Metzler too big for 2004 Fatboy?
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Metzler too big for 2004 Fatboy?
I called E. C. Harley and asked that Metzler 160's be put on my 2004 Fatboy FLSTF. I was told 160's are too big because once they heat up, it'll rub against the belt. Can anyone tell me if this is true or not before i order the wrong tires?
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This is from their website. Says it is over sized, but an upgrade.
ME 880 Marathon ME 880 Marathon Front Rear 72H MT90B16 M/C TL ME 880 MARATHON Front - 36 PSI 150/80 B 16 M/C 71H TL ME 880 MARATHON - 40 PSI
In many cases Metzeler provides you, the consumer, with optional tire choices for your motorcycle. The data below is designed to callout a optional suggested fitment or upgrade for your application. To learn more about these please click on the box to the left marked important upgrade info To see the suggested tire pressure range please click on the box to the left marked recommended tire pressures. ME 880 Marathon ME 880 Marathon Front Rear 72H MT90B16 M/C TL ME 880 MARATHON Front - 36 PSI 160/80 B 16 M/C 75H TL ME 880 MARATHON - 40 PSI Note: Stage 1 upgrade.
ME 880 Marathon ME 880 Marathon Front Rear 72H MT90B16 M/C TL ME 880 MARATHON Front - 36 PSI 150/80 B 16 M/C 71H TL ME 880 MARATHON - 40 PSI
In many cases Metzeler provides you, the consumer, with optional tire choices for your motorcycle. The data below is designed to callout a optional suggested fitment or upgrade for your application. To learn more about these please click on the box to the left marked important upgrade info To see the suggested tire pressure range please click on the box to the left marked recommended tire pressures. ME 880 Marathon ME 880 Marathon Front Rear 72H MT90B16 M/C TL ME 880 MARATHON Front - 36 PSI 160/80 B 16 M/C 75H TL ME 880 MARATHON - 40 PSI Note: Stage 1 upgrade.
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The 160 is designed to be the widest tire to fit without any physical changes to the bike. However, for a trouble free ride with the 160 everything in the universe must be in perfect alignment...
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Especially the rear wheel.
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Runnin a Dunlop Roadsmart 160 which is wider then the Metz. Using a 4.25" rim. Fender has to be centered and strut bolt was shortened. Is your rim 3" ? imo - runnin a 160 on a 3" rim does not make sense. 3.5-4.5 is recommended. A 160 does look good.
http://www.kawtriple.com/mraxl/tire_rim.htm
http://www.kawtriple.com/mraxl/tire_rim.htm
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So, do they make a 150/18 tire? Maybe a dumb question but who cares Im askin it. Then reason Im askin, Im wantin to run a 18x4.25 on the back of my Deluxe, and I dont want to rub. SO, do they make a 150/18? SOrry for the Hi-Jack
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I'm running a 160 Metz on the rear on a 18x4.25 rim on my '05 and it's tight and yes it needs to center perfect within the fender. but I clear the belt easy without any problems.
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Story, you da man. But I still would like to know if they make a 150/18, just in case I cant get the 160/60/18 to fit. I think I will call some tire places and see if a 150 is even available. Scratch that, I just looked and Metz, Avon, and vee offer a 150/18. Now only Vee has that in a WW. Wait, I cant remember if the 150 is the tallness or if its the width of the tire.
Last edited by CountryD; May 22, 2011 at 02:34 PM.