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I’d like to know if anyone on here is running the Firestone transforce cv 195/75/16? I’m thinking about running it myself … but my concern is it might be too tall and rub the underside of the fender. Anyone having problems with that?… thanks.
Andy.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2021, 10:41:49 PM » |
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Considered it a while back but...
I think that tire is even slightly taller than the discontinued Austone Taxi Tires. Heads up, I did rub the fender a bit when riding two up with Austones, even with Progressive 444 heavy duty 13" shocks.
If you pull the trigger please let us know if they fit!
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2021, 07:03:07 AM » |
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I believe a member here installed this earlier this year as it stuck with me being a truck tire.
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2021, 07:19:03 AM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2021, 07:31:01 AM » |
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Considered it a while back but...
I think that tire is even slightly taller than the discontinued Austone Taxi Tires. Heads up, I did rub the fender a bit when riding two up with Austones, even with Progressive 444 heavy duty 13" shocks.
If you pull the trigger please let us know if they fit!
I am also running Prog 444 13" shocks & Austone tire. I'm not a lightweight either. I also tow trailers. A couple variables here that can affect rubbing besides the shock height. 1. Overall weight on the back. 2. Which model 444's (or whatever shock brand/model), what height - OEM is 13", shorter can cause rubbing -and what preload setting. I did testing on diff models and arrived at the 4057 which is 13", has 140/200 springs and I leave them set at max preload. The spring rating is printed on Progressive coils. I don't get dragging but rarely ride 2 up, and the trailer tongue weight is less than a co-rider even with the heavy Timeout camper. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2021, 09:53:12 AM » |
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That tire is 1.2” >diameter than my 205/65-16. No bueno, probably hit the fender.
I ran a 195/55-16 once but it sat pretty low and affected the kickstand angle. Made it quick off the line.
Only lasted 14k miles, I posted that travail years ago when my splines failed.
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2021, 02:49:27 PM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? |
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2021, 10:45:36 PM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? LT195/65R16. 8 ply beefy. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2021, 07:53:40 AM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? LT195/65R16. 8 ply beefy. Got pretty close to 7K miles on mine (Zeetex), like it so far. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2021, 10:15:08 AM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? LT195/65R16. 8 ply beefy. Got pretty close to 7K miles on mine (Zeetex), like it so far. Nice… did you have to do the nut cage mod? |
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« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2021, 06:12:07 PM » |
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I run a 185/75 on mine and yes, it rubbed 2 up. Did the nut cage mod and "reworked" the wiring a bit to make it work. Installed 12.5 shocks, run them on 3 with my better half on board and so far no further issues.
BTW, love the CT.
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« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2021, 07:59:45 AM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? LT195/65R16. 8 ply beefy. Got pretty close to 7K miles on mine (Zeetex), like it so far. Nice… did you have to do the nut cage mod? I had to do the "nut cage" on my first tire, 205/65/17. this tire is narrower so one probably would not have to do the "nut cage". |
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« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2021, 10:17:47 AM » |
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that's what I was thinking
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2021, 11:48:01 AM » |
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I would do the nut cage mod even with a standard MC tire. Much easier to get hex nut started over the insidious square nut in the cage.
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« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2021, 06:20:38 PM » |
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I'm currently running light truck tires on both bikes. Zeetex CT-1000. Love 'em!
What size are those tires? LT195/65R16. 8 ply beefy. Got pretty close to 7K miles on mine (Zeetex), like it so far. Nice… did you have to do the nut cage mod? I had to do the "nut cage" on my first tire, 205/65/17. this tire is narrower so one probably would not have to do the "nut cage". I didn't have to do the  (nutcase) mod for this tire. |
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