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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 12:11 AM
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Hey there. I love the breakouts 240 Tire and I was wondering what the largest size I could put on my FLSS with the stock fender and everything. Thanks in advanced!!
 
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Some brands of 160 will fit, do a search this has been talked about a lot in the past. Honestly, the slim handles great because of the skinny rear tire, its pretty much the hallmark of the design of the chassis. If you want a big fat rear tire, might as well sell and buy a breakout, but big tires handle like ****. They look cool though!
 
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Here's an old thread on the subject...
At best you're looking at a 160.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jam436
Here's an old thread on the subject...
At best you're looking at a 160.
^ this. Without any issues - 150 - looks better imho and not issues with fitment.
 
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Originally Posted by jam436
Here's an old thread on the subject...
At best you're looking at a 160.

Ty for this! It was very helpful!
 
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Originally Posted by Otter
Some brands of 160 will fit, do a search this has been talked about a lot in the past. Honestly, the slim handles great because of the skinny rear tire, its pretty much the hallmark of the design of the chassis. If you want a big fat rear tire, might as well sell and buy a breakout, but big tires handle like ****. They look cool though!

As much as I love the breakout, I just liked the slim S a little more overall. I don't need a 240 tire, just a little more mm to fill out that rear fender 😁
 
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I'll do a 150 next time or if I go with the switchback wheels I'll do a 160
 
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