Nevermind, I found a pdf on Metzler's site. They recommend a minimum 5.5" rim width for the 200/60R16. I don't think that would be a safe tire to run on the factory rim.

 

If it helps the stock rear rim on a Fat Bob is 5" wide not 4.5"

 

That would definityly help. Another poster had said they had 4.5 which I thought narrow for a 180. I checked the HD site but all they give is Diameter in the specs I found.

I think I'd be OK with spooning on a 200mm onto a 5".

 

mine has got 200 rear and 150 front on the stock rims avon cobra!!!!!!

 

man there is so much info on this site... just search a bit, read a bit, and get out to the shed and do it.... its all so ezy really, i've had a few drinks so sorry if that sounds harsh but its the truth.......

18" x 5.5" 80 spoke rim and 200mm Avon Venom tyre on mine and it rocks......

 

Perfect, big help to see the tires mounted... thanks for the photos.
How did the ride/handling change?

I have searced and found conflicting info... Guess you didn't notice, maybe beacuse your drunk, that I resurrected this thread that had the perfect title for what I, and others are looking for on this subject.

Besides the info you give is obviously not on stock rims....I'm sure we'd all like to see some photos of your setup though.... perhaps when you sober up you can post some??
Sorry if a bit harsh

 

the riding is much better now... these tyres are what you want, if you like to drive fast....

 

just got home from talking to my tire guru- he can get me a Dunlap 200x60x16, he told me that there are several brands of 200x60x16 but not 200x70x16, i wanted to match the front, so for 300.00 dollars out the door balanced and tax think i am going to do this,,,,

 

Love my 200!!! No handling issues. Using a stock rim may require a belt pulley spacer. My RC Comp. wheel did not need one. Bolted right up. Just had to relocate the rear turn signals so the wires would not rub.

 

shock thread back to life..haha Anyhow hdcnner so you have side pics for this and is the back tire 200/60/16 and the front a 150/70/16? thinking of ordering some in the next month or three...lol thanks