Fatter 21" front tire?

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Aug 15, 2011 | 01:15 PM

LarryLives

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Fatter 21" front tire?

Anyone running a fatter tire in the front on a 21 inch rim?

I have a WG with a 21" up front.
Would like to stay with the 21 inch wheel for sure, but fatten it up a bit.

Seems in the 80ish mph range its not as steady as I'd like it to be.
Not that I'm a speed demon, but "occasionally" I open it up on the highway and I can hold it no prob, but if it were a little steadier I would feel more comfortable.

Any thoughts, size info or pics would be great! Thanks!

Aug 15, 2011 | 02:50 PM

bikerlaw

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I switched from the stock 80/90 to a 90/90 and was pretty happy.

edit: I still have the stock 2.15 x 21 rim.

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Aug 15, 2011 | 02:53 PM

streetpep

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I got the metzeler 880 marathon on my SB(120/70/21)but for some reason cant upload photo, if you want to see a picture go to my photos and there's a front shot of my bike.

Aug 15, 2011 | 03:40 PM

TOMMAY

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I'm running wg tubes with a 120/70 tire on a 21 in rim. Handles much better,steady as a rock,almost totally unaffected by uneven road surfaces,grooves,etc. Pics in my album.

Aug 15, 2011 | 03:42 PM

TOMMAY

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Rim is 3.25 by 21 for the 120/70 tire.

Aug 15, 2011 | 04:38 PM

cjlandry

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MH90H21 on my '11 FXDWG. Fills the fender nicely, much more stable than the stock dunlop tire.

Aug 15, 2011 | 04:41 PM

LarryLives

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From: Connecticut :(

You guys are awesome!
All the info I need!!
Thanks man!

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Aug 15, 2011 | 07:27 PM

nkauf21

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I'm running a 90/90 on a 21x2.15. You're not going to be able to go any larger then that unless you have a 21x3.5 laced to your hub.

Aug 15, 2011 | 08:23 PM

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RonnR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TOMMAY

I'm running wg tubes with a 120/70 tire on a 21 in rim. Handles much better,steady as a rock,almost totally unaffected by uneven road surfaces,grooves,etc. Pics in my album.

Yea, what he said,