tire info ?


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valkrider01
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2001 valkyrie inerstate

tire info ?

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am new to this forum but have a question. does anyone have experience with Nexen N5000 Tire P205/55R16 89H on a valkyrie interstate


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jenagle
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1989 Goldwing 1500

Re: tire info ?

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I use Nexen tires on both cars and truck, but I'm not sure I'd use it on a motorcycle, only because they recommend a six inch wheel (5.5" to 7"). Motorcycles typically have a 3" rim (aprox.) and I'm not sure what stress the squeeze would do.
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RoadRogue
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Heres a link to a Darkside tire data base, scroll down till you find your bike listed alphabetically. It looks like the Valk has either a 5 or 5.5 inch wide rim. 8-)

http://darkside.nwff.info/?p=tires
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