i personally feel that riding 2 up with a car tire im much improved with a ct much smoother and my wife like it real well __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	car tires questions And all this time I thought car tires were for tires. You learn something new every day. Just kidding of course. I know some of the guys use the car tire on the rear of their bikes. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	car tires questions You have to be a man to run a car 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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drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	car tires questions Wow, I thought all you had to do was put one on.... __________________ Made ya Look
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	car tires questions Mine feels a little different than a bike tire, but nothing bad that you don't get used to very quickly. Overall I like it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-10-2011, 04:40 AM	#9
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	car tires questions Deacon, you might want to visit my post on "Best car tire yet" in the garage section. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=21743 Don't know where you live, but if close to me would be happy to let you try my newest tire out. Needless to say since I'm on my 3rd ct I really like them. If I can help answer any personal questions, let me know. Cell: 770.595.2398 __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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04-10-2011, 05:22 AM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	car tires questions Deacon, Many on here are running an SP5000. I am running a Continental Vanco 2. It is a little more money but a taller tire. So far I love it. It takes a few miles to get used to it but after that you really don't notice it. One issue on handling is that it takes a little more input when turning but you get over that quickly. __________________ 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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04-10-2011, 07:54 AM	#11
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	car tires questions Thank you for the input and links! I may do this sooner then I thought. I bought my bike used with 30,000 miles on it and would like to do the swing arm before I go to far, I'm not sure if it has ever been done. Mac is less then an hour from me, maybe I'll get him to show me how! (see my post regarding my recent oil change :( )
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04-10-2011, 08:31 AM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	car tires questions If you get a car tire installed now, and have the swingarm, driveshaft all cleaned,greased and serviced it should last until the tire needs replacing. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	car tires questions Like mine it makes the speedometer accurate.. __________________ 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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