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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 03:24 AM
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I’ve been looking at trying to change over from a Mu 8516 to a 150/8016 I have my bike currently lowered 2 inches will the new tire size rub

Ridin a 07 Electra glide
 
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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 03:31 AM
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Fair chance that the belt will rub the tire
You can space the pulley "out" to alleviate this

( I have 150 / 70 /18 with 1/8th spacer under rear pulley )
 
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 07:25 AM
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i have an 06 ultra and an 04 road glide.i have 150x80x16 on both,no problem
 
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 10:15 AM
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aint the 150/80-16 the same tire as a rubbermount 883? i'd be amazed if it rubs on a touring... a 160/80-16 does not rub on a sporter (but gets real close to the belt)
 
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