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.

Thanks
Ted (oldman)

 

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.

 

Thanks WildBill for the info. Will definitely give it a try before I buy.

Oldman

 

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[:@][]

 

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'

 

I have the same question. Will a Metzeler 160/80-16 fit on a stock '05 Softail Deluxe? rim width is 3".

 

What do you mean "What was I thinking"?
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