Tomorrow I can post a Pict. of the bike, I think or you can Google the tire and get an image. Chapparal sells them, as does J&P. I think they are listed for V Rods. They are Z rated. My last set lasted as long as the dunlop and handle way better.

 

Anyone have experience with the Bridgstone Battlax Radials?
Bob

 

I used them on my sportbike once...didn't care for them. Metzlers are my tire of choice hands down. As soon as its time for me to replace the stock rubber, Metzlers are what's going on.

 

I went with the Commander II, and am less than impressed. Definitely going back to Metzelers next time. The Commanders might last, but they are so hard, they squeal and screech when I downshift, and are squirrely as hell. They just don't perform well enough for how I ride. And they are a little scary in the rain.

 

I am new to this forum. I havent even set up pics of my ride. But I have a question that I havent been able to get solid information on. Can we put a 200 60 r16 on the rear of a fat bob that has a burley slammer kit on it? I know the local dealership will frown upon leaving the factory 180 70, but I think a 200 60 would look much nicer. If anybody has done this or seen it done, please share. thanks

 

The answer is yes and no - all tires are not the same width even if they claim to be - IE some 200mm tires may be only 196mm - like these Avon for example. http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/cobra
The other issue is the stock rim width is 5" for the 180mm tire and the 200mm tire recommends a 5.5" rim - yes the tire will fit but not correctly http://www.sportrider.com/does-size-matter
The Avon 200 rear tire should fit without any modifications from what I read, but it's a tight fit, as will the matching front 150 tire.

 

I am thinking about new tires, the Avon Cobras to be specific. I was just wondering what the benefit is to get the 200/150 set up vs stock size? Is it just cosmetic for people or is it handling? I figured the fat bob already has wider tires then most bikes, so why do it? Just looking to get the best performance.

 

Nevermind, did some research into it, I see that is the only size from them that would work.

 

talked with metzeler tech dept on last friday. about when the new 888 would be out to replace the 880 in 180/70r16 saying next year. and told me to do the upgrade to the ME 880 200/60r16 its a v rated tire and its made of a softer compound than the 180 which is H rated more contact patch surface and will hook up better than the 180. and it will fit fine on the stock rim and no clearance issues on bike.

 

Anyone have experience on the Pirelli Night Dragons?
Bob