I need to replace my rear tire (post modified)

deacon · 05-30-2011, 07:34 PM

I know this question has been asked before. If the search feature worked better I could probably find the answer there.

I want to go with a car tire ( Darkside

). I want to keep it as simple as possible. What I would like is a tire that is as close to the same size as the tire that is on it now (Metzler ME880, 180/70). I have read that some have put a slightly taller tire on to correct the speedometer, my speedometer seems to be very close to the actual speed. Would a 195/60-16 be a good choice? Would a 205 better? One brand vs another? Your help is appreciated!

I should have mentioned I ride two up most of the time. Depending on who is riding with me the weight is any where from 120 lbs to 200 lbs (my son is 6'2", he will be riding with me on a 1500 mile ride, plus gear)

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-30-2011, 08:26 PM

Some guys are running the Dunlop car tire. 195 and 205 both work.

**Cajunrider** · 05-30-2011, 08:34 PM

Obviously, the 205 is taller than the Metzler you are running. And wider also. There are a few guys running the 205 GY Triple Tread and the Altimax. Haven't heard any complaints. I've been running the Dunlop 196/60 for nearly 2 years. No complaints other than I'll drag the pipes if I don't keep 32 psi in the tire and 30 psi in the shocks. I've got 17,000 miles on it and I'm going to add about 3,000 more on it at the National rally. That will be about the end of it when I get home. I may go with the Bridgestone Turanza 195/60 for the next tire. DKDixie highly recomends it.

**ringadingh** · 05-30-2011, 08:44 PM

Take a look in the Tech section, lots of good darkside info there.

**MAS Tequila** · 05-30-2011, 10:12 PM

Depends on which bike you have.

On a 1500 either a 190/60 or 195/65/16 are the choices. With a 1600 you should think about a 205, there are a lot more choices.

MT

josh · 05-30-2011, 11:38 PM

I have the GY Triple Tread and really like it

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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I need to replace my rear tire (post modified) Obviously, the 205 is taller than the Metzler you are running. And wider also. There are a few guys running the 205 GY Triple Tread and the Altimax. Haven't heard any complaints. I've been running the Dunlop 196/60 for nearly 2 years. No complaints other than I'll drag the pipes if I don't keep 32 psi in the tire and 30 psi in the shocks. I've got 17,000 miles on it and I'm going to add about 3,000 more on it at the National rally. That will be about the end of it when I get home. I may go with the Bridgestone Turanza 195/60 for the next tire. DKDixie highly recomends it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I need to replace my rear tire (post modified) Take a look in the Tech section, lots of good darkside info there. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I need to replace my rear tire (post modified) Depends on which bike you have. On a 1500 either a 190/60 or 195/65/16 are the choices. With a 1600 you should think about a 205, there are a lot more choices. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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josh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221	I need to replace my rear tire (post modified) I have the GY Triple Tread and really like it
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