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Old 01-20-2020, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
I've heard/seen that you can go 10mm one way or the other and be just fine especially with an increase in aspect ratio in the other direction, but I only just read that somewhere in the ether. So I've tried asking some public motorcycle forums, and gotten zero response in return as to "can it be done."
So someone who's actually done it and knows it works with miles on it, That's good to know.
I've been looking at Cobra Chromes, and I noticed they do make a Rear 150/70 18inch.
I was going to give a Rear Cobra Chrome a test for the back, I might try one in the front too.
I heard the new compound they're using gets near as much milage as the commander II's with better cornering grip.

I'm looking to see how Chrome vs Commander II vs Dunlop Elite 3s match up against each other in the rear of the bike.
At least finding 240 rear tires is plenty easy.
my experience with folks that “have done it” has been very bike specific. Over on the Triumph forums, there were probably 20 of us that replaced our 130’s with 150’s. Many of the Sportster guys have replaced their 150’s with the Shinko 170. I think the problem for us is that there are not a lot of M8 Fatboy riders that have tried other sizes for the front.
 
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Old 01-21-2020, 04:04 AM
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Alternative option is Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra 160/60R18. It is rear tyre and need to fit in reverse.
 
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This has fixed any front tire issues I had. Handles amazing now!!!
 
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Old 01-21-2020, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Cootey


This has fixed any front tire issues I had. Handles amazing now!!!
Yeah but part of the reason why I like the Fat Boy are those new disc wheels.
 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Yeah but part of the reason why I like the Fat Boy are those new disc wheels.
I'm with you. Now it looks somewhat like a breakout.
 
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Originally Posted by Msquad
I'm with you. Now it looks somewhat like a breakout.
Yeah, it does a bit. But I like the mishmash!

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Old 01-25-2020, 01:59 PM
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Traded a Muscle for this leftover 18. Love it so far.
 
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Yep, they're a hoot!
 
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Originally Posted by kritzell

Traded a Muscle for this leftover 18. Love it so far.
Don't know what a muscle is, but you've got my twin, so I know all about that.
 
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Old 01-25-2020, 07:14 PM
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Don't know what a muscle is, but you've got my twin, so I know all about that.
VROD Muscle.
 
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