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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Ok i would like to change out the front tire on my 09. Does anyone know what is the largest tire the stock rim will except ?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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yes it is metzler 150/80-17 but i found a lower profiles works better. my current is a 120/70 but i will go to 130/70 next time. the lower profile makes the bike feel like a sport bike and will turn thru corners with little or no effort.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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i am looking for that fat look . great i will google that size!
 
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wow! 150 for a front tire, looks sick for sure, don't know how it handles tho.
 
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handles like a truck with manual steering on turns but you can run over small animals and pot holes

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=3467
 
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