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Apr 13, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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groverhd

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Originally Posted by smoOve

I have a 170 on my rear wheel and it fits fine. I have a 48.

No scrubbing? you got a pic of your set up?

Apr 14, 2013 | 02:10 PM

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chrishelmkamp

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before i order them....will 48 rims fit my '12 iron ;-)

thnxs

chris

Apr 16, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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c0jones

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Originally Posted by chrishelmkamp

Than there must be a difference between us and European 48's because I just lookt at the rear wheel from my neighbors 48 , it says 16x3.00 DOT

That's a good option ;-)

What's the best place to buy the 48 rims....and will they fit my '12 iron..?

Thnxs
Chris

Except for XR1200 & SuperLow, all recent Sportsters have 16x3.00 rear wheel.
A 150 tire is pushing the limit of that rim.
Many 150 tires require a wider rim.
I don't know of any 170 tire that is recommended for a 3.00 rim.
I wouldn't use a Shinko tire, even if it was the right size.
If you squeeze a 170 tire onto a 3.00 rim, it isn't going to be as wide as on correct 4.50 rim.

A Nightster rear wheel should be identical to the 48.
The 48's 32 spoke front wheel might require some spacer experimentation, for axle & rotor.
A 40 spoke front wheel from a Crossbones or Slim might be easier.

Last edited by c0jones; May 2, 2013 at 04:35 PM.

Apr 16, 2013 | 11:40 PM

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smoOve

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Originally Posted by groverhd

No scrubbing? you got a pic of your set up?

I only scrape on big pot holes and its not that bad when I do, but... I'm lowered 2" on lowering blocks and I weigh 160. So idk if that helps.

Heres some pics:

Apr 18, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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chrishelmkamp

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thanks for the info so far !!

i ordered the 48 spoke wheels ;-) now waiting untill delivery....

can someone perhaps tell me what spacers i would need

'12 iron / vulcan wide glide kit / stock 48 rims

front:

left side axle spacer
right side axle spacer
disc spacer

rear:

pulley side spacer
rotor side spacer
left side axle spacer
right side axle spacer

thanks for you help, appreciate it !

chris