Tire-Wheel Fitment - Night Train

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Jun 26, 2013 | 09:15 AM

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antichrome90

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funny thing I noticed when measuring the tires the other day...
ME880 150/80-16 is actually only 138mm wide (sidewall lip to sidewall lip; widest part of tire). Then I looked at the Michelin Commander II 130/90B16, and according to J&P cycles, it's almost 145mm (5.59") wide...
So now what? Are we all just measuring our tires differently or is J&P off on their assessment?

Jun 27, 2013 | 07:55 PM

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antichrome90

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So I have researched nearly every tire and tried to get details one what the actual measurements are. Most likely going with Michelin Commander II's front and rear (140mm or 150mm) and found a cheap Paughco 16x4" spoked rear wheel on J&P to mount the rear tire on. Gotta check with Harley to see if that wheel will fit the bike without any hub adjustments or spacers...

I'll check back in a couple months once this all gets done. (can't ride currently so no rush to get it all done)

Nov 21, 2014 | 09:29 AM

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jigglestrain

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Originally Posted by antichrome90

So I know there are a lot of threads on wheel and tire fitment, but none regarding stock night trains pre-200mm. I have an 02 with the stock rim and 150mm rear tire. I would really like to go up to a 160, but am unsure if the rim will handle it. Im pretty sure I can re-rig the quick-release rear seat bolts to fit the tire. My concern is the rim and any spacer adjustments. (oh and its lowered about 2" in the rear) Any advice/answers are appreciated. Thanks

Antichrome90 I have a 02 train and I have a mezteler 150 on the rear tire also but can't lower it the 2". What did you have to do to make it work? I want to keep the 150 and be able to slam it because I have the lowering kit on the bike but havnt been able to slam it.