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Jan 18, 2018 | 01:11 PM

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Gsomerville

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I ordered a 18x4.25 rear wheel. DNA said I needed a 160x60 18 rear tire. That will work right? I see everyone is saying the 150x70 18
i I have an 09 Deluxe

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Originally Posted by WanaRyd Wheels

Hi, the 2008 Deluxe will fit a 18 x 4.25 Rear wheel with a 150/70-18 tire as Kozy said. This is the most popular rear setup you'll find for the 2008 Deluxe on the rear, our customers do it all the time.

As far as the front wheel, in most cases... The 21 x 3.0 or 3.50 is the same rim, just measured from a different area on the rim. If the wheel your are looking at actually is different, its rare but they both will accommodate the 120/70-21 tire fine. All of our wheels we call the 21 x 3.50 size because of where we measure at on the rim.

PM us for any other questions. We are HAPPY TO HELP!!!!

Jan 18, 2018 | 01:48 PM

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I run a Metzeler 160/60/18 on a 4.25 wheel and have no rubbing issue at all. It’s close but fits and yes, I ride 2-up often.

Jan 18, 2018 | 02:34 PM

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Gsomerville

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Originally Posted by NVRNF

I run a Metzeler 160/60/18 on a 4.25 wheel and have no rubbing issue at all. It’s close but fits and yes, I ride 2-up often.

I appreciate it! So I can go 160x60x18 or 150x70x18 no problem either way.

Jan 19, 2018 | 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gsomerville

i ordered a 18x4.25 rear wheel. DNA said I needed a 160x60 18 rear tire. That will work right? I see everyone is saying the 150x70 18
i have an 09 Deluxe

My '09 Deluxe had a 18x4.25 (Avon Cobra 150/70-18) on the rear and I had rubbing issues when riding two up (and occasionally one up and I only weigh 165) and it was impossible to get the saddle bags on so I swapped out to the standard size. You have been forewarned! 😂

Jan 19, 2018 | 01:57 PM

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Gsomerville

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Jan 19, 2018 | 04:12 PM

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Gsomerville

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Originally Posted by Hogpro

18x4.25 with a 150/70/18 tire. That is how it is done on a Deluxe. 25mm bearings etc. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Wheels are on my brain, all the time.

Have you ran a 18x4.25 with a 150/70/18 tire? I’ve heard 2 people say it rubs.

Jan 19, 2018 | 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SanJuanRon

When I first purchased the wheel/tire combo for my Deluxe, I was told by a couple riders that it was real tight but that I could make it work. Well, after several trips to my Indy and various adjustments, the rubbing never really stopped. I wore out a new Avon Cobra tire in less than 4K miles with the rubbing. FYI, I also have a 18x4.25 (150/70-18) on my 2005 Heritage and have plenty of room and never had any issues. That's what led me to do the 18x4.25 (150/70-18) on my 2009 Deluxe which turned out to be problematic. Since Harley tolerances can vary from bike to bike, maybe you will get lucky. I have read on several sites that the 160/60-18 should work with the Deluxe, but I just went back to a 16" rear wheel. Ron

Jan 19, 2018 | 06:46 PM

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I haven’t received the wheels yet. DNA had an issue. I think my best move will probably go to the stock size and get the 16. I appreciate all of the help fellas! Im seeing the stock is a 16x3 wheel with a 140/85/16. Is this what u guys went with?