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Old May 26, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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I need my first new rear tire on my 2007 RK Classic. How wide is the stock tire and how wide can I go without modifications?
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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The stocker is a MU85B16 or 140mm. on the 07. I have seen that though its real close that a 150mm will work.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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I put a 150 metzeler on mine and it was tight but fit no problem. The dealer advised me not to use a 150 dunlop, because they "grow" a little when they get hot and they might rub. Very happy with the choice.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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150 Metzler on mine also. I have had good luck with Metzlers also.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I agree with what has already been posted. There are threads here on HDF where guys have squeezed 160's on their rides. So I imagine the bike model and year have something to do with it. On my bike the 150 was REAL tight. Enough so that I went back to a 140 when I needed a new tire.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Ive got a 160x18 metz on my 07. had to notch bolt holes on belt guard to slide it over. So far 2 tires and no rubs.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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If ya want a fat tire on the back, ya might want to consider getting serious about it.

http://item.express.ebay.com/Vehicle...mdZExpressItem

This one is about a 200mm rear tire conversion kit. Pretty big chunk of money.
 
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150 Continental Milestone on mine....

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I'm running a 160 metz on a 4.25x18 wheel, and so is my buddy. Mine is an '06 road glide, his is an '06 street glide. No problems.
 
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