Hi guys,


For those that are still considering and wondering if you can fit a 170 wide tire on a Softail Slim, I have done it and it looks good, I did use a 150mm x 7" RSD Tracker Rear Fender though.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MUp...ature=youtu.be


I will be providing more reports on handling etc once I get a chance to go for a proper ride.


Mel

 

What's the deal with that license plate holder?

 

I made it from copper plate if that's what you are referring to,

 

Looks good , just go to show that all you need is the can do attitude

 

Gerbbo did you use the same rim????Would that tire (170) fit with stock rear fender???/Thanks Garry

 

Hi guys,

Thanks, and yes it is the standard rim.
I still have the old factory guard and will measure it against the RSD, but from memory they don't look that much different as far as width is concerned

 

170 on a 3" wide rim...might not be a 170 anymore

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Btw, manufacturer's recommended rim width is 4.5", but I'm not the rim to tire size police

 

The tire fitter did mention that any bigger and the curve of the tire might get out of whack sort of speak, he did say that you could possibly go 10mm more. I did measure the “as installed width” and it’s still 170, like I said I am still to have a ride longer that just around my street to be able to comment on handling or if the tire falls of at any higher speed

 

Looks good. Love the dog, looks awesome!!

 

Thank you HenryT

OK so I remeasured both the factory and the aftermarket fenders

Stock – 180mm
Aftermarket – 172mm

So you are probably better off sticking with the factory if you are looking for clearance,
I also remeasured the tire with proper callipers and its 163mm wide, probably because it’s on a 3 inch rim like Multihdrdr has flagged, so unless you go to a wider rim you will not get the full benefit of the width of the tire.
I also would like to mention that I have removed the pillion and number plate brackets from within the fender as well so that gives you more clearance as well.

Anyways, I will be riding to work tomorrow for the first time on the new tire so will report any problems etc then,



Thank you HenryT


OK so I remeasured both the factory and the aftermarket fenders:

Stock – 180mm
Aftermarket – 172mm

So you are probably better off sticking with the factory if you are looking for clearance,
I also remeasured the tire with proper callipers and its163mm wide, probably because it’s on a 3 inch rim like Multihdrdr has flagged, so unless you go to a wider rim you will not get the full benefit of the width of the tire.

I also would like to mention that I have removed the pillion and number plate brackets from within the fender as well so that gives you more clearance as well.
Anyways, I will be riding to work tomorrow for the first time on the new tire so will report any problems etc then,