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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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I was told that I could fit a 16" 160 series rear tire on my 06 streetglide standard swingarm. Is this true, somebody, anybody....Help a brother out......
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Very good questions, I am going to switch rear tires this winter and would like to hear from anyone who has used one of these for a few 1000 miles.
 
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I was told that I could fit a 16" 160 series rear tire on my 06 streetglide standard swingarm. Is this true, somebody, anybody....Help a brother out......
My bikes a 2005 Roadglide with a 150/18 Metzler and I still have lots of room. Will go to the 160/18 when this tire is worn out. With the 160 you may have to tinker with the belt guard where it may come into contact with the tire sidewall at it's widest point(notch it) or remove it completely.
 
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My father-in-law has a 18" rim with a 160 rear tire on his 04 road king.
 
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I did a 150/16 on a 08 SG fit great but is tight. Would be worried about a 160/16. Its wierd though i have buddies that have done a 160/18 no problem.
Hope this helps.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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It will work but you may have to put a little extra air in the shock. Mine would bottom out sometimes riding 2 up.
 
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I'm not an expert on this, but I think if you go larger than 150 you need to have a wider rim than stock. I believe the stock rim can accomodate a 150 max and still have a good bead.
 
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160/16 is 6.38" wide and requires 3.5" rim
160/18 (radial) is 6.26" wide and requires 4.25" rim

Stick with a 150 & avoid potential issues.
 
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