Tire size 150/80-16 on rear of 08 Nomad?

[Nimbo]

Fellow members,

is there any reason I can't put a rear tire of size 150/80-16 on my 08 nomad? The width is slimmer but height is slightly taller than 170/70-16 OEM size.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Nimbo

Fellow members,

is there any reason I can't put a rear tire of size 150/80-16 on my 08 nomad? The width is slimmer but height is slightly taller than 170/70-16 OEM size.

From the rear, it would look like a cow trying to ride a unicycle.

Seriously, how about a 160/80-16?

[Jared]

It would work, but I agree with Scott that it wouldn't look very good.

What's you reason for wanting to go to a narrower tire?

[Nimbo]

It's about the tire. That's the largest 16" bridgestone spitfire S11 tire made. It's been one of those tires that has proved it's worth over the years. Would gladly go to a car tire (turanza 195/65-16) if I could find someone to change it for me or knew how to change it myself. Location - Tacoma, WA

[ringadingh]

I don't see why you couldn't do it, that is the stock size for all the 1500 Nomads.

[nomadrider]

I got a 160/80-16 on my 2006 nomad .Its a Kenda kruz.Works ok but a little noisy

[redjay]

Why would you want to put a 150/80 on the rear of a 1600 Nomad ? Most go with a 180/70.

[Nimbo]

With only a .79" difference in the width of the sidewall from OEM width, I'm not that concerned that I'm going to have too thin of a tire.

The overall diameter of the tire is being increased by the same amount. I see this as a slight bonus in torque.

Not sure how it will affect my speedometer accuracy or MPG. Neither of which I trust all that much anyway.

Thanks for the feedback.

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Nimbo

With only a .79" difference in the width of the sidewall from OEM width, I'm not that concerned that I'm going to have too thin of a tire.

The overall diameter of the tire is being increased by the same amount. I see this as a slight bonus in torque.

Not sure how it will affect my speedometer accuracy or MPG. Neither of which I trust all that much anyway.

Thanks for the feedback.

As the second number of a tire size is the aspect ratio of it's width I think the overall diameter of a 150/80/16 is less than a 180/70/16, not greater.
150x80% =120 mm sidewall hight. 180x70% =126mm sidewall hight

[jandreu]

I'm running the 160/80-16 kenda Kruz also. Good tire.

Here's a tire size comparison program for ya.
http://pw1.netcom.com/~sgalaba/tiresize.htm

[nomaddave]

I run the 160/80/16 Kenda .looks good and speedo is closer to right

[Nimbo]

@Kenda responders - I have a pretty good history with the spitfire, but I'm willing to try something new... Oy, I just looked at an image of the tread... reminds me of a jack-o-lantern :)

@CNC, my Nomad's OEM rear tire is 170/70-16. Perhaps they put a wider & taller one on the Canadian model?

[Nimbo]

No, a bear trap!

[Loafer]

When you're riding it you can't see it. If it is a good tire and is reasonally priced,
why not try it?

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Nimbo

@Kenda responders - I have a pretty good history with the spitfire, but I'm willing to try something new... Oy, I just looked at an image of the tread... reminds me of a jack-o-lantern :)

@CNC, my Nomad's OEM rear tire is 170/70-16. Perhaps they put a wider & taller one on the Canadian model?

Your right I forgot I put a 180 on my bike from the 170.
150 80 vs 170 70 is only 1 mm difference.