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Jun 20, 2009 | 09:24 PM

thug23

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Question About Tire Size

I have a 1998 HD Fatboy. The rear tire looks skinny...actually it is skinny.
I want to get a wider rear tire without having to get a new wider rear fender.
I know I can get a spacer kit but what size is the widest I can go?
Also, what brand would you suggest as some tires look skinny compared to others even though they are the same numerical size.
I think I have a 130 on there now.
Thanks for your help.

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:45 PM

thug23

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Jun 21, 2009 | 12:50 PM

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I do not know offhand what the widest you can do on a 1998 is. I suggest Metzlers or Avon's for tires. My 2002 has a 150 and has room for a 160.

Jun 21, 2009 | 01:15 PM

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Be careful increasing the size on a 98. You can run into top of the fender clearance issues when you compress the rear end and belt clearance to the sidewall.

Jun 21, 2009 | 02:12 PM

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I once had the Avon Roadrunner and it was a nice tire...it appeared wider than it really was with a bit of an extra lip on it. I don't think they make those anymore though.
Anybody else have some suggestions for what size I can get under my fender?

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