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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Has anyone tried to run a 180 55 17 on the rear of their dyna's. I know the wide tire kit has a 180 60 17, but just would like to know how a littleshorter tire looks on it. Thanks for the help.
 
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I've wondered the same thing many times.

Didn't we talk about this about 6 months ago and no one spoke up?

 
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I have the 180 60 17 screamin eagle but, I think the 180 55 17 would be just as goodand possiblygive just a tad bit more upper fender clearence.


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i guess no replys again?
 
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ORIGINAL: Dookie

Has anyone tried to run a 180 55 17 on the rear of their dyna's.
I know the wide tire kit has a 180 60 17, but just would like to know how a littleshorter tire looks on it.
Thanks for the help.
Dookie, I haven't mounted the 180 55 that I have sitting because
it is a Buell multi compound radial and I am unsure about safety,
mixing this with the stock front tire.

Have you seen a standard compound 180 55??
If so, let me know where it is, I'll get it and report back to you.

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now that you said that, I haven't seen a single compound 55 out there yet. I will start looking. thanks for the thought!
 
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