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Anyone running 170 60 17 if so what tire and what kinda life are you getting out of it. I was told the ahorter tire ia similar to the 30t drive combo...
 
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Tried one. Avon Storm II. Did not like the looks of it but worked ok. They are rated by Avon for 6000 miles and that is what it got. Have Avon Cobra 190/60 R17 now and love it . Really good in the curves and rain. Great looking too.
 
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Are you running that 190 on a stock rim?


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Tried one. Avon Storm II. Did not like the looks of it but worked ok. They are rated by Avon for 6000 miles and that is what it got. Have Avon Cobra 190/60 R17 now and love it . Really good in the curves and rain. Great looking too.
 
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Are you running that 190 on a stock rim?
Yes. Takes a little work to mount it but it works great.
 
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what are you getting out of your 96' with the andrews 48?
 
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87 HP and 103 TQ. TQ comes in early and keeps pulling. I like riding in the hills so it works out great for me. 4 gear and 40 to 60 mph.
 
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What are you running for the inner tube? I'm surprised the bead is holding, that's a lot of tire on a narrow rim.

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Yes. Takes a little work to mount it but it works great.
 
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Im throwing some 48's in this week. Did you re use pushrods or go adjustables
 
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What are you running for the inner tube? I'm surprised the bead is holding, that's a lot of tire on a narrow rim.
Same tube that I used for the SE 180 tire. I have really worked this tire in the curves and it works great. Even 2 up with it and good.
 
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Originally Posted by brad75raiders
Im throwing some 48's in this week. Did you re use pushrods or go adjustables
I used the SE adjustable pushrods. Also used comp cams lifters. less than $60 for lifters. The Harley lifters are just Chevy lifters. They used to get some from the company I retired from.
 


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