Another Tire Question?
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 945
Likes: 121
From: Where The Bluegrass Grows
Another Tire Question?
I'm getting ready to buy a new rear tire, and currently am running a stock size tire (MU90B16), Dunlop E-3. I would like to run a bigger tire, such as the 160/80-16. Does anyone know if a 160 size tire will fit on an 07 Ultra Classic? I'm thinking it has 3 inch rims.
Thanks,
SugsPa
Thanks,
SugsPa
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
The widest tyre a 3" rim will take is a 150/80, which compares with the 140/85 that your MU is. I have one with an 07 rear end in my 1990 Glide, with the narrow belt your bike has, so it should fit with no problems. It is not wise IMHO to fit a wider tyre to your stock wheel.
I do have however a Deuce rear wheel I plan trying to fit! It is 4.5" x 17" and will take a 160/70 or 170/60 tyre. I don't reckon a 170 will fit the bike, but I have my fingers crossed that a 160 will just squeak in! I reckon tyre to belt clearance will be close, as also will fender clearance. Those are the things that will make or break.
There is a thread on HDF about doing this, by Rodman, although he modified his fender to use a 170 tyre.
I do have however a Deuce rear wheel I plan trying to fit! It is 4.5" x 17" and will take a 160/70 or 170/60 tyre. I don't reckon a 170 will fit the bike, but I have my fingers crossed that a 160 will just squeak in! I reckon tyre to belt clearance will be close, as also will fender clearance. Those are the things that will make or break.
There is a thread on HDF about doing this, by Rodman, although he modified his fender to use a 170 tyre.
Last edited by grbrown; Mar 12, 2012 at 06:27 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,826
Likes: 87
From: Cookson, Ok
The actual width of tires are brand dependent also. Actual width can vary by the load rating of the tire within a specific brand too, like Metz ME 880's for example. The best source I have found for info is on Dennis Kirk's site, they show spec's on just about every tire they sell.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,526
Likes: 601
From: Raleigh NC
it's less to do with your rim width.... and (as gr said) more to do with clearance of the swing arm, and belt.....140 is about as wide as you can go, I believe, but you may have to trim the belt guard.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 575
Likes: 4
From: SouthWestern Ontario
Maybe more than you would want to take on but because you have an '07, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to get a 180mm tire mounted on your bike. It was a winter project for me that I am just finishing up. Just need to fit the new fender. To see how...click the link below.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-a-how-to.html
Last edited by Recycled; Mar 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AGAF
Dyna Glide Models
2
Sep 18, 2016 06:24 AM
