deuce rear wheel question

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Jun 2, 2011 | 05:02 AM

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jdsmitty10

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From: Johnstown, PA

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Originally Posted by cjwanner2000

thanks kiwi, i figured thats what you were saying. do you know if a 200 will fit on the 5.5 rim?

200s fit 5.5 rims. I think the biggest that fits the stock deuce 4.5 is the SE 180 tire.. I know my 180 Metz is REAL TIGHT on my 07 deuce.. People do 200s, removing inner fender struts, narrow belt and pulley.. I was told my 07 has a narrower belt and pulley but I really don't know how a 200 would fit but know it's been done...

Jun 2, 2011 | 01:05 PM

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2deuceguy

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Originally Posted by jdsmitty10

my 07 has the standard 1" belt. i think only the factory ones with a 200 got the skinny belt. my dad has an 07 fat boy with a 200 and he has the 3/4 inch belt. yep, the SE 180 is the only 180 designed for a 4.5 rim. the other 180 tires might fit, but they were designed for a 5.5 rim. i wouldn't use them myself, but i can't say they wouldn't fit. my wifes 03 deuce has a 5.5 tire and a 180 metz also. very, very tight

May 15, 2021 | 08:36 PM

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Bobby Hughes

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From: Griffinga

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Originally Posted by 2deuceguy

you're saying to fit the 18x5.5 you would need to do those mods on the night train correct? my wifes deuce has the 18x5.5 with a 180 tire on it. she has a chrome wide tire swing arm but that's the only mods i can see. it is super tight though. if the wheel isn't perfectly straight it will rub on the belt. had me worried as i replaced the dunlop with a metzler and wouldn't clear till everything lined up haha

i put 200 mm tire on my factory wheel all i had to do was put 1 .8th inch washers behind my pully that got the belt off the tire