95 FXSTC front tires

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Dec 6, 2012 | 07:13 AM

HarleyReece

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95 FXSTC front tires

I want to put a Metzeler ME880 Marathon 140/70R21 Front Tire on and still use my stock fender. Think I can make it work? Thanks.

Dec 6, 2012 | 07:27 AM

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I put a 16 inch on my 99 FXSTC, as I didn't like the "skinny tire" look, but used a fatboy front fender too.

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Dec 6, 2012 | 08:27 AM

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That looks alright, but is a bit more involved than I'd like at this point. If I did that, I'd want to change to whole front end out for something with thicker tubes like a heritage or something. Then I'd lose the rat/outlaw look my bike has now, which I like.

Dec 6, 2012 | 08:39 AM

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HR,

No way will a 140 fit with the stock fender, especially when you consider you will need a 3 - 3.5" wide wheel. A 120 will fit sometimes if you keep the wheel width down, I'm going to give one a try next year.

Take a look at this thread to get an idea of the real tire sizes and what's involved...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...r21-front.html

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Dec 6, 2012 | 11:09 AM

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HR,

No way will a 140 fit with the stock fender, especially when you consider you will need a 3 - 3.5" wide wheel.

Bit like trying to fit an A cup over a DD.....well you get the idea.

Dec 7, 2012 | 09:41 AM

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If I'm gonna stay with metzeler, I'm stuck with a 90/90,21 with stock wheel. O well.

Dec 7, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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Although not recommended, I've seen 120s on the standard rim but I just run the 90/90 with great results. Wider Wheels are not that expensive on eBay and many come with bearings/spacers already set up.

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