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Old 02-12-2016, 01:46 PM
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So being this is my first Harley, the fitments for me is a bit confusing, as in cars or everything else, this isn't strong suit. I just bought an Iron and I know it runs 16's and 19's. I plan on running 16's front and back (similar to RC's Iron Guerilla), but I want to run 40 spokes wheels, 16x3.5's and either coker or firestone champion deluxe tires 5.00x16. Now my question is, is there anything I can do to fit these with out cutting or chopping? Maybe wide-glide kits? I'm already going to the chop the rear fender down. I'm a total rookie, sorry guys!


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Old 02-12-2016, 03:30 PM
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Yeah, I like that bike

It looks like they are using OEM 13-spoke wheels

Does your Iron have 13-spoke mags? If so, you already have the rear wheel.

It looks like they took a 13-spoke 16x3 Rear wheel and made it into a front.

Easiest to go wide-glide in front , maybe mid-glide with some mods to the wheel.


Check this out https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...front-end.html
 
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My iron does had the 13 spoke mags, thanks for the response. So what are the benefits from either one? Wide VS Mid, my concern is chopping up as little as possible...
 
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Wouldn't have to chop up...can be achieved with bolt-ons.

Maybe something like this...
http://vulcanworks.net/store/39mm-Wi...ack-4373B.html



Just an example...like you probably wouldn't use those fender adapters or Wheel spacer. They are to re-use your narrower Iron fender and wheel with those wide-glide Trees. You might want to / have to use a wider fender for the wider tire you'll want to put on a 16x3 wheel
 
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