What size car tire can I use on a 2007 sportster. Only m/c tire is a 150/80/16

 

That's going to be a tough one. Your options will be very limited. I would suggest you go the darkside forum and see what you can find there. http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/

I think you should be able to run the same as anyone with a pre 2009 touring model, but I haven't seen anyone running a car tire on a sporty before.

 

I had a buddy that used to run a volkswagon tire on the back of his pan. He only needed the roadside assistance (warranty) once!

 

Do car tires have better traction than MC tires?
I'm not impressed with the stopping distance of my Mich'Es.

 

a car tire is a lot softer rubber than a motorcycle tire. That means that the car tire will have better traction than a motorcycle tire.

The car tires last longer because they have a larger contact patch. The acceleration/braking force is distributed through the larger contact patch and so it wears better.

 

correction, car tires are a harder rubber compound, that is why the last longer. They do have a larger contact patch than a MC tire, so you will have more grab. All in all I think whether you get a car tire or bike tire, it all depends on when, where , and how you drive. If you only drive 1000 miles a year and its all back roads, I would recommend staying with the OEM mc. If you're like me and drive 17k+ miles a year and most of it on the interstate, a car tire would but suitable.


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CAR TIRE...WHY?? what happens when you want to go around a corner!

 

You should do a little research before you start correcting people. Take a ball point pen and push it into the rubber of a car tire and then try it on a MT. I'll guarenty you the car tire is softer.

I stick by my original comment.

 

Then go around the corner. WTF?