Guys running a 180
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Guys running a 180
For you guys running a 180 out back...do you think the wide tire kit fender brackets are necessary? From looking it seems like they are not needed but new brackets would be cheaper than buying new turn signals if the wires get chewed up.
Thanks for the input
Thanks for the input
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I plan on using the stock wheel on my bike and the new Schorcher 31 part # 43200005 from the 2012 Wide Glide (same rim as my bike).
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Just looked up the specs for the 2012 WG and you are right the rear rim is 17 in. x 4.5 in. So that 180 tire is made for a 4.5 inch rim, so looks like Harley has 2 180 tires for the 4.5" rim now. The HD kit I am sure will still come with the SE 180 tire "Dunlop" though. I just went with a 5.5" rim because that is what a 180 tire is suppose to be on and has alot more choices of tires. But to your orginal question, you don't need the brackets just make sure that your wires are tucked neatly against the fenders and you are good.
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Just looked up the specs for the 2012 WG and you are right the rear rim is 17 in. x 4.5 in. So that 180 tire is made for a 4.5 inch rim, so looks like Harley has 2 180 tires for the 4.5" rim now. The HD kit I am sure will still come with the SE 180 tire "Dunlop" though. I just went with a 5.5" rim because that is what a 180 tire is suppose to be on and has alot more choices of tires. But to your orginal question, you don't need the brackets just make sure that your wires are tucked neatly against the fenders and you are good.
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I went with the 180 kit. My tire is so close to the inside bracket on the lef hand side, I can't fit more than a few sheets of paper. The brackets flatten out the wire moreso than the original design.
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Most Harley dealers will not install the 180 tire without the kit.If you use a turn signal relocation kit that mounts the signals to a low profile license plate bracket you won't need the kit.Or if you use a combination tail light turn signal set up like panacea you won't need the kit either.