Help with understanding rim/tire sizes?
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lasher 66:
you don't have to go up to the 18" wheels, you can use the 17" also. (the max is an 18")
i know the fxdwg and fxdl rear fenders are different widths, but the swingarm and main frame is the same other than rake in the front and triple trees. i put a chrome deuce rear wheel (17") on my 02 fxdwg with a 180 tire with no modifications. that same wheel should go on your fxdl, but a 160 tire would be the widest that would fit inside your rear fender. you might look at the deuce rear wheels (17" versions) - you can pick them up on ebay fairly inexpensive, especially if they are not chromed. just a thought - an 18" is not the only other option to the 16" you have now.
you don't have to go up to the 18" wheels, you can use the 17" also. (the max is an 18")
i know the fxdwg and fxdl rear fenders are different widths, but the swingarm and main frame is the same other than rake in the front and triple trees. i put a chrome deuce rear wheel (17") on my 02 fxdwg with a 180 tire with no modifications. that same wheel should go on your fxdl, but a 160 tire would be the widest that would fit inside your rear fender. you might look at the deuce rear wheels (17" versions) - you can pick them up on ebay fairly inexpensive, especially if they are not chromed. just a thought - an 18" is not the only other option to the 16" you have now.
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RE: Help with understanding rim/tire sizes?
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lasher 66:
you don't have to go up to the 18" wheels, you can use the 17" also. (the max is an 18")
i know the fxdwg and fxdl rear fenders are different widths, but the swingarm and main frame is the same other than rake in the front and triple trees. i put a chrome deuce rear wheel (17") on my 02 fxdwg with a 180 tire with no modifications. that same wheel should go on your fxdl, but a 160 tire would be the widest that would fit inside your rear fender. you might look at the deuce rear wheels (17" versions) - you can pick them up on ebay fairly inexpensive, especially if they are not chromed. just a thought - an 18" is not the only other option to the 16" you have now.
lasher 66:
you don't have to go up to the 18" wheels, you can use the 17" also. (the max is an 18")
i know the fxdwg and fxdl rear fenders are different widths, but the swingarm and main frame is the same other than rake in the front and triple trees. i put a chrome deuce rear wheel (17") on my 02 fxdwg with a 180 tire with no modifications. that same wheel should go on your fxdl, but a 160 tire would be the widest that would fit inside your rear fender. you might look at the deuce rear wheels (17" versions) - you can pick them up on ebay fairly inexpensive, especially if they are not chromed. just a thought - an 18" is not the only other option to the 16" you have now.
what tire did you go with?
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