Rear Tire
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I remember someone stuffing a 180 on the rear of a Sporty (on a stock rim). I looked around and found this thread.
That being said, I'm not sure I'd ride a 180 on a stock 3" wheel, even if it did fit. I've read that a Metzeler 880 in 160/80-16 will fit the rear of most newer Sportsters, and the manufacturer's guide suggests a 3.00" - 4.50" wide rim.
What's the matter with the stock tire size? I'm not sure I see the advantage to going to a much wider rear tire, other than just for looks.
That being said, I'm not sure I'd ride a 180 on a stock 3" wheel, even if it did fit. I've read that a Metzeler 880 in 160/80-16 will fit the rear of most newer Sportsters, and the manufacturer's guide suggests a 3.00" - 4.50" wide rim.
What's the matter with the stock tire size? I'm not sure I see the advantage to going to a much wider rear tire, other than just for looks.
Last edited by Jak_Rak; Jan 22, 2019 at 12:19 PM.
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buy an FLS (Slim) then immediately ask how to put a 240 rear tire on it.... Why didn't they just start
out buying a Fatboy/FatboyLo/Breakout to begin with? ...shrug....
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