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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by tinsnips, Sep 24, 2010.

  1. tinsnips

    tinsnips Active Member

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    how much bigger of a tire can you put on a stock rear rim and what are the best tires
    tinsnips, Sep 24, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    one size bigger safely, normally.................your pick on the best tire.....same question as best oil...when picking a tire you have to factor in riding style, weight, ect. most manufactures have a spec sheet to pic the best tire for you.....check them all....
    chucktx, Sep 25, 2010
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    I've had the best mileage from the Metzler Marathon 880s.
    plumbertom, Sep 25, 2010
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I also run the metzler get the best milage out of them & I like the way they hold on to the road ,My 03 E glide came with a 130 & I run a 140 I have about 15 K on the rear now & have about 2 k more left on it
    cowboy, Sep 25, 2010
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  6. plumbertom

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    I'd only add that no matter what tire you chose, Spend a few bucks and buy a pressure gauge you can keep handy.
    Check your pressure each time before you go out to ride and add air even if it's only off by a few pounds.
    You'd be surprised at how much difference keeping the pressure where the manufacