Darkside convert?

[Smoked U]

In your first post you stated 205/60R16. The pic of the Yoko is a 235/65R18. So which size do you need? I work at a dealership and can get just about any tire made for much less than most. Just need to know what size.

205/60/R16 is what I need.
The 235/65R18 was the tire they had at the dealership, but they said they can get 205/60/R16 with the same tread pattern.
I've got a 180/70/R16 on it now. The 205/60/R16 is 35mm wider but actually 3mm shorter from rim to tread if I understand the profile correctly. I wouldn't even need to do the nutcage mod with that tire. It's got a good chevron pattern that looks like it would move water sufficiently and the edges look rounded enough to help cornering.
This is of course all speculation based on pictures. No real world experience. Still, I think this is the tire I'll feel comfortable making the jump with. Let me know if you can get a good price. Thanks for checking on it.

You can use a 205-55-16 as well which is what I am putting on my Valk today.

Take Bret up on his offer. He can supply it, mount it at his house and get you a cup of coffee while you wait.

[guywheatley]

Also don't worry about the speedo and odometer, they work off the front tire.  The only thing that rear tire diameter will throw off is your tach.

Dohhhh!

[Smoked U]

Nitto NT450 going on my Valk.



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[Curtis_Valk]

That's a great looking tire, Dave.  I wish they made it in 60 series.  I don't mind a 55 on my SuperValk, but on the other one I want a taller tire.

Curtis

[guywheatley]

I'm with Curtis on the height. This is the bike my wife and I two up on. If we ever do get the chance for a long distance ride, this will be the one.
I don't think I'd like losing almost a half inch. It might not make as much difference as I think, but I'll probably have this tire for a long time, and I want to be happy with it.

[hootmon]

Hey, that 1/2 inch might mean a lot to you short legged types..

[guywheatley]

Bridgestone Potenza Grid G019.205/60/R16. It will be here in a week-and-a-half. That way I avoid paying freight. Since I'm not in a hurry, I'll wait. Total price $105.00

[hootmon]

Hummm Firestone.. hummm
Hope it works out well..

[Charles S Otwell]

Hummm Firestone.. hummm
Hope it works out well

Who's going to run a Firestone??

[lragan]

Bridgestone, Firestone, Pavestone, whatever.  Maybe from Floriduh they all "rook arike"...

[hootmon]

Bridgestone's are made by Firestone...

[Charles S Otwell]

Bridgestone's are made by Firestone

Bridgestone was established in 1931 and acquired Firestone in 1988 so actually Firestone is made by Bridgestone..

[guywheatley]

Yeah, but Who's on first?  

[lragan]

With all these "stone" tires, you would expect Fred and Wilma to post here at any time...

[ryjb]

With all these "stone" tires, you would expect Fred and Wilma to post here at any time...

When time comes to change my rear tire I will be going dark side.  I feel I have sifted through the available info to feel comfortable enough, sans actually riding the bike with one on.