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Dec 7, 2006 | 10:43 PM

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21 versus 16

If this has been brought up before,sorry I missed it. Can anyone tell me the overall height diff. between the stock tired 16" compared to the 21" with the Avon or Metz?

Dec 7, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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RE: 21 versus 16

You know ther have been many topics about this 16 to 21 inch tire business, and I have the same question....in fact, I have a Street Glide which is already lower from the factory and obviously if I go to a 21 on the front I will have to slam down the front end even more by about 1 /2 inches by my calculation. Now, keep in mind the bike rins a bit tighter than a stock height front end, let alone when I lower it again.....what to do?

Dec 7, 2006 | 11:27 PM

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RE: 21 versus 16

nardo, I went over to my buddies just now and measured his 21" with a Avon, it was 26" overall. Then I measured my 16", it was 23". Hope that helps somebody. Later

Dec 8, 2006 | 01:51 AM

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RE: 21 versus 16

From the Dunlop and Metzeler websites:
Dunlop MT90B16 25.3"H 5.20"W 783lb Load Rating
Metzeler 120/70-21 27.8"H 4.65"W 677lb Load Rating

Dec 8, 2006 | 08:49 PM

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RE: 21 versus 16

thanks greenmachine....that does help.

Dec 8, 2006 | 11:13 PM

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RE: 21 versus 16

Dang, you's guys was talking about tires? I thought it was sumtin else and I was going to say that you need to be careful with the 16's because if'n you get caught you can go to jail