2006 Dyna Wide Glide
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2006 Dyna Wide Glide
Howdy folks, newbie here. Trying to make the switch to darkside. I ride a lot. And am getting a bit perturbed by having to get a new rear tire 3 times a month. I ride a lot, did I say?
I gots me some questions:
I have a 160/70 B17 on my wide glide. Is the B17 the same as an R17?
And where the hell can you find CTs for this size?
I have found this:http://www.citytyre.co.uk/tyre-303-1...TONE_RE040.htm
A British 175/55 R17 I think will fit. Just not sure what the rules are for imported tires.
Another: when running tires for bikes, radials or bias ply? Coker makes some I think will fit but are bias ply, http://www.cokertire.com/m-h-front-r...165-70d17.html Good idea? Bad? Good stories coming from bad decision kind of thing?
Also, I am running a chopper rear fender. I have about an inch of clearance on each side and an inch above. Thus limited on size CTs.
If the pics work you'll see what I ride. Suggestions?
I gots me some questions:
I have a 160/70 B17 on my wide glide. Is the B17 the same as an R17?
And where the hell can you find CTs for this size?
I have found this:http://www.citytyre.co.uk/tyre-303-1...TONE_RE040.htm
A British 175/55 R17 I think will fit. Just not sure what the rules are for imported tires.
Another: when running tires for bikes, radials or bias ply? Coker makes some I think will fit but are bias ply, http://www.cokertire.com/m-h-front-r...165-70d17.html Good idea? Bad? Good stories coming from bad decision kind of thing?
Also, I am running a chopper rear fender. I have about an inch of clearance on each side and an inch above. Thus limited on size CTs.
If the pics work you'll see what I ride. Suggestions?
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OK. I'll help ya out.... or lack of.
I put a CT on this year. I ain't never going back! Ya, there are some things ya gota get use to but you probably already know if ya read the posts.
Lot of interest fir the Dyna. Sorry I can't help there cause I'm running a RK.
Size is going to be a big problem. If it were me I'd do 1 of 2 things...
1. Sell the Dyna and get a RK or one with a 180-16. You'll have lots of tire choices. But... if I really liked the bike that won't work.
2. Put a wide tire kit on. Don't know if they make them for your bike but hopefully they do. Then you have your choice of tires. This is what I'd do.
Don't give up. I'm sure there is someone out there who has done this to meet your needs.
Post if ya find something.
Good Luck!
FLHPRK
I put a CT on this year. I ain't never going back! Ya, there are some things ya gota get use to but you probably already know if ya read the posts.
Lot of interest fir the Dyna. Sorry I can't help there cause I'm running a RK.
Size is going to be a big problem. If it were me I'd do 1 of 2 things...
1. Sell the Dyna and get a RK or one with a 180-16. You'll have lots of tire choices. But... if I really liked the bike that won't work.
2. Put a wide tire kit on. Don't know if they make them for your bike but hopefully they do. Then you have your choice of tires. This is what I'd do.
Don't give up. I'm sure there is someone out there who has done this to meet your needs.
Post if ya find something.
Good Luck!
FLHPRK
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I'm gonna put MC tires on this time... again. But over the winter gonna be researching my butt off. May see if a 14", 15", or 16" will fit without too many changes. CTs in those sizes are a dime a dozen.
Tourer
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Good luck with your research. I hope you find a solution. I know there must be a few following you and if you find a solution it may start something.
Maybe a custom wheel manufacturer has done this already?
Good luck and keep posting your findings.
FLHPRK
Maybe a custom wheel manufacturer has done this already?
Good luck and keep posting your findings.
FLHPRK
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I have a 15" rim in my garage that I was going to lace for this very purpose. Then when I took my rear wheel off I realized that the 15" rim probably would not accept the brake assembly due to being to small of diameter. I have been searching for 5 years now and have not found a 17" that would work on a Dyna. Good luck.
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Just ordered a matched set, 16 x 5 rear and 18 x 3.5 for the front, off a road king I think. Hell the pair was only $125, maybe 50 miles on them, trade-ins. 1" axle. The Austone Taxi Tire will fit the rear. Haven't decided what I'm going to do with the front yet.
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Howdy folks, newbie here. Trying to make the switch to darkside. I ride a lot. And am getting a bit perturbed by having to get a new rear tire 3 times a month. I ride a lot, did I say?
I gots me some questions:
I have a 160/70 B17 on my wide glide. Is the B17 the same as an R17?
And where the hell can you find CTs for this size?
I have found this:http://www.citytyre.co.uk/tyre-303-1...TONE_RE040.htm
A British 175/55 R17 I think will fit. Just not sure what the rules are for imported tires.
Another: when running tires for bikes, radials or bias ply? Coker makes some I think will fit but are bias ply, http://www.cokertire.com/m-h-front-r...165-70d17.html Good idea? Bad? Good stories coming from bad decision kind of thing?
Also, I am running a chopper rear fender. I have about an inch of clearance on each side and an inch above. Thus limited on size CTs.
If the pics work you'll see what I ride. Suggestions?
I gots me some questions:
I have a 160/70 B17 on my wide glide. Is the B17 the same as an R17?
And where the hell can you find CTs for this size?
I have found this:http://www.citytyre.co.uk/tyre-303-1...TONE_RE040.htm
A British 175/55 R17 I think will fit. Just not sure what the rules are for imported tires.
Another: when running tires for bikes, radials or bias ply? Coker makes some I think will fit but are bias ply, http://www.cokertire.com/m-h-front-r...165-70d17.html Good idea? Bad? Good stories coming from bad decision kind of thing?
Also, I am running a chopper rear fender. I have about an inch of clearance on each side and an inch above. Thus limited on size CTs.
If the pics work you'll see what I ride. Suggestions?
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How about easing up on the throttle there bub?