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Oct 25, 2007 | 09:24 AM

Mikind7

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Roadglide tire size

I'm sure this has been asked before, just one more time, what is the largest tire size that will fit a Roadie witout mods? I'm thinkin bout Avon Venon 150-80-HB16. Will it work?

Oct 25, 2007 | 09:45 AM

EZ2Rider

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RE: Roadglide tire size

Good chart is included here.......................

http://www.hdwheels.com/Product.htm

Scroll down to the matrix.

EZ

Oct 25, 2007 | 03:37 PM

Mikind7

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RE: Roadglide tire size

Has anyone actually tried a 150 on a Roadie

Oct 25, 2007 | 03:46 PM

steveh326

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RE: Roadglide tire size

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ORIGINAL: Mikind7

Has anyone actually tried a 150 on a Roadie

All I know is that I tried to get a Metzler 150 last week for my 06 roadglide in Daytona at Millers Performance parts during their sale... they told me they had tried in the past, but that it rubs... so I let them put the 140 on. However, I think if I took the lower belt guard off (or at least the inner portion), it may clear.

I am planning on getting a 150 when I get wheels in the spring, and will grind whatever I need to away to get it to fit...lol.

Oct 25, 2007 | 04:13 PM

DonnyI

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RE: Roadglide tire size

Upgrade to an 18 x 4.25" rear wheel & 160/60 tire. That is absolute max fit for stock rear fender. 18 x 3.5" front fits a 140/70.

Oct 25, 2007 | 08:49 PM

atexn4christ

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RE: Roadglide tire size

I had a 150 Avon on last time. This time I went with a 160 metzler the tire guy took the belt gaurd off to cut away a bit. There were a few marks where it had rubbed with the Avon 150.

Oct 25, 2007 | 08:58 PM

Chicago Spike

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RE: Roadglide tire size

Nice Donny, I may be getting aftermarket wheels over winter and I was wondering what sizes to get. I knew an 18 would fit under the front, but not sure yet about the rear, but now I know

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Oct 25, 2007 | 09:33 PM

BrandywineArson

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RE: Roadglide tire size

I just put a set of xtrememachineusa.com Level 1 arson 21"3.5 front rim with 120x70 metz's and a rear Level 1 Arson 18" x 4.25", with a 160x70.

Tire pressure for the rear is going to be 50#'s. At first wrench at Harley Shop did not put correct pressure in tires, and I could barely hold it on the road. This setup also has raised my seat height, and it makes it more of a challenge to uprightbike especially when at a left bank lean when from a parked position. I just got my UltraClassic back this afternoon, and will ride her later on this weekend. I love the way it looks, but the feel is so much different, and seems as though there are some kinks that still need to be worked out in the alignment of the tires when traveling at interstate speeds.

Maybe I should have not went to the 21" front end, but it looks so sleek, especially with the flame pattern that has been customized, throughout the entire bike. It has custom flame airbreather cover, horn cover, and everything that can be found in the USA with FLAME pattern!

So if the bike does not handle well this weekend, at least it will look great sitting at a show! Pictures to come pretty soon!

Hope this gives you a little help!
BrandywineArson 2006 FLHTCUI FLAME CUSTOM