17x5.5 rear rim on a street bob?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Rochester, NY
I put a 180 on my stock 2011 Street Bob. There was no need for me to get a bigger rim. Also, 180 is as wide as I can go in the stock fender and struts.
That said, I do not believe you can go to a 180mm on 2013+ Street Bobs without major customization changes. I believe the issue has to do with reduced clearance under the new style fender (shaved brake light) on 2013+ Street Bobs.
Also, a lot of folks will tell you they put a 180 tire on their Street Bob without issue but verify the year of their bike before you believe them.
That said, I do not believe you can go to a 180mm on 2013+ Street Bobs without major customization changes. I believe the issue has to do with reduced clearance under the new style fender (shaved brake light) on 2013+ Street Bobs.
Also, a lot of folks will tell you they put a 180 tire on their Street Bob without issue but verify the year of their bike before you believe them.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Pennsylvania
What year is your street bob? Did you need to make any modifications for that rim/tire combo to work or was it a direct fit? Im guessing there's not much room left under the fender and near the belt drive, am I right?
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