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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Hey, anyone:

The 09 Touring bikes have a 180mm rear tire. I just bought an 08 Street Glide and want to plump up the rear tire.

How big can you go without mods to swingarm, etc.? Also, do you have to go bigger in the front to keep the riding performance good? If so, same question on the front.

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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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150/80-16 on the rear with stock rim. 160 on a 4.25 rim. no mods to the front
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Best bet would be to trade up to a 2009
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Best bet would be to trade up to a 2009
YEAH thats what you wanna do [sm=forgetit.gif] Lets trade in a brand new 08 for an 09 just to have a fatter tire.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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blueflht has it, 160 on a 4.25inch wheel, may need to trim belt guard a little.&nbsp\\; I have been running this way for 10000 miles with no issues
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Will a 150 fit on a 2006 Street Glide?
 
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metzler book says 160-80 on 3.5" rim ok?
 
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metzler book says 160-80 on 3.5" rim ok?
 
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I live 25 minutes from Fat Baggers. Great guys. HIGH prices. Not ready to inflate that much yet. Thanks!
 
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