What is the widest I can go on my rear tire without any major mods? 2005 FXDWGI.... Thanks

 

I am wondering the same for my 2014 Low Rider

 

I have an Avon 150/80-16 on the rear of my '01 FXDX.

It is mounted on a 3.5 inch rim.

It just fits.

Ken

 

not the widest tire question again... may want to use the search option. But I have a 200 on mine

 

My 02 WG came with a 150/80/16, I'm running a 180/55/18 on a 18x5 rim now. Had to relocate the brake.

 

Kevin,

How was it to relocate the brake? Can you also tell me what bars you have on your bike?
Thanks,

 

Rear brake is really simple. You have to weld a tab on your swing arm for the brace rod. Hardest part is finding the right size spacer. The brake I have on now sucks bad as far as stopping the bike. I'm hoping to upgrade to the same type set up made by Performance Machine in the near future. When I do I'm going to replace the rotor with a nice polished stainless steel one.

I bought the bars in a kit from Hill Country Customs.

 

I have a Avon Cobra 190/60-17 on my bike. Really like it.

 

Kevin714: Really surprised you can fit a 180 wide tire on there even with the brake relocated. I can only fit a 160mm wide Avon Venom on my '02 FXDL, the FXDL & FXDWG do share the same frames. With the 160, the 1 1/8" wide belt has only about a 1/16" clearance to the tire. Did you do any mods to the pulley side as well? I can't understand how it could possibly fit otherwise.

FWIW the changes on the newer Dynas will allow for use of wider tires than what the OP's 2005 bike will allow.

 

Don't forget he's asking about an 05 bike, not an 06 and up. 06 and up its dead easy fitting a 190 or 200 but pre 06 may be a different story