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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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fit a 18 x 5.5 in the rear?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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sure ... with just abit of coaxin ...you'll definitely havta space out the countersprocket/pulley...most probly gonna havta widen the fender abit...but if you want it bad enuff, it'll go
 
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Not without some modifications. That size rim is used for the 180-200mm tire.
 
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Click for info......... however, the guys that have posted already are ones that have actually done or seen it done and know the potential restrictions and mods needed.
 
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Thanks, I see on their site they say up to 18 x 5.5. But I think I'll take you guys word for it.

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HogPro Jerry says yes, BUT its not safe with a 150 or 160 tire. That rim needs more rubber. Looks like I'll be getting a 4.25.
 
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I got a 18X4.25 for my new rear rim through HOGPRO. I think thats as big as you can go without mods.
 
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If you go on performance machines website, they just came out with a relatively inexpensive 180 tire kit. Its a chain coversion kit though. About 1k.
 
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HogPro Jerry says yes, BUT its not safe with a 150 or 160 tire. That rim needs more rubber. Looks like I'll be getting a 4.25.
Exact size I am running and it is very close.
 
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