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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Hey guys,
I am a newb to the Harley world, but am eager to learn, so I have a lot of questions!!
Looking at a 01 Nightrain, it has the stock wheel and tire on the rear but seems kinda thin. Newer ones appear to have a wider rear tire. I know you can do a wider tire kit on the back, but can you just put a larger size tire on the stock rim? If so what size? What are the diff. sizes through the years?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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If you're going to use a wider tire, you need to change the rim size also. Sorry I can't tell you what the sizes were....and when they changed.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Thanks,
I know on cars you can go from say a 255 to a 275 on a wheel w/o much problem, didnt know if things were the same on the Harley rear wheels.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Stock front 21' can do a 90/90

Stock rear 16' can do 150/80

I've heard the rear may be able to go 160 (the above is what I run)
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks ^^
 
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