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Tires
Just bought a 04 springer softail (at my age, 58, WHAT WAS I THINKING?). Will need to replace the rear tire shortly and was wondering how wide I can go on the stock wheel. Currently has a 150/80/16.
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Ted (oldman)
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Ted (oldman)
RE: Tires
Email Metezler, I think their Marathon880 160/16 will fit fine, and look good on the bike, much bigger and you may have clearance issues and IMHO will certainly spoil the look of the bike.
RE: Tires
Oh, should have mentioned rim width, make sure the manufacture of the tyre you choose specifies the rim you are using as being suitable. I have a 3 1/2" rear and Metzeler state the 160 will fit but I think if you go wider you will need a wider rim or risk altering the tyre profile at best, and at worst[:@]
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RE: Tires
Stock rim is 3" 150 is max. But i think a 160 will work.
Need to check fender clearence. I an going to try the 160
when i need a tire. Have 150 now looks like 160 will fit
Allready did the fender bolts. Bike is lowered 1'
Need to check fender clearence. I an going to try the 160
when i need a tire. Have 150 now looks like 160 will fit
Allready did the fender bolts. Bike is lowered 1'
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