Darkside not a debate
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 213
Likes: 3
From: St. Cloud, MN
I'm currently running a 180 series on my bike but when it wears out I'm switching to a 160 series due to a 180 being very tight fit. Is that wide enough to squeeze any car tires in from your experience?
Supporter
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,196
Likes: 10
From: Shenandoah, TX
I didn't know the 205 would fit. So I went with the Bridgestone Terranza 195-65-16 and it works great. There is a big debate in the SCRC right now about CT's on bikes. I was a road captain in the club, they told me I had to ride as a tail gunner from now on because of the CT. I told them, they could stick there club up there ***. Some people are narrow minded and stupid, you can't fix either one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,478
Likes: 64
From: West Liberty, Ohio
I'll be going to one when it is time on the RK, previous exp. on a faster better handling bike.
the dealer already give me grief day one about putting on my non harley dunlop elites on my roulettes !
the dealer already give me grief day one about putting on my non harley dunlop elites on my roulettes !
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 197
Likes: 1
From: Grey Duck
There seems to be very limited choices at the time. I don't think I'm going to look further into it on my 04 King...
I am fascinated by the concept though....
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 806
Likes: 1
From: Carquinez Straights - Northern CA
I have extensively researched this and it looks like the favorite is Austone taxi tire. Have not tried it yet but will be soon when my Elites wear out. https://www.universaltire.com/dunlop...axi-black.html
BTW good luck with this thread not turning into a debate, Just ignore them as they can not help themselves. Don't know why folks want to give unsolicited opinions on things they know nothing about. Just the nature of forums I guess. I am sure there will be a naysayer along any minute now.
BTW good luck with this thread not turning into a debate, Just ignore them as they can not help themselves. Don't know why folks want to give unsolicited opinions on things they know nothing about. Just the nature of forums I guess. I am sure there will be a naysayer along any minute now.
NAY 
Think I'll try a retread next.
...
Last edited by Mickey D; Jul 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,355
Likes: 3
From: Long Island, NY
next rear tire on my 02 Ultra/Sidecar will be a CT - but then again leaning is not an option on a rig except when flying the chair
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 6
I didn't know the 205 would fit. So I went with the Bridgestone Terranza 195-65-16 and it works great. There is a big debate in the SCRC right now about CT's on bikes. I was a road captain in the club, they told me I had to ride as a tail gunner from now on because of the CT. I told them, they could stick there club up there ***. Some people are narrow minded and stupid, you can't fix either one.
The 205 fits but it has to be a 205/60/16 or 55/16, not a 65. The 65 will rub the dust off from barely touching the fender at the swing arm. The closest thing a 205/60/16 comes to is the belt which it clears by about 3/16", not much but it clears. It will clear even more with a 55, probably no more than 1/4" or 5/16". I think next time I will go with a 55, not for clearance issues but because that would lower the back about a 1/2" more which would also make my windshield slightly higher to look over giving me more wind protection.
Last edited by jjnoble; Aug 5, 2012 at 11:22 PM.