My new CT. I'm Freaking!

[Hoghead]

Fed Ex just delivered my new tire. Goodyear Eagle F1-GS-D3  205/55/16. Looks like there is no way it is going to fit. 8 3/4" sidewall to sidewall. Can't install it for a couple of weeks. Ya'll ease my mind. Can't freak for 2 weeks. It is the one pictured in the tech section i just brought to the top.

[SANDMAN5]

Before I had mine mounted they told me it wouldn't fit.
Put it on the rim and air it up...fit just fine! GYTT 205-60

[Hoghead]

Bob this is a 55. little wider than a 60.

[5_19]

Fed Ex just delivered my new tire. Goodyear Eagle F1-GS-D3  205/55/16. Looks like there is no way it is going to fit. 8 3/4" sidewall to sidewall. Can't install it for a couple of weeks. Ya'll ease my mind. Can't freak for 2 weeks. It is the one pictured in the tech section i just brought to the top.

Matt,
.....well.....don't think it's gonna work. If you want I'll be glad to take it off your hands. Got a place for it! 

Getting a new CT mounted today as I'm typing this! I am mounting a Toyo TPT Proxes 205/65/16.

[hotglue #43]

Some handy info on tire sizes... In the compare tire sizes section, input info from up to 4 different tires and get the measurments!!!!!!!

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit

[Hoghead]

I can't see it working. Too wide. I don't know why Alph would insinuate in his thread that this size was for our use. Guess I should have done a little research. Oh well TJ, Thanks,  I will send you a PM about the tire.

[Daniel Meyer]

205/55/16 will run.

You can't measure them till the are mounted on the rim.

[SANDMAN5]

Several people here are running 205-55's.

[Hoghead]

I hope so. Somethings got to go right today. After I got the tire I decided a ride on my V65 would make me feel better. 2 miles down the rode one of the ignitors went out. Decided to go for a run after that. A mile down the rode my knee started hurting.   I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

[SideCar]

My first car tire was a 55 and it fit fine.

[Six Guns]

55,60,65 is the height of the tire, not the width. I have a 60 on my Interstate and a 65 on my tourer. The 55 will fit just fine on your Interstate. It will sit a little lower than my 60 or 65. You should have no problems....   

P.S. 205 is the width of the tire.

[Dodis]

I hope so. Somethings got to go right today....

I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

You don't have stray cats in your neighborhood do you??? 
(don't ask why I would ask that one  )

Mike "Dodis"

[Old Geezer Richard]

  Hey Hoghead , I'm running a Michelin Pilot 205-55-16 and it fits JUST FINE on my 98 Tourer for the last 2 1/2 yrs  and 18,000 miles and still looks Brand New from Sam's   ... put it on there and enjoy  ... Thanks the Geezer

[Hoghead]

Thanks Geezer I'm kinda going back and forth on going with a 60 or 65. TJ pointed out to me that the 55 due to the ratio would give a little more feedback than a 60 or 65. thats not a big deal. I know  on cars the wider the tire the more chance of hydroplane on wet roads. Have you had any experience with that?
Victor you are correct the first # is width, but something weird happens when the 2nd # changes the ratio it changes the width. i can't find an explanation for that. I have a 205 65 and it is a 1/2" narrower than this 205 55 that I have. ??? Don't know why. Don't know why I'm fretting over this anymore. Why don't I just do what Geezer said and put the damn thing on and ride.
Mike, i know a kitty mound when i see one. Find them in my oil dry all the time. Its amazing how they know what that stuff is.

[hotglue #43]

I bought an Altimax, 205/60/16 today ...from a Good Friend!!!!! thanks Wizard!!!!! and it is mounted on the rim!!!!! Looks good!!!! will put it on the bike in the morning and see how it fits......My main concern is 11.5 shocks...drops the rear 1.5 inches.... but they are Prog 440 hd's.... with me sittin on the bike there is no compression.....and now that FB had her own ride.... this bike is solo......the 205/60/16 in this tire is the same OD as stock.....Hope it works!!!!!!

[HayHauler]

HogHead, I had problems with the 205.55 being too wide.  It was OK while solo, except on big bumps, it rubbed.  When 2 up, forget it. 
All Bikes are different, yours might work with no problems.  Like Daniel said, mount that bad boy and see.

HotGlue, yours will work.  You might not even have to cut the nut cages.  But with those short shocks, you just might.

My 206.60.16 has 12,000 miles on it and no rubbing.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[hotglue #43]

Nut cages are gone.... and the bolts run from the inside out.....I think it will work fine..... but each bike is a little different.....I'll know when I get it on the road!!!!!!  This will be my 1st CT.... rode a friends CT today and it seemed good!!!!! different... but not bad....gonna give it a shot!

