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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Default RE: 21" & 18" Wheels

ORIGINAL: mopar7

I'm running the 4.25 and a 150.

ORIGINAL: speedglide

While we are on the wheel and tire subject guys, I need some clarification. For you folks that just posted, what width on the rear are you running, and with what width tire?? I WANT the 160mm for the increased load capacity. I have read on this forum that the 160mm WILL fit, and then in another thread it will NOT. I'm looking at MC Motorsports, and they have the rears available in 3.5 and 4.25 widths..
IF you have a 160mm on your '06 touring model, speak UP!!!
Thanks!
Jason

Mines an '04 so not sure how much of a difference that'll make, but I would say the 160 won't fit. I was runnin a 150 and when I took it off you could see a shiny edge on the tire where it had rubbed ever so slightly.. I switched to a 140 for the increased load rating...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Damn that is one bad Fatboy. Flows real nice.

I wish I knew where you lived. [8D]
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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160mm will fit bro have done it 3
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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jesu you have to have some deep pockets to be a member off this forum my old lady is ready toshoot me. with all the ideals you guys give me. LOL

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Here ya go.
Wow, bike looks great! [sm=bling.gif]
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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160mm will fit bro have done it 3
Yeah!? What years? 3.5inch wheel or 4.25?
Jason

 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Default RE: 21" & 18" Wheels

ORIGINAL: fishafly

ORIGINAL: mopar7

I'm running the 4.25 and a 150.

ORIGINAL: speedglide

While we are on the wheel and tire subject guys, I need some clarification. For you folks that just posted, what width on the rear are you running, and with what width tire?? I WANT the 160mm for the increased load capacity. I have read on this forum that the 160mm WILL fit, and then in another thread it will NOT. I'm looking at MC Motorsports, and they have the rears available in 3.5 and 4.25 widths..
IF you have a 160mm on your '06 touring model, speak UP!!!
Thanks!
Jason

Mines an '04 so not sure how much of a difference that'll make, but I would say the 160 won't fit. I was runnin a 150 and when I took it off you could see a shiny edge on the tire where it had rubbed ever so slightly.. I switched to a 140 for the increased load rating...
Thanks bro.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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I have a 160 on my 07 street glide, rim size is 4.25 --- had to take the belt guard off -- had a minor rubbing issue.

The 160 fills up the rear fender
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Default RE: 21" & 18" Wheels

I bought the Diablo from Hogpro. 21" 18" Good people to deal with.
Hi Mopar7...I'm looking at the Diablos in 18" and 18". How's the finish on them? It looks like you got the matching rotors. How are they?
I'm concerned about using non-floaters, (reduced braking power and/or squealing) but they look so great. How do you find them?

Thanks

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Default RE: 21" & 18" Wheels

ORIGINAL: mopar7

I'm running the 4.25 and a 150.

ORIGINAL: speedglide

While we are on the wheel and tire subject guys, I need some clarification. For you folks that just posted, what width on the rear are you running, and with what width tire?? I WANT the 160mm for the increased load capacity. I have read on this forum that the 160mm WILL fit, and then in another thread it will NOT. I'm looking at MC Motorsports, and they have the rears available in 3.5 and 4.25 widths..
IF you have a 160mm on your '06 touring model, speak UP!!!
Thanks!
Jason

Thanks Mopar,
you get them shocks figured out yet?

 
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