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Yes it is the same depth. And it balanced with a minimum weight.Is the tread depth similar to 130?
Yes it is the same depth. And it balanced with a minimum weight.Is the tread depth similar to 130?
What was the problem with the Nomar? I plan to use mine as soon as I get a tire ordered. Sidewalls too stiff?The NoMar couldn't handle it, so I had it mounted for 10 bucks (!!) at a used tire shop.
We struggled for almost an hour trying to get the second bead on the rim, we had 3 official NoMar tire irons, and one of the little yellow "knuckle" clamps to try to keep the bead from sliding around as we levered it on. It was difficult keeping the tire in the drop center of the rim, also. We had four hands working, as well as the fork-looking bar pivoting around the NoMar adjustable arm that drops down in the middle, if you know what I mean. We tried large C-clamps, as well, but it still wouldn't keep the bead in the drop center.What was the problem with the Nomar? I plan to use mine as soon as I get a tire ordered. Sidewalls too stiff?
John
Geeze man, put some loom or 'lectrical tape on that trailer wiring. Did you do the isolation relay for the trailer? I might have an inkling about the direction signals....
I've used them in the past at Jim's, but I can't recall if Kerry has them. Either way, those were not part of the effort Saturday.
I don't understand why you had so much trouble trying to mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim that was not designed to fit on itWe struggled for almost an hour trying to get the second bead on the rim, we had 3 official NoMar tire irons, and one of the little yellow "knuckle" clamps to try to keep the bead from sliding around as we levered it on. It was difficult keeping the tire in the drop center of the rim, also. We had four hands working, as well as the fork-looking bar pivoting around the NoMar adjustable arm that drops down in the middle, if you know what I mean. We tried large C-clamps, as well, but it still wouldn't keep the bead in the drop center.
The sidewalls did not act like they were too stiff, as we used all kinds of mechanical leverage on it. We did NOT try the several-zip-tie routine.
It must have been like watching the proverbial monkey with the football. We really struggled, until the Mexican tire shop put the second bead on, seated it and aired it to 30lbs all in under 10 minutes.
Proper tool for the proper job, and my good friend Kerry is no stranger to changing tires on his NoMar, including (as I may have said) those nasty, contrary Harley rear tires which are horrendously stiff.
There are cheaper similar ones on Amazon.Those NoMar extra hand clips look kinda cool, I may have to add one of those to my garage.
Thanks for posting this.
I use 3 on the bottom, to hold the bead up into the drop center. Another one on the top, along with the yellow “Thing” would make it too easy, although Raymond mounted one at my RTE, on the floor using just 2 spoons.Those NoMar extra hand clips look kinda cool, I may have to add one of those to my garage.
Thanks for posting this.
It's not MY NoMar, but regardless...If you were struggling that much with your NoMar, I question if your technique could be improved upon.
Thanks MellowThere are cheaper similar ones on Amazon.
So, this may be a non issue, but check the rotation direction on the tire if it has one.
I wondered whether directionality would be an issue, but saw no such aid or indicator on the sidewall. And I saw no answer to this question that I posted somewhere around here, this thread or another... so it was a "what-the-heck-just-install-it" kind of battlefield decision.So, this may be a non issue, but check the rotation direction on the tire if it has one.
I see you have yours installed the opposite of @970mike. He has his squigglys on the right and lines on the left.
I was also reading a review that states although the tire is 9" wide, as it's rounded normally there's only 4" on the road. This could be why it feels more like a MC tire.
It's tread is thicker in the center and thinner to the sides. If so, as it wears in the center it should become more square-ish.
This tire has an inside and outside on the tire no directional arrows, I chose to mount mine with the outside to the right side of the bike. I don't think it will matter which direction it is mounted.So, this may be a non issue, but check the rotation direction on the tire if it has one.
I see you have yours installed the opposite of @970mike. He has his squigglys on the right and lines on the left.
I was also reading a review that states although the tire is 9" wide, as it's rounded normally there's only 4" on the road. This could be why it feels more like a MC tire.
It's tread is thicker in the center and thinner to the sides. If so, as it wears in the center it should become more square-ish.
I see that lots of darksiders here like to go with 28 psi. Of course that turns into 32+ on the road. I found that pressure results in a squishy ride especially in corners. I usually put mine at 36-38 psi in the garage which is 40-42 travelling. Maybe I just like a firm ass?Last note here, I inflated it to 28lbs, and on the sidestand it is noticeably squished down on the left side with the bike's weight on it. Looked at it when I got 100 miles up the road last night, but as it was dark (the nighttime ambient lighting, not the tire) I didn't bother to take a picture. It wasn't "fat" looking, but definitely a bit pudgy.