150 Tire
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Road Warrior
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From: Southeast GA
150 Tire
Has anyone stuffed a 150 under their Electraglide? I have a 150 and an '03 Classic. I know a 140 will work but I'd sure like to get this 150 under there without the expense of a trial and error mount, balance, & install.
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Road Warrior
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From: guntersville, al
RE: 150 Tire
an MU85 is 143mm. i had to trim the inner flexible belt drive shield so it wouldn't rub when i installed it on my 01. the MUs were't added until i think 05 so a 150 possibly will rub the belt itself on earlier than 05. best of the MU85 is the extra 2/32nds of tread over other sizes. a 150 should be usable on 05s and up. if anyone has better knowledge please help here.
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From: Planet Earth
RE: 150 Tire
The Metzler ME880 150 tire will fit my Ultra Classic w/o any problems.
However, when I checked the load rating, it is not rated high enough. Some use it anyway. I am not going to take the risk.
However, when I checked the load rating, it is not rated high enough. Some use it anyway. I am not going to take the risk.
Tourer
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From: longtown
RE: 150 Tire
i put a dunlop h/d 150 on my 06 ultra about 1k miles ago.it touches the beltguard when if flexes.i checked it with a hacksaw blade when i installed it by putting the blade between the guard and the tire.it didnt touch when sitting still,but it does touch it slightly when riding.
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From: CANADA
RE: 150 Tire
Pointless installing a 150, only 7mm wider with a clearance issue...plus it's still a skinny *** tire. Pony up, slam it with a 200/wide fender, then ya got really got somethin' to brag about...go BIG or stay home!
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Road Warrior
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From: Southeast GA
RE: 150 Tire
I'm too irresponsible to do it. Ended up with $30,000 in my $18,000 Wideglide. Just wanted a set of wheels, then next thing you know ...
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Tourer
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From: longtown
RE: 150 Tire
bountyhunter.are you saying that all we need is a wider fender on the rear to run a 200?i believe you will still have the beltguard clearance problem.
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From: CANADA
RE: 150 Tire
www.fatbaggers.com All ya need is some spare CASH for a BIG badass rear end! How about the '07 Razorback with a Jim's 120!
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From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: 150 Tire
You might find this helpful:
http://www.*****************/forums/sh...ad.php?t=66062
I've been running 150mm tires on back for the past three years. My favorite tire to date is the Michelin Commanders...as a matter of fact, they make a 150/80/16 for the front tire as well, which is being installed this winter.
EDIT:...what a bunch of crap. because the link goes to HDf's primary competition (v-t-f) they will not link to it.[:@] Well I know many of you are members there anyway, so just go visit the wheels/tires/suspension section and you'll find it 'sticky'd' at the top.
http://www.*****************/forums/sh...ad.php?t=66062
I've been running 150mm tires on back for the past three years. My favorite tire to date is the Michelin Commanders...as a matter of fact, they make a 150/80/16 for the front tire as well, which is being installed this winter.
EDIT:...what a bunch of crap. because the link goes to HDf's primary competition (v-t-f) they will not link to it.[:@] Well I know many of you are members there anyway, so just go visit the wheels/tires/suspension section and you'll find it 'sticky'd' at the top.