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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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My wheels are out to powder and when they come back I want to put a 180 on the rear. I'm uncertain about a couple of things.

Should I be looking for a 180/55 or 180/60? there seems to be more choice out there for the 55 but I dont know what, if any, difference it makes

I will be running a 21" x 3" on the front and again not sure what size tire I can run without making mods to fender etc, also I'm guessing it needs to match the rear for handling? would like to run the fattest tire I can without really messing things up.

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Sorry, double postd this and now don't know how to delete it!
 
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i have a 180/55... 55 or 60 should not make any diff, just a fraction lower of a side wall
 
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i have a 180/55... 55 or 60 should not make any diff, just a fraction lower of a side wall
Thanks Joe, any ideas on the front?
 
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not sure... using that stock fender and a fat tire is just going to look stupid... get a wider fender or run a stock width.... if not that fender will nto do anything
 
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If you are running a stock rear wheel on your street bob, you have to get the screaming eagle 180 for the wheel. That tire is made to fit the 17"x4.5" rim.
 
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I've heard that the 55's dont look right on the bike, Joe can you post some pics of yours so that we can see, I have the SE tire as well, but they are hard to get. thanks
 
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