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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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My front wheel is getting rusty......

Does anyone know what the stock rim width is on my 76 FLH? .... 3".... 3-1/2"....??
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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My '79 had 3" front and rear. Yours should be the same. VERY nice ride by the way.
 
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My '79 had 3" front and rear. Yours should be the same. VERY nice ride by the way.
 
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Thanks!!

If I measure the width where the tire seats against the bead it appears to be about 3” .........so....... I’m thinking its 3” wide.

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