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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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I put my 250 on last season and will be throwing on a new front this. What's the big difference between the 120 and stock?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Counter steering feels more responsive and slow speeds feel more stable. I went with E3s front and rear and I really like them. 250 rear and 120 front of course.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 07:01 AM
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I'm on my 3rd set of mich commander 2 on my Ultra been very pleased with them
 
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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Will the Metzeller front 120/70/21 fit ok under the heartland frond fender as it is close with the stock tyre, didn't know if there would be any issues, as I want to ditch the stock tyres on mine, and swap over to Metzeller front and rear, as they seem to be the most popular choice by most.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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The 120/70/21 should be 84mm high from the rim vs. 130/60/21 at 78mm, so 6mm higher, or just under 1/4"....I have a Heartland fender, it just depends how close your fenders mounted. I have the Metz. 260 rear and will also be going to the 120/70 front on my next change, and I think I have enough space for it, if not I'll just move the fender up bit.....
 
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 02:27 PM
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Just to verify, the 120/70/21 works with the stock fender...correct?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocker B
The 120/70/21 should be 84mm high from the rim vs. 130/60/21 at 78mm, so 6mm higher, or just under 1/4"....I have a Heartland fender, it just depends how close your fenders mounted. I have the Metz. 260 rear and will also be going to the 120/70 front on my next change, and I think I have enough space for it, if not I'll just move the fender up bit.....
Cool thanks for the reply yeah mine is pretty close so like you mentioned I'll probably move the fender up also if its a tight fit.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 07:14 PM
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Just to verify, the 120/70/21 works with the stock fender...correct?
Yes, definitely!
 
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I have the matching 880 in the front on my Rocker and one waiting in the garage for my next tire change on the Breakout....any reason you like the 888 on the front??
where did you buy your 880 matching set of tires at?..having a hard time finding one place that has them both...jake wilson is only showing the 888 for the front...?thanks
 
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where did you buy your 880 matching set of tires at?..having a hard time finding one place that has them both...jake wilson is only showing the 888 for the front...?thanks
I have bought five 120/70R21 fronts and seven 260/45R18's for the rear from Rocky Mountain ATV / Jake Wilson. They must just be out at the moment
 
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