tire size question
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I agree with Otang. According to that "chart" my 01 FXDL standard rear tire is 150/80 when I believe standard is 130/90. I'm sure a 150 has no problem fitting, but I think a 160/60 might be a tight fit.
any mods you had to do to get a 160 up i nthere?
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something to consider is some tire brands vary in their width. A Dunlop K591 - 160/70-17 is visibly wider than a Michelin Scorcher the same size 160/70-17
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You can do an 18x4.25 with a 160 on your bike on the back. On the front a 21. I did a 21x2.15 on my 02 Dyna but I have seen plenty with the 21x3.25 or 21x3.5. With the wider rim the tire will be extremely close to the fender brackets if not touching so that is something to consider.