changing the tire/rim
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changing the tire/rim
i want to wider the front tire/ rim on my 2013 dyna wide glide but i am worried for the maneuvering
i need to know the best size for the tires that will change the look without affecting maneuvering
i need to know the best size for the tires that will change the look without affecting maneuvering
Last edited by samerkorban; Apr 8, 2017 at 07:35 AM.
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I'm gonna answer your question...., but then again I'm not
i need to know the best size for the tires that will change the look without affecting maneuvering
You want to change the look - get a square tire..., even paint one orange
So much for my sense of humor
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Skinnier the tire - more twitchy it is - fact of life
You speak of handling (maneuvering) - but omit what kind
High speed / low speed / cornering / twisties / off road perhaps
Also omit the tire brand you're running..., and what brand(s) you're considering
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A wider tire is more stable - and depending on the handling you seek..., and the tire composition you get - more responsive
Tire pressure is all important - no matter the tire you're running..., or plan to run
As to the best size - with your current rim (which I assume is a 21") - that will change the look
What the hell look..., are you looking for
Many prefer a very wide front tire..., others not so much
Little more insight please - would be most beneficial
Ghost
i need to know the best size for the tires that will change the look without affecting maneuvering
You want to change the look - get a square tire..., even paint one orange
So much for my sense of humor
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Skinnier the tire - more twitchy it is - fact of life
You speak of handling (maneuvering) - but omit what kind
High speed / low speed / cornering / twisties / off road perhaps
Also omit the tire brand you're running..., and what brand(s) you're considering
==============
A wider tire is more stable - and depending on the handling you seek..., and the tire composition you get - more responsive
Tire pressure is all important - no matter the tire you're running..., or plan to run
As to the best size - with your current rim (which I assume is a 21") - that will change the look
What the hell look..., are you looking for
Many prefer a very wide front tire..., others not so much
Little more insight please - would be most beneficial
Ghost
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I changed from a 90 to a 120. Had to change rim to a 3" to make it fit. I have a 2003 FXDWG. I made a very positive change to handling. More stable, doesn't Chase road snakes anymore. Seems better in the turns. I think it looks better than the skinny tire. It does seem to get my bike a bit dirtier as the fender does't quite cover the tire at the edges.
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Sorry, no. Would have to start researching how they mount on various models, tree widths, tire diameters, etc. Shouldn't be too hard once you find the right fender. Worst case, you would need to fab new mounting struts/tabs.
Evil skinny tire. Looks good but that thing chases every imperfection it can find. Has to be mastered
you can go wider. If anything, your handling/manuverability will improve.
you can go wider. If anything, your handling/manuverability will improve.
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I changed from a 90 to a 120. Had to change rim to a 3" to make it fit. I have a 2003 FXDWG. I made a very positive change to handling. More stable, doesn't Chase road snakes anymore. Seems better in the turns. I think it looks better than the skinny tire. It does seem to get my bike a bit dirtier as the fender does't quite cover the tire at the edges.