I like wide tires
I like wide tires
Whats the widest rear tire i can run on the back of my 2000 FXDS-Conv?
Right now running a 150-80-16 original tire was a 130 I think, can i go wider then 150 on the stock wheel and fender without any problems?
thanks
Right now running a 150-80-16 original tire was a 130 I think, can i go wider then 150 on the stock wheel and fender without any problems?
thanks
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Unlikely. The widest tyre most brands recommend for a stock rim is 150, which you currently have. That is probably very close to your belt. So your belt clearance plus the width of your fender are the limiting factors. The stock fender will just cope with a 160 tyre, but it is unlikely you will get one in beside your belt.
If you want to go wider you either have to get creative (I have a Deuce rear wheel and 160 tyre in my Glide) or start spending on conversion kits.
If you want to go wider you either have to get creative (I have a Deuce rear wheel and 160 tyre in my Glide) or start spending on conversion kits.
Unlikely. The widest tyre most brands recommend for a stock rim is 150, which you currently have. That is probably very close to your belt. So your belt clearance plus the width of your fender are the limiting factors. The stock fender will just cope with a 160 tyre, but it is unlikely you will get one in beside your belt.
If you want to go wider you either have to get creative (I have a Deuce rear wheel and 160 tyre in my Glide) or start spending on conversion kits.
If you want to go wider you either have to get creative (I have a Deuce rear wheel and 160 tyre in my Glide) or start spending on conversion kits.
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Your Fatboy wheels are likely to be 3" wide, same as your original wheels. To take my 160 tyre I have a 4.5" Deuce wheel, but that involved a lot of other changes to get it in, such as a narrow belt. Running clearances in several places are very close. If you want to more details, read my threads on Suspension and Wide wheel, but get a long drink first! None of this is quick or easy to do.
My bike is a Glide (below), not a Dyna, although I have owned a Dyna for many years and the clearance problems and challenges are similar.
My bike is a Glide (below), not a Dyna, although I have owned a Dyna for many years and the clearance problems and challenges are similar.
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I have a Deuce wheel for sale. Sticking a 200 on my Deuce. But like grbrown said, it probably won't just bolt up. I went to a 17x6 on my Deuce and had to shave the caliper mount on the swing arm, a portion of the caliper, and the inner fender support brackets. I'm having to probably put a new belt and pulley on it too.
My indie is stopping by my house to help me out this evening after I get off work. Did I mention how awesome I have it?
My indie is stopping by my house to help me out this evening after I get off work. Did I mention how awesome I have it?
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Hi folk,
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
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Hi folk,
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
They make car tires for the rain lol
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Hi folk,
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
I am looking for the tires which should be comfortable in rain as well. This is why because I live at the top of hills so after rain the road become slippery .
Any special tires which are specially design for the rain purpose. Please paste here that link. Really encourage you.
If you are still using the factory Dunlops you will find almost any other quality tyre will be better in rain. The names that come up most often as alternative brands are Avon, Continental, Metzeler, Michelin, Pirelli. My preference is Avon.