Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

wheel question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:48 PM
  #1  
2008 glide's Avatar
2008 glide
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: ellsworth,il
Default wheel question

sorry if this is a dead horse; will a 2009 or newer rear wheel from a street glide fit my 2008? i realize i can change the front wanna do rear also.
thanks to all of the info,this is a great site.
 
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:50 PM
  #2  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,524
Likes: 3,953
From: Vermont
Default

Need to make some serious modifications for a 09 and later rear wheel to fit an 08 and earlier bike. It's been done, but it is not bolt on.
 
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:56 PM
  #3  
2008 glide's Avatar
2008 glide
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: ellsworth,il
Default

ok thanks for the info. i been watching e-bay for a set of wheels.i want the stock cast ones to have chromed.i have a 16 inch now looking for a 17 or 18 instead.mine came with wires.
 
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:59 PM
  #4  
Cowboy Rob's Avatar
Cowboy Rob
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 32,562
Likes: 2,577
From: Shit Weather USA
Default

The 08 and under have the older frames,which has the skinny tire. The 09+ have the wider tire. I will say you CAN do it,but it will cost some serious $. FBI sells a kit that allows you to run a 200mm tire,but it is close to $4,000.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2011 | 05:26 PM
  #5  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Default

The 09 front will fit, but the 09 rear hub is much wider, also the 180 tyre won't fit inside your current fender, so there are lots of things to change to get one in! I don't recall seeing anyone describe how to do it here on HDF.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
quick66ss
Touring Models
6
Jan 28, 2017 11:49 PM
Nevadone69
Dyna Glide Models
5
Jul 24, 2015 06:35 AM
despurlock
Touring Models
7
Apr 8, 2013 10:57 AM
danman2540
Touring Models
7
Nov 8, 2010 08:15 PM
DesertSands
Touring Models
3
Jul 1, 2010 06:40 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:12 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE