rear tire size??????? ??? ??
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01-14-2007, 10:05 PM
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01-14-2007, 10:35 PM
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RE: rear tire size??????? ??? ??
ORIGINAL: cajun883custom
just ordered a custom rear rim to match my front
18x3.50
my question to yall out there in sportster land,
what would be my best bet for tire size, 150 or 160mm?
and also, what complete size,, like 150/70 18?
just ordered a custom rear rim to match my front
18x3.50
my question to yall out there in sportster land,
what would be my best bet for tire size, 150 or 160mm?
and also, what complete size,, like 150/70 18?
The maximum recommended size for the rear of the Sportsters (without any modifications) is 18 X 4.25 with a 150/70 - 18 tire, so the 18 X 3.50 will work without any problems.
Don't know if I would try going with a 160 tire, as that would be pretty wide for your 3.50 rim, and that would be over the recommended size anyway.
As far as tire sizes, the 150/70 -18 would probably be your best bet.
Just for information; The 140/70 - 18 tire is recommended for rim sizes 3.00 - 4.50, and the 150/70 -18 is recommended for rim sizes 3.50 - 4.50..
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01-16-2007, 02:01 AM
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01-16-2007, 11:35 AM
RE: rear tire size??????? ??? ??
ORIGINAL: OldFenderGuy
Sounds like a winner to me....
The maximum recommended size for the rear of the Sportsters (without any modifications) is 18 X 4.25 with a 150/70 - 18 tire, so the 18 X 3.50 will work without any problems.
Don't know if I would try going with a 160 tire, as that would be pretty wide for your 3.50 rim, and that would be over the recommended size anyway.
As far as tire sizes, the 150/70 -18 would probably be your best bet.
Just for information; The 140/70 - 18 tire is recommended for rim sizes 3.00 - 4.50, and the 150/70 -18 is recommended for rim sizes 3.50 - 4.50..
ORIGINAL: cajun883custom
just ordered a custom rear rim to match my front
18x3.50
my question to yall out there in sportster land,
what would be my best bet for tire size, 150 or 160mm?
and also, what complete size,, like 150/70 18?
just ordered a custom rear rim to match my front
18x3.50
my question to yall out there in sportster land,
what would be my best bet for tire size, 150 or 160mm?
and also, what complete size,, like 150/70 18?
The maximum recommended size for the rear of the Sportsters (without any modifications) is 18 X 4.25 with a 150/70 - 18 tire, so the 18 X 3.50 will work without any problems.
Don't know if I would try going with a 160 tire, as that would be pretty wide for your 3.50 rim, and that would be over the recommended size anyway.
As far as tire sizes, the 150/70 -18 would probably be your best bet.
Just for information; The 140/70 - 18 tire is recommended for rim sizes 3.00 - 4.50, and the 150/70 -18 is recommended for rim sizes 3.50 - 4.50..
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01-16-2007, 05:51 PM
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RE: rear tire size??????? ??? ??
Not all tires are created the same..
Depending on manufacturer there can be a sizeabledifference in actual tire width, from one 150mm or 160mm tire to another. The sizing isn't as 'standard' as you might think.
A 160mm tire from one company might not have an actual width any greater than a 150mm tire from another company.
If you are talking close tolerances I'd be very careful and take some measurements when considering 150mm/160mm tires from different firms.
Depending on manufacturer there can be a sizeabledifference in actual tire width, from one 150mm or 160mm tire to another. The sizing isn't as 'standard' as you might think.
A 160mm tire from one company might not have an actual width any greater than a 150mm tire from another company.
If you are talking close tolerances I'd be very careful and take some measurements when considering 150mm/160mm tires from different firms.
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01-16-2007, 07:54 PM
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RE: rear tire size??????? ??? ??
ORIGINAL: cajun883custom
what size tire? what size wheel you have in rear? marathon tire?
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I've got a 160 Metzler on mine w/ no problems whatsoever. Same bike as yours, '06 883C.
I've got a 160 Metzler on mine w/ no problems whatsoever. Same bike as yours, '06 883C.
And OFG is right, not all are created equal. But if you check out Metzlers website, they list what max tire size you can fit on your make/model of bike. I've read where several people have gone w/ the 160 on the rear as well before I made the decision. Check out my picture in my profile...I have a 'rear' shot showing the tire. I HIGHLY recommend the Metz Marathons. Great tires!
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