Odd tire size question…
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Odd tire size question…
Hi all, new member here, long time reader. So I have a question that has prob been answered b4 but…..
I have a 2004 rk flhri that is lowered 2” front and back. I was wondering if I could still get away with putting an 18” rear wheel in the back? Anyone on here had experience w this? Worried about clearance from lowering it.
Or should I just stick w the 16”…prob easier to find tires…hmmm
Appreciate any help 🤘🏼
I have a 2004 rk flhri that is lowered 2” front and back. I was wondering if I could still get away with putting an 18” rear wheel in the back? Anyone on here had experience w this? Worried about clearance from lowering it.
Or should I just stick w the 16”…prob easier to find tires…hmmm
Appreciate any help 🤘🏼
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No experience with an 18" rear, but you could and get a lower profile tire. This should give you the same outer diameter as your current tire.
Current touring bikes have 18" wheels and the SG/RG and Specials are lowered 1" in the rear.
I agree with sticking to the 16", as the higher profile tire will give you a softer ride. My '13 King is lowered 1" all around.
Current touring bikes have 18" wheels and the SG/RG and Specials are lowered 1" in the rear.
I agree with sticking to the 16", as the higher profile tire will give you a softer ride. My '13 King is lowered 1" all around.
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Hello friends! I have a question, I have an FXS I'm changing the rear wheel that is 16" for a 17" I want to put a tire with a lower profile, the only one I found that doesn't come into contact with the fender is the metzeler 150/60/17 this tire is for sport motorcycle I looked at the specifications that this tire supports 300kg my motorcycle is 310kg do you have any problem using this radial tyre?
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I’m not an expert by any means but it sounds like you are already over max ratings….and that’s even before you are sitting on it. Then add yourself, a passenger, and some gear….you would really be pushing it in my opinion. But that’s my opinion. You may wunna start your own thread…you might get
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