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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 05:07 PM
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Default 2006 FLHTCUI Rear tire ?

What is the Largest Tire that will fit on the back of my 06 Electra Glide Ultra Classic EFI,it has a stock 16x3" spoke wheel and stock fender ?
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a 140 easily, a 150 maybe, depending on tire. some are wider than others once mounted.
 
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In my experience it depends on your belt. With a 1 1/2" belt I managed to fit a 140 by trimming the belt guard, but only got a 150/80 in by using the later spec 1 1/8" belt. If you have one of them you should be OK.
 
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What is the Largest Tire that will fit on the back of my 2004 Electra Glide Ultra Classic EFI,it has a stock 16x3" spoke wheel and stock fender, and a MU85H-16 Tire right now ? and the Drive Belt is 1 1/8" Wide.
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correction Bike is a 2004 not 2006 Drive Belt is 1 1/8" Wide.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cottoncuz4
correction Bike is a 2004 not 2006 Drive Belt is 1 1/8" Wide.
Read post #3 - same answer!
 
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