98 electra glide
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98 electra glide
Looking for tire suggestions for my 98 electra glide, it currently has a Michelin 130/90/b16 what would be good dark side to go to, having issues finding a replacement size.
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I have done some checking and all I could come up with was the Austone 175r16 but those are no longer manufactured. It might be possible for you to run a 195/60r16 though the clearance might be a issue. The majority of pre 2009 Harley's if not all, don't really have a lot of room.
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I have done some checking and all I could come up with was the Austone 175r16 but those are no longer manufactured. It might be possible for you to run a 195/60r16 though the clearance might be a issue. The majority of pre 2009 Harley's if not all, don't really have a lot of room.
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Not a problem. I was trying to match your stock tires diameter so you wouldn't need to correct the speedometer. Otherwise you could potentially go a tad smaller with a 175/60r16. For perspective, your original tire is 25.2 inches in diameter where the 175/60r16 is 24.3 inches, almost an inch difference. You would be traveling several mph less than what your speedometer reads.
It's a thought, maybe even an option!
It's a thought, maybe even an option!
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use this to compare tires and get measurements it works
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r16-195-60r16
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r16-195-60r16
I checked this out because a friend asked me about this sizing not too long ago. I am really surprised that I don't see more with the older bikes or the Softails throwing the size up here. I wish I could remember what size/brand I used on my Heritage.
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