The Dark Side on a Harley with Tow Pac. Need help with tire size!

[HarleyBob]

My rear tire is flat! It's a Dunlap on my 2003 Ultra Classic Harley with a tow Pac kit installed! ! Air comes out as fast as I can put it in! I notice that the handling got real good and I was thinking now I like this. We road about 10 miles slow on back roads never getting over 55 MPH to the house. I couldn't get over how well it handled! Next time we decided to ride I found it hard to push backwards out my shop! The tire has a large cut in the center of the threads about one inch long, air pours out!

So now I need a new tire and will go on "The Darkside"

What size tire would work on my bike?

I was on the Dark side website and they don't list my bike there.

[Sidecarbill]

I don't think there's anything available that small. But if there is I'd like to see it. We're talking 130 16 or so right?

[HarleyBob]

universal tire 175R16 may work but not sure.

[HarleyBob]

175R16 Austone Taxi Blackwall



Popular for Use as Rear Tire on Large Touring Bikes (Check Clearances Before Ordering)

This tire is intended for use on passenger cars manufactured before 1976.



Details/Options

SKU	U66235
Construction	Tubeless 6 Ply Poly/Steel
Load Capacity	1650 @ 36 psi
Overall Diameter	26.90"
Tread Width	5.50"
Suggested Rim Width	5-5.5"

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I may be missing something, but, whats wrong with the same tire that got cut? I'm interested because this type of trike might be an option for me when the time comes.

[paws]

I may be missing something, but, whats wrong with the same tire that got cut? I'm interested because this type of trike might be an option for me when the time comes.

It got cut... won’t hold air!

[HarleyBob]

I may be missing something, but, whats wrong with the same tire that got cut? I'm interested because this type of trike might be an option for me when the time comes.

A car tire will last 5 times longer, plus more traction for taking off and stopping! 100% better than a motorcycle tire!

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Ah ... I get that now ... I've seen guys put car tires on two wheelers and thought that was really unsafe, although, they seem fine with it. And it kind of makes sense. The wheel doesn't ride on the sides like a two wheeler.

It got cut... won’t hold air!

My dad warned me about people like you ... said there was one in every group. He said, "Everyone likes a little A$$ sometimes, but, nobody likes a smart A$$". I've learned ... that he was a little bit OFF with that. I kind of like a smart A$$. LOL

[HarleyBob]

Has anyone put a car tire on the rear of a Harley ultra classic that uses a stock Dunlop D404 130/90-16 Rear tire?

[HarleyBob]

I'm still looking for someone who has put a car tire on an Ultra Classic Harley and the size I need for the rear!

[Sidecarbill]

If you really think a car tire will be better for you. Then there's a guy Claude Stanley freedom sidecars google it. He was making 15" conversion wheels for sidecars. Might check with him he's pretty knowledgable when it comes to this stuff. I will say for what it costs,you could buy a few motorcycle tires.