considering crossing over...

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A 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 FI, customized ( including the 1600 Nomad Stock Bagger pipes
My concerns about going to the darkside is Spoked rims, and clearance.
What would be the best tire for this Bike ?
I really getting tired of spending 300.00plus dollars per tire here in Edmonton Alberta. for a season of riding.
Im usually riding 2 up, sometimes with a trailer behind as well.
Last fall I rode all the way to Sturgis ( for tires... ....was awsome....but I cant do that every year for new tires.
Some of my riding buddies are already crossed over with there Gold wings ...no surprise there !
And this website looks awsome, and thanks for any help that anyone can provide

What is the stock size tire and how wide is your wheel? That'll help us a ton in recmomending a starting place.

George

Avon Venom 150/80-16
150/80B16 ^ 77V
rec. rim : MT3.50
alt rim(in) min/max : 3.00 - 4.00
Width (mm) : 157
(in) : 6.20
Dia. (mm) : 640
(in) : 25.20

Great discussion here for your scoot. These guys covered it well.

https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/kawasaki-f17/fitting-a-205-60-to-my-vulcan-t1711.htm
Good luck


See you out there
Smokey

Ok so after a little research I am looking at maybe the Nokian WR 195/55-R16 tire
Will this tire fit a 2000 Vulcan Classic 1500 FI with spoked rims ?
and any suggestions on sealing a spoked rim ?

The Nokiam XR specs are :
Rated 87H
overall Dia. : 24.4"
Overall width : 7.9"
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Well I'm back .... figured i would wait till i got my full moneys worth out of the tire that i purchased back in 2008 , in Sturgis SD. ( I know I know its now 2012 .. but i did get 30k plus out of my tires, the front is still in great shape .. but the back one ......well.......... )
So here i am looking at the tire that i just removed from the rear.. and I have to say it owes me nothing.


Now is the time to go to the DARKSIDE.

here are the old tire specs.

Avon Venom 150/80-16
150/80B16 ^ 77V
rec. rim : MT3.50
alt rim(in) min/max : 3.00 - 4.00
Width (mm) : 157
(in) : 6.20
Dia. (mm) : 640
(in) : 25.20

I am currently considering one of these tires....note ( I'm trying to stay on the narrower side of things as I have been advised that the wider the tire the more the bike gets GRABBED into the road ruts. And also Swing arm clearance )





1) General Tire G-Max AS-03, size: 195-55-16 ....< Click HERE for Link >

2) Nokian Hakkapeliitta R, size 195-60-16 ...< Click HERE for Link >

Choice #2 also comes in a Run FLAT configuration Size: 195-55-16 Run Flat

All my choices are an All Season tire, for consideration to wet weather.. and yes the odd snow that we ride through up here.

Im looking for any thoughts and past experience with any of these possible choices of mine. and or recommendations

There are a few Goldwingers that are running the General G Max 195/55/16 with good reviews. They use about 40psi in them.