[Hoghead]

I owe Alph an apology for a remark I made earlier. thanks everyone for all the education I received today. I'm not freaking anymore. Now I am jonesing to get the tire on. 

[Brad]

Example size: 225/45R17

The first three numbers in a typical size (225/45R17) are the tire's indicated section width in millimeters, measured from sidewall to sidewall.

If you are familiar with measurements in inches, the section width in millimeters can be converted into inches by dividing it by 25.4. For example:

225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"
The second pair of numbers (225/45R17) is the tire's aspect ratio or profile. This is a ratio of sidewall height to section width. The section height's measurement can be calculated by multiplying the section width by the aspect ratio. The answer will be the height of one sidewall. For example:

225mm x 0.45 = 101.3mm
8.86" x 0.45 = 3.99"
The last number (225/45R17) is the diameter of the wheel in inches.

If you are familiar with measurements in the metric system, the wheel diameter can be converted into millimeters by multiplying it by 25.4. For example:

17" x 25.4 = 431.8mm
To calculate the overall diameter of a tire, the sidewall height must be multiplied by 2 (remembering that the tire diameter is made up of 2 sidewalls, the one above the wheel and the one below the wheel touching the ground) and add the diameter of the wheel.

101.3mm + 101.3mm + 431.8mm = 634.4mm
3.99" + 3.99" + 17" = 24.98"
WARNING: These calculations (and those provided by all online tire dimension calculators) only reflect nominal tire dimensions, which are often subtly or substantially different than the tire's actual physical size and/or the dimensions provided by the tire manufactures.

Drivers working with close fitment tolerances or trying to maintain the original tire diameter of staggered size fitments (similarities or differences) should use the tire manufacturer's specifications for the exact tire(s) they are considering.

Actual Tire Section Width is Dependent on Wheel Width
All tire sizes are assigned specific rim widths upon which they are measured (measuring rim), as well as can often be mounted on slightly narrower or wider wheels (rim width range). Therefore, it is important to note that actual tire section width will depend on the wheel width the tire is mounted on. The rule of thumb is that tire section width changes by 0.2" for every 0.5" change in rim width, being reduced if mounted on narrower then measuring wheel and increased when mounted on wider wheels.

[BnB Tom]

 I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

                    FIRE ANTS!

[Daniel Meyer]

 I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

                    FIRE ANTS!

And triffids!

[Hoghead]

 I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

                    FIRE ANTS!

And triffids!

What amazes me about fire ants is they seem to just come out of nowhere like magic. I can stand somewhere in my yard and all of the sudden there all over me.

triffids? Whatever they are I think fire ants eat them.

OK. I Googled "Triffid" Very interesting. I believe that would be a plant suited to the land of Valkyries. I need to get me some of those. Maybe they eat fire ants.

It amazes me where some threads go on here. CT to Triffids. Whos moderating this anyway. 

[RainMaker]

It amazes me where some threads go on here. CT to Triffids. Whos moderating this anyway. 

That would be your triffid/fire ant man.....

[Daniel Meyer]

Whos moderating this anyway. 

The C.H.U.D.s got him... 

[Willie]

I now have decided to work in the flower beds. What can go wrong there?

Your back could start hurting.......

[Old Geezer Richard]

  Hey Hoghead , the ONLY thing your gonna play with is the air pressure .... and thats going to depend on your comfort level , your size and about how much weight you usually carry on your Valk ... now for me , in the winter when its cold , I run 36 lbs. solo and 38 with my wifey   because the tire pressure will air down when it cooler , ok .... in the warm months its the opposite , I run 33 solo and 35 two up because they will air up ( expand ) about 2 lbs in the summer .... I found that when my tire gets up to 40 lbs. its real bumpy to me , thats just me talking .... and I still run 40 lbs .up front on my Avon year around .... so Hoghead with the 55 series tires you gain ABOUT maybe 150 RPM's which is at about 65 MPH on my speedo ..... because of the diameter being a Tad smaller in diameter compared to your OEM M/C tire, but you know don't worry about it its been the best $ 125.00 I ever spent ...... and just ride your game man and ENJOY and WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE ... I myself WILL NEVER go back to a M/C tire for the rear , never   next time I'll be switching to a 60 series tire or 65 , who knows   ... go for  it Hoghead .... Thanks the Geezer

[john]

" i know a kitty mound when i see one "           

[Hoghead]

Thanks Geezer, i am hoping to find time to get it on in the next week.
Willie after today in the yd and a few fireant stings not just my back but my whole body hurts.