'05 Springer Softail front wheel question

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Oct 10, 2022 | 11:17 AM

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'05 Springer Softail front wheel question

I've got an '05 Springer Softail FXSTSI and would like to switch from the 2.15 thin front tire and wheel to a 21"x 3.5 front tire and wheel. Is switching out to a wider front tire possible with the springer forks?

Oct 10, 2022 | 11:30 AM

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Oct 10, 2022 | 01:24 PM

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I dont know if it will fit but I had an 06 springer custom and I hit a pothole a bent the front rim. I found a used rim that came from a 06 night train...thought I caught a break lol. Nope...that was my first lesson in hub offset. Those two were not the same. I had my inner hub laced to the new outer rim with the correct offset...just be careful with what you buy.

Oct 11, 2022 | 11:07 AM

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Trying to remember but the 3.5 - 21 wheel fits the stock fender but I think you’re limited to a 100/70 tire. The110 hits the fender mounts.

Oct 14, 2022 | 09:39 AM

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Trying to remember but the 3.5 - 21 wheel fits the stock fender but I think you’re limited to a 100/70 tire. The110 hits the fender mounts.

Thank you! Knowing that, I'll be shopping for a new wheel and tire. I love my Springer but I think adding a wider/beefier tire to the front will balance out the look, imo.