Wider Tire on Fatboy - Pre 07's
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Wider Tire on Fatboy - Pre 07's
I know a lot of you install a Metzler 160 on the rear when replacing the stock 150. The reason mentioned is usually because it is a narrower 160. So, does that mean a Bridgestone G702 160/80-16 will not fit? Or may be too close? Is their that much of a diff between the two tires? The Bridgestones cost less... These are rated at 130mph and over 800lbs.
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The Bridgestone G702 is a 6.2" at 160mm. Looks like the stock D401 is a wide 150 at 6.15 inches and recommended rim width is 3 inches. The Dunlop D404 150 can be had for less money but its 5.8" and recommended rim size is 3.5". Interesting how even the same manufacturers tires are a little inconsistent.
D401:
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire..._tire.asp?id=6
D404:
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...tire.asp?id=37
Could not find the width of these HD low profile smooth laced 16" wheel's? They measure much wider on the outside of the rim than 3 inches, which is the stock D401 tire recommended rim width.
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