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Feb 28, 2007 | 08:29 PM

smknflms

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Tire sizes

OK, have read a bunch, havn't found much that helps. Question is.. is the diameter of 18" wheels with Metz 880's about the same as stock SG setup..want to go with 18's but don't want bike to be any taller. Could you run 16" rear and 18" front?
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Feb 28, 2007 | 09:57 PM

Dalton

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RE: Tire sizes

I switched my 03 RKC to 18" wheels, ran Metzeler 880's - 140-70x18's, same diameter almost to the 10th of an inch and worked fine. Go to the Metzeler website and they have all the stats on the tires, overall circumference, width, etc. That is how I decided on what to run. Running the 18 inchers does change the handling just a bit, and you have to remember that now you are running a tire with a lot less sidewall, so have to pay more attention to pot holes, curbs etc, all things you shouldn't be hitting anyway.

I just purchased custom wheels for my 07 Ultra and decided to stay witht he stock 16" diameter. Sometimes finding the exact 18" size if on a trip and need a tire can be a bit difficult, but the 16's are everywhere.

They (18")do look good though, more of the wheel is visible from behind the rotor.

Feb 28, 2007 | 11:46 PM

Bryan TTM

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RE: Tire sizes

sure...you can definitely run a 16 back and an 18 front, not a prob....i run 18's with a 140 front and 150 rear...i like it...i talked PhilM into doin the same [

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Mar 1, 2007 | 12:48 AM

Rodman813

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RE: Tire sizes

I just got some 18s from HOGPRO for my SG.....can't wait to to get them on

Mar 1, 2007 | 01:27 AM

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Bryan ..what width rear wheel you running.
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Mar 1, 2007 | 01:59 AM

tsglide

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RE: Tire sizes

I'm running a 21 front and 16 rear on my SG. Looks great and that way I can pick up a rear on the road if needed as the rears are more likely to be the one to go and you keep your full rear weight capacity. A friend of mine has bought an 18/16 combo for the same reason for his Ultra but hasn't got them on yet. Here's a before a after pic. Too large to post here. http://new.photos.yahoo.com/redvrod