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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Default rim size on springer

will a 16 x 3.5 rear rim fit a 1998 springer when the stock is a 16x3.00? got a front already and cant find match for rear, only in 3.5...thanks
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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Yes. It is supposed to fit up to a 18 x 3.5 rear rim without changing anything else. They had it posted on Metzler's tire site at one time or other.
 
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