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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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i need to know if i can put a 18x5.5 on the back of a 05 flstsc i looked all over in the search but didn't find anything and if anyone did this up grade what size tire did u go with.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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I believe the biggest you can go on the fatboy is a 18x3.5 with a 160 rear. Some one will chime in.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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it is a springer classic and has a 3.5 on it now with a 150 tire
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Pretty sure you can get a 170-18 Metz under there.It comes out to 6 3/4 wide on a 18 3.5 rim.You should have 7 1/4 between you fender bolts. I use a fat boy fender and have a 160-80-16 on a 4" rim and it is 7" wide with room.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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i found this web site here http://www.hdwheels.com/Product.htm and they sell a 4 1/4 inch wide rim says it fits with no mods and the 160 will fit has anyone ever dealt with this company?good or bad experiences with them?
 
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Great Company. Have heard many good things about them.
 
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I bought my wheels from this place, super cool guys to deal wth. Its a couple of Russian dudes, they machine all their own hubs, everything is made here, not cheap *** chinese crap. Nop notch wheels, I have had zero problems with mine.
 
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I put an 18x5.5 with a 200 mm tire on my Deuce....



 
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I bought my wheels from this place, super cool guys to deal wth. Its a couple of Russian dudes, they machine all their own hubs, everything is made here, not cheap *** chinese crap. Nop notch wheels, I have had zero problems with mine.
I think Rob is talking about Black Bike wheels. Those are the russian wheel sellers I know. http://www.blackbikewheels.com/chromewheels.aspx
 
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thank for the replys my cousin wants to go with the direct bolt on.
 
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