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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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What size front tire should I buy for my new 18x3.5 front wheel? I looked on the tire and doesn't say 130 or 140. The rear is 150. The guy I bought the wheels from said a 130 or 140 will work. Any reccomendations?
 
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I think the Wide tires on the Front make-um more Stabler

I'm gunna Go Wider on my 21in. wheel Next time I Need-a Tire.....

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Michelin Commanders are the best bar none. I love them see if they have your size.
 
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I have a 120 mounted in my 21"x3.5" should have put on a 130 there is plenty of fender room and the rim can take it too w/o any problems.

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I was told today that the stock front fatboy tire is a 130, but the guy who sold me the wheels said I can go with a 140. I guess I will check availability and decide.

Another question, how do I know which ones to get? Not sure what the codes mean.
For example 130/70-18. What does the 70 mean?

Also, looks like I found some Metzlers and Avons. Is one brand better than the other?
 
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......... I switched to . Avons . 7yrs. ago There Great..!


.......AND....thanks fur da Tip . mimo
 
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What size front tire should I buy for my new 18x3.5 front wheel? I looked on the tire and doesn't say 130 or 140. The rear is 150. The guy I bought the wheels from said a 130 or 140 will work. Any reccomendations?
metzler says a 130/70 recomended
 
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I think the Wide tires on the Front make-um more Stabler

I'm gunna Go Wider on my 21in. wheel Next time I Need-a Tire.....

___________MY - 2 cents
i had wider and narrower and what makes the differece in the front was the profile and shorter sidwall
 
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metzler says a 130/70 recomended

thanks, did you get that off their website?
 
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