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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Does anyone know how big you can go on the rear of a 2005 softail standard. (150 is stock for the 05) without mods? any info Thanks, M.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Metzeler ME880 160/80 will fit for sure because I have one on my train. If you are going any bigger you need to check with the tyre company because I think for safty you would need a bigger rim. Looking at my train I think a 170 would fit with ease, but I have to say you would be hard put to tell the difference between my old 150 and the new 160 by just looking at it.

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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Thamks for the info M.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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How about the Heritage Softail Classic? Mine has a 130 and I was wondering if I could put a 150 on it without buying the Harley $499 Kit.
 
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