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Old Oct 10, 2023 | 11:32 AM
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I've got a 2012 Heritage and will need a new rear tire soon. Will a 160/80 B 16 fit the stock rim?
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Old Oct 10, 2023 | 11:43 AM
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150/80-R16 vs 160/80-R16 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World

There any reason why going bigger Capt?
 
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This is America, bigger is always better.
 
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Thanks all for the replies!
I'm just looking for a better solution with more mileage. Looking at a Shinko 734 now.
The current Michelin Commander II looks bad after less than 8k miles... and I do NOT do burn outs etc...
Price wise, I could get multiple Shinkos!
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I gotcha, I'm not a Shinko guy, while I don't have personal experience with them, I've heard a few stories if them coming apart, but that may have just a bad batch.
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