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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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I know this has been beat to death but I cannot find the info I really need. I am running a Metzeler 140 Marathon on the rear. Will a Metzeler 150 fit on the rear with the saddle bag mount bolts. Also are there any advantage to a 150 over a 140 besides looks. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Well I guess no one is going to try and help me. Thanks alot. I don't know what the problem is but for the last few weeks no one will reply except to new members or off topic stuff. What in the world is going on.
 
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The 150 is close to 1/2" wider, so if you have more than 1/4" clearance on each side of your tires now you should be fine. I think I would like at least 1/2" each side for deflection.

The bolts don't go deeper than the stock fender bolts I wouldn't think.

As for responses, I think that people are shying away from the tire threads because there have been so many. Might try more of your question detail in the topic.

Not sure that roughly 1/2" will make much difference in handling or looks to answer that part of the question. 25mm to an inch.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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I think you should run stock, heck with changing as for the look i bet in most cases you will be the only one who will know
 
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Thanks Rubarb and J.N.T. I think the 150 will fit I am going to change the strutt bolts.
 
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