Largest Rear Tire
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not sure if you could do that or not but from what I understand it may not give you the "wide" look your after .They(who are "they" anyways?[sm=shades.gif]) say you need a wider rim to give a wider look.
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You know just my opinion, but those big fat tires are very much a result of all the choppers shows out there today...i personally the old school thin look...just a thought....especially on a Sporty???
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I agree with you on the wide rear tires, Its all out of proportion and overkill. On a funny note though, my wifes 2004 883 has more rear tire than my Roadking. Wider tires cost more, ride rougher, and with a contact patch of 3" at best, your wasting alot of rubber with each tire. However, If youre out for eye candy and bling, a wide tire looks great.
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You know just my opinion, but those big fat tires are very much a result of all the choppers shows out there today...i personally the old school thin look...just a thought....especially on a Sporty???
You know just my opinion, but those big fat tires are very much a result of all the choppers shows out there today...i personally the old school thin look...just a thought....especially on a Sporty???
The difference between the stock 130mm and a 150mm is only an inch.
Try this link for a 180mm wide tire kit.
http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VTS/PROD/46-132/10892
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If your sporty has a 130 tire on it like mine does, I was told by many aftermarket techs, that the biggest tire you can go up to is a 140. Anything bigger would rub or not fit. The 04 and 05 models have a complete different design in the rear and thus can accomidate the wider 150 tire.
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My buddy has a 94 Sporty with stock swing arm and a 150 on it. He did have to change it to chain drive though. Not sure how far you want to go. Good luck.
-Tom
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