On the 2004 Fatboy, what is the widest tire and rim that can be put on without fender mods? Will a 180 or 200 fit?

 

A Metzeler 160 is as wide as you can go. Its about 1/8" wider than your stock Dunlop 150

 

is anyone running this particular setup or anything wider than the stock 150 ??

 

I'm interested as well.. Considering Metzlers the next tire change.. if I can ever clock enough miles to get there.

 

Heartland Biker claims to have a 180 that doesn't require any mods to the bike. I can't vouch for them but it's what they claim. Good luck.

http://www.heartlandbiker.com/Heartland_USA_Catalog.pdf

Here's a pic:





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Using the Heartland Kit you will have to cut off the fender mounts/horns from the frame.The stock mounts are to close together for a 180mm tire on a "standard" softail frame. Check out the "FAT TIRE THREAD"

 

The guy who owns heartland biker is a cool dude. I had a friend who used to work for him. Their stuff ain't cheap, just thought I would say...

 

I get the impression, given the tight tolerances in the stock fender, swingarm, pulley, brake and wheel that the Metzler 160 is pretty much it.. without any mods.

 

I know, I know, that's certainly what the pics show but they claim otherwise. Here's an ad for their 200 kit from the November issue of AIM.



Guess somebody needs to call and make a direct inquiry...

 

Heartland web site has 180mm for 2000 and up STail with their fender, seat, struts and wheel. 200mm would have to include swing arm.