21 inch tire on 08 bob?

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Feb 25, 2009 | 10:39 PM

MyBeerBelly

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21 inch tire on 08 bob?

Hi all
would a 21x 3.5 fit on the front of an 08 street bob? if so, what size tire would it use? what is a good tire? will it fit under the stock fender? any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated...
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J

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:50 PM

ackman1968

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You could put a wagon wheel on there if you wanted to.

I think most of the bagger guys running that size are using a 130. As far as if it will fit a Bob, not sure but it would look sweet if you can pull it off.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:55 PM

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Yes it will fit. Do a search and you will see many that have done this. VenturaChop, bosken and jmpancoast come to mind (and myself in progress). a 120/70-21 tire will be perfect. Could probably go wider but not narrower with the 3.5. The stock fender should work, but might be close. I just got an Avon Cobra in the above size to go on my 21x3.5. Should be getting it mounted in a day or two. Check my album and I'll have some shots of it on there once I get it done.

Feb 25, 2009 | 11:20 PM

ackman1968

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Goes to show how much I pay attention. I always thought the 21's every one put on were the skinny Wide Glide style.

Feb 26, 2009 | 07:01 PM

speedjunkie

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Cramil,

What spokes you using?

Mike

Feb 26, 2009 | 07:08 PM

reded

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I'm using a 120 on a 21X3.5 front wheel. Fender fits and actually looks much better due to the tire filling the rather large gap that the 19" wheel cannot fill.