What size front tire should i run?

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Sep 14, 2011 | 02:28 PM

02DynaDude

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What size front tire should i run?

I just picked up a 21" front off of a 3/4" axle sporty for my '02 Dyna Lowrider. As far as i undserstand and have read here, the swap should be pretty simple. I am now wondering if anyone has advice on what size tire i should run? I'm pretty new at all this, so any info would be more than appreciated.

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Sep 14, 2011 | 03:27 PM

nkauf21

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I'm guessing it's a 21x2.15 rim. If that's the case, I run a 90/90 Metzler ME880 on mine and like it alot.

Sep 15, 2011 | 01:50 PM

DavinaniZepp

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I wonder if you increase the size on front tire, does that effect the speedometer??

Sep 15, 2011 | 01:57 PM

8541hog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nkauf21

I'm guessing it's a 21x2.15 rim. If that's the case, I run a 90/90 Metzler ME880 on mine and like it alot.

That would be my first choice as well, and what I have been running for years.

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Originally Posted by DavinaniZepp

I wonder if you increase the size on front tire, does that effect the speedometer??

Sep 15, 2011 | 04:25 PM

bikerlaw

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I ran both the 80/90 and the 90/90. I prefer the 90/90. If you don't plan to run a fender then it probably doesn't matter. But with a fender, I like to fill up the gap with the larger tire.

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