tire size-what now??

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Mar 2, 2014 | 12:19 PM

mitchy965

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From: courtenay

tire size-what now??

so i bought this o1 wideglide late last summer and put about 700 miles or so before placing it in storage. i knew i wanted to upgrade the tires and brakes before next spring and while on a recent buying frenzy(tax time) i purchased to new michelin commander 2 tires in the size recommended in the michelin buyers guide (80/90/21 and 130/90b/16). when i pulled the bike from storage i noticed the front tire size on the bike was 90/90/21 and the rim appears to be 2.75 inches wide instead of 2.15 inches. i thought it was a oe rim but that should be 2.15 ?? soooo... what now??? repurchase a new tire in the larger size? run what i got? other options??

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:28 PM

dirtdobber

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Just wear out the 80/90/21 then replace when needed.

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:49 PM

bdtaylor1979

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Originally Posted by dirtdobber

Just wear out the 80/90/21 then replace when needed.

I agree

Mar 2, 2014 | 02:38 PM

mitchy965

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From: courtenay

so you dont feel the smaller tire on a larger rim is an issue for handling? i bought the michelins for longevity so i dont want be stuck with a crappy set up for the duration....thanks for your responses

Mar 2, 2014 | 03:04 PM

Jeff's 1st Harley

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Call the seller and ask for a exchange. The previous owner no doubt upgraded from the stock slender rim.

Mar 2, 2014 | 03:53 PM

Pistonman1

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Measure the rim bead seat to bead seat, not outside to outside.

Mar 2, 2014 | 05:29 PM

mitchy965

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the 90/90 tire is still mounted so the width measurement is a best guess with my digital calipers approximating the bead seat (but shes at least 2.5 and closer to 2.75) obviously been upgraded (as suggested). returning to the supplier for a exchange cant happen as they were bought in the US so by the time the shipping/brokerage smoke clears id be to far behind and may as well resell locally to reduce the loss.

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Mar 2, 2014 | 06:56 PM

dirtdobber

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I found this on their web site:
. MICHELIN PROHIBITS THE USE OF INNER TUBES IN:

• MICHELIN® Power SuperSport™ radial performance tires

• MICHELIN® Pilot® Power, Pilot® Power 2CT and Pilot® Power 3 performance street radial tires

• MICHELIN® Pilot® Road 3 and Pilot® Road 2 sport touring street radial tires

• MICHELIN® Scorcher® “11” and Commander® II radial cruiser tires

WHEN MOUNTED ON TUBE‑TYPE RIMS, INNER TUBES MAY BE USED IN:

• MICHELIN® Pilot® Activ street/sport tires

• MICHELIN® Commander® II, Scorcher® “31” and Scorcher® “32” cruiser/custom tires

• MICHELIN® Anakee® III dual-purpose tires

I also suggest contacting the seller for a exchange.

Always, always check the tire size before ordering.

Last edited by dirtdobber; Mar 2, 2014 at 06:59 PM.