Getting ready to order a change of tires, and was looking at the avon 150/80-16 up front. This tire looks like it adds a bit of height, so was just playing around with other avon tires sizes to see if I could avoid the height. The height isn't bad, just started day dreaming about an even fatter tire.

This brings me to my question: Has anyone put a 180/60-16 on the front? It looks like the bolts that hold the fender on would need a directional swap and maybe another bolt altogether, but is there anything else? Any pics, if you do have this size?

 

What would possess you to want to put a 180 tire on the front - as the Fat Bob runs a 130 in the front and a 180 in the rear?
I have seen some here put a 200 on the rear and the corresponding front tire would be a 150
check out this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-bob-pics.html

 

I had found a similar thread, which is why I was looking at the 150 front. I may post there, seems like it is still active. Why would I want a 180 on the front? Why not? I like the look of it, I know some may think it's cartoonish, but I like the look of it.

Thanks for the link, I did post to it so hopefully I someone has tried it. It would be VERY close to the forks, but math on paper looks like it should work...of course paper and real world don't always agree.

 

Wider tires look awesome but you loose out on handling.

 

No serious canyon carving done on the FatBob, so no worries. :-)

I'm changing my '09 wheels for a set of '14's...maybe a good time to roll the rear 180 up front and see if it fits, if no one has done it. That will not be until towards the end of summer; however, so figured I'd ask first.

 

I believe you will need a 5.5" wide rim if you go the route and put on the 180 up front - the stock 3.5" rim won't work.
Interested in seeing the pics when your done as I believe as you said, it will look cartoonish - as well as interested in your reviews on it's ride - if it actually rides as well as you think it will, I would believe someone would have done this route already - I see the ride being sluggish and lots of inputting into the bars to get it to turn
But then again, there always has to be a first for everything

 

don't know about the 180 but a 150 will fit and a 200 on back.i went with the avons. have 1000 miles on. love them....

 

The pic associated with the link JMC22 put on did look nice. That setup is what will more than likely happen, just figured I'd pose the question about a 180 as it looks like it may fit.

 

Finally got my new wheels, so upon removing the rear tire, and removing front, I rolled it around. The nut/bolt that attaches the front fender on are the limiting factor; however, removing the fender allows the tire to fit. It spins fine between the forks, although laying the fender on the tire makes the fender look very small. Avon makes a 170/70 R16 that is narrower, .33", and gives close speeds at the original 130...within .1xx miles. I think that difference is closer than the 150/80 that has been used. Honestly, in my opinion, I would want to run this without a fender, need support, but it can be done. Pics to come.

There are other factors to consider, I have not driven it with this tire, for one. The other thing is that it may get fatter with me on the bike and rub. At this point I don't know if I'll go with the 170/70, .33", or a 160/80, .74", difference from the rear tire that I rolled around...The 160 is a big speed difference and only .39" wider than the 150, and would require a wider wheel.

 

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