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Here is the breakdown on rear tires and what years they fit with an 18x4.25 rear wheel. 2000-2003 the widest tire is a 140 as the belt is 1.5" wide. 2004-2008 150/70/18 fits fine. Never seen a problem but apparently you have one. 2009 and newer sizes change as they have a wider rear wheel but that is not the issue here.
If you are running lower than stock shocks (shorter than 12") with an 18x4.25 you want to double check the clearance between the fender and top of the rear tire. Whoever has the belt rubbing, what size is your tire, wheel and what year is your bike? What kind of wheel are you running? Where did you get it?
Wheels are a specialty item and it is best to deal with a place that has a lot of experience with that specific item as opposed to a "we sell everything" kind of place who blows stuff out for pennies on the dollar as some sales people have a tendency to say anything to make a sale.
In my years in the wheel industry I am yet to have an issue with an 18x4.25 on the rear of a 2006-2008 FLHX. Is your bike lowered? If so how? How much? Does the wheel have the proper hub on it? Who installed it? What is rubbing. There is so much more information necessary to help you with your issue. It is my pleasure to help but I need to know more please.
Hmm. That is an odd quandry. I literally sell this size wheel for your year and model bike many times weekly and never have issues. An easy fix is to put taller shocks on but I tend to think something else is wrong. Hard to say without seeing the bike in person but PM is usually spot on with their information as well. You don't become the biggest wheel company around without knowing your stuff.
I'm not saying you are wrong, only speaking from personal experience. I know there is an exception to every rule as well.
It states 4.2" Taller 150 Vs 140 but I think that's a "Overall" dim.
We got 1.2 inches taller
When you loose 1.2" of travel ya can't get it back
Originally Posted by Biggzed
What are you basing your "BS" on? Did you try it and it rubbed? Besides, I don't think your numbers are right. First, I've never seen a 140/70/16 on a Harley. 140/80/16 yes. Even if it was a 140/70/16, I don't think your 1.2" is correct either. I think it's more like double that.
Well my buddy thanks for all your input, he just may have some kind of problem....
Ride safe
Originally Posted by Hogpro
Hmm. That is an odd quandry. I literally sell this size wheel for your year and model bike many times weekly and never have issues. An easy fix is to put taller shocks on but I tend to think something else is wrong. Hard to say without seeing the bike in person but PM is usually spot on with their information as well. You don't become the biggest wheel company around without knowing your stuff.
I'm not saying you are wrong, only speaking from personal experience. I know there is an exception to every rule as well.
Works perfect. New chrome rear pulley, matched the 1.5 70T stock, came with a spacer that I DID NOT USE, and everything worked perfect. Have between 3-8 and 1/4 gap with the belt. Im 65 270lbs and wife is 120lbs and zero issues with any rubbing or clearance when we ride.
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