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Hey members, I am new to the site and have a new tire issue, just had a new 200/55 R 17 put on the rear, but is rubbing on the fender, any advise.
I have a 2012 Road Glide Ultra.
I have a 2012 Road Glide Ultra.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Apr 4, 2016 at 12:13 PM.
Welcome to the Touring Forum.
Maybe the original size rear tire is the one that fits your Bike, what came off your Bike ?
Cars have more leeway with tire sizes, it is less so with motorcycles. How bad dose it rub ?
Can the tire be shaved down, or is it to big and needs to be replaced with proper sized tire ?
Most touring Bikes come with a 16 inch rear wheel, do you have a custom 17in. wheel ?
This is what you stated "200/55 R 17" in your original post, is that correct. Just Asking.
Maybe the original size rear tire is the one that fits your Bike, what came off your Bike ?
Cars have more leeway with tire sizes, it is less so with motorcycles. How bad dose it rub ?
Can the tire be shaved down, or is it to big and needs to be replaced with proper sized tire ?
Most touring Bikes come with a 16 inch rear wheel, do you have a custom 17in. wheel ?
This is what you stated "200/55 R 17" in your original post, is that correct. Just Asking.
Last edited by OldPhat; Apr 4, 2016 at 02:48 PM.
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If that isn't the oem tire size, then there is your problem. If it is, then it could be a few things. Any chance the messed up and put the spacers on the wrong side? Also, I know that on my old heritage i had to loosen the rear fender and shift it a little. It was very close to touching on one side and had lots of room on the other. Was an easy fix.
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If you go off the tire comparison chart below, it seems that your tire is a bit wider than stock, which is 185/65/16.
(yes, I know it's a Tacoma website, but the conversion still holds true.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...0r17-185-65r16
And welcome!
(yes, I know it's a Tacoma website, but the conversion still holds true.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...0r17-185-65r16
And welcome!
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Stock tire and wheel size for 2012 Road Glide Ultra
FRONT TIRE DunlopŽ 130/80 R17 65H REAR TIREDunlopŽ 180/65 R16 81H.
I too changed wheel sizes on my RKC but used the chart on the tire pages of most manufactures to find replacements that would fit. I do know the a 200 tire was too wide for my road king which utilizes the same frame as the road glide ultra
FRONT TIRE DunlopŽ 130/80 R17 65H REAR TIREDunlopŽ 180/65 R16 81H.
I too changed wheel sizes on my RKC but used the chart on the tire pages of most manufactures to find replacements that would fit. I do know the a 200 tire was too wide for my road king which utilizes the same frame as the road glide ultra