215/55/16
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215/55/16
Any one running a 215 and if so what mods. I got 20000 on my GYTT and plan on trying out this tire for the hell of it.
http://www.tiresdirect.net/NEXEN_N3000_215_55ZR16_97W_XL__P4554C251.cfm
Doug
http://www.tiresdirect.net/NEXEN_N3000_215_55ZR16_97W_XL__P4554C251.cfm
Doug
yank- Number of posts : 50
Age : 77
Location : N.Georgia,Red Top MT., Allatoona Lake
Registration date : 2009-02-19
Re: 215/55/16
horseman8man is running a 215......do a search on his threads? I am sure it required a hammer.....
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twin1300- Admin
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Age : 64
Location : Denham Springs, La.
Registration date : 2007-12-14
Re: 215/55/16
here is the step by step
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1300-tech-f11/horseman-swingarm-mod-215-t1137.htm
don't over do it , and measure twice.
good luck,
Horse
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1300-tech-f11/horseman-swingarm-mod-215-t1137.htm
don't over do it , and measure twice.
good luck,
Horse
horseman8m- Number of posts : 1449
Age : 35
Location : valdosta , GA.
Registration date : 2008-02-09
Re: 215/55/16
Yank, dont know if you will have to do that or not on your 1800. Horse did it on a 1300....
Jerry
Jerry
jedishon- Super User
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Age : 73
Location : Rogersville, Al
Registration date : 2007-12-18
Re: 215/55/16
I only put a small flat spot on my swingarm, about 1/8" indent 1" long, just enough to flatten radius a little. I fit the tire at max pressure of 51 psi, and after deciding to run 27 psi, seems like I didn't even need the swingarm mod.
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1800-tech-f10/general-altimax-hp-215-65r16-install-ride-wildside-t1089.htm
Considering yours is a lower profile 55, that should put the widest part of tire further back on swingarm that gets slightly wider to the rear. You may be fine without swingarm mod, as long as you have 1/16" side clearance, you're fine, tire only gets narrower when spinning. Good Luck
https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1800-tech-f10/general-altimax-hp-215-65r16-install-ride-wildside-t1089.htm
Considering yours is a lower profile 55, that should put the widest part of tire further back on swingarm that gets slightly wider to the rear. You may be fine without swingarm mod, as long as you have 1/16" side clearance, you're fine, tire only gets narrower when spinning. Good Luck
Dan- Number of posts : 211
Location : NH
Registration date : 2008-05-15
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