Wide tire kit
6th Gear
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From: Las Vegas, NV
RE: Wide tire kit
Hi, I'm a 40-something who just bought my 1st Harley (1997 FXDWG). [8D]
I have the owners manual and theprevious owner wrote down the bikes tire sizes. I noticed that the rear is a bit thin (it is written down as 130/90 B16 73H). I have seen 180 tires that I think would look real good. Basically, from reading this thread, is it true I can have a shop put on a 180 rear tire without an expensive "wide tire" kit?
Recommendations highly appreciated. Thanks for bearing with a "newbie".
I have the owners manual and theprevious owner wrote down the bikes tire sizes. I noticed that the rear is a bit thin (it is written down as 130/90 B16 73H). I have seen 180 tires that I think would look real good. Basically, from reading this thread, is it true I can have a shop put on a 180 rear tire without an expensive "wide tire" kit?
Recommendations highly appreciated. Thanks for bearing with a "newbie".
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: MA
RE: Wide tire kit
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
I just got the SE 180 on my bike last weekend - no kit. Basically all the kit does is secure your wiring under the fender so it doesn't rub the tire. If you have the detachable backrest kit with the rear signal relocation kit on it, it seems to pull the wires well out of the waywithout the kit. You certainly do not need to change your fender or struts. Worse case, let them install the kit. However, if you are satisfied that the wires are securely out of the way, you can simply fit the SE 180 on your stock rim and go. The SE 180 is the only 180, however, that is specifically made for the dyna rear stock rim. Any others may fit funny and not look right (arguable I know). With all that said, however, your dealer may not agree to installing the 180 tire without the kit. I went to an Indy and got him to order the tire and tube and put it on for me and saved a few bucks in the process.
Here is mine before and after - 160 to 180.
[IMG]local://upfiles/41150/7C104BB82B804668B60D1ADB6D19BD2E.jpg[/IMG]
ORIGINAL: anothermatthew
I am reviving this thread.
I have an '08 Dyna FXD. What will I need to do to get a 180 into my bike? Do I have to get a strutless rear fender or can I just drop a 180 onto my bike?
--AnotherMatthew
I am reviving this thread.
I have an '08 Dyna FXD. What will I need to do to get a 180 into my bike? Do I have to get a strutless rear fender or can I just drop a 180 onto my bike?
--AnotherMatthew
Here is mine before and after - 160 to 180.
[IMG]local://upfiles/41150/7C104BB82B804668B60D1ADB6D19BD2E.jpg[/IMG]
Here's mine with the 160 and 180, but I cheated..I went with an 18" wheel too...
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Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: Wide tire kit
This subject, among others, has been beaten to death. I've researched it and here's the deal. The kit is BS. You don't need it as long as you make sure your wiring is secured and out of the way inside the fender - period.
The SE 180 Dunlop is the ONLY tire made specifically for the stock dyna rim and is the widest tire you will get on the stock dyna rim - period.
You can go with a different brand but you'd have better results with an 18" rim. You can get a 200 tire inside the stock fender but you definitely need a wider rim and other mods to relocate the wiring, etc. It's more difficult and more expensive but it can and has been done.
Here is my before and after and there is no stinkin' kit on mine...
[IMG]local://upfiles/41150/F3791C0E5E9E4C159F98640CE1C736C8.jpg[/IMG]
The SE 180 Dunlop is the ONLY tire made specifically for the stock dyna rim and is the widest tire you will get on the stock dyna rim - period.
You can go with a different brand but you'd have better results with an 18" rim. You can get a 200 tire inside the stock fender but you definitely need a wider rim and other mods to relocate the wiring, etc. It's more difficult and more expensive but it can and has been done.
Here is my before and after and there is no stinkin' kit on mine...
[IMG]local://upfiles/41150/F3791C0E5E9E4C159F98640CE1C736C8.jpg[/IMG]
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Central DE
RE: Wide tire kit
I seem to remember reading somewhere, but cannot find it now,
Isn't there another brand of tire, Metz 170 maybe, that's close to the same width as the SE 180,
that'll still fit the OE rim?
Isn't there another brand of tire, Metz 170 maybe, that's close to the same width as the SE 180,
that'll still fit the OE rim?
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
RE: Wide tire kit
I agree with Miketow on the the wiring its just not worth the risk for $65.00. Yes it has been beat to death but new members need to know this info. The wear on mine is doing great after 5k will probably change it out after 7.5k as the 180 tire is softer and wears quicker.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: usa
RE: Wide tire kit
just ordered the wide tire and kit, dealer woudn't install tire without.
i got 4000k out of the stocker and it wouldn't pass inspection, the new
103finished it offin the last 1000 miles. for a little extra money and peace of mind
i reluctantly agreed to the kit. was going to bring it the (who i prefer to use over the dealer) indy who did my 103 but he's on vacation and i need
to inspect bike before end of the month.
i got 4000k out of the stocker and it wouldn't pass inspection, the new
103finished it offin the last 1000 miles. for a little extra money and peace of mind
i reluctantly agreed to the kit. was going to bring it the (who i prefer to use over the dealer) indy who did my 103 but he's on vacation and i need
to inspect bike before end of the month.
