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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I have a late model Shovel FX which has a 130 rear tire. Would a 140 or 150 fit without problems?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Late model FX shovel? Anyway I would stick with the stock size tires. The clearances are usually pretty tight and you run a risk of grooving the new rubber.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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I have a 140 on my 72 round swingarm, and a 140 on my 84 square SA. And I think a 150 would fit. See if a shop has a used one you could try.
 
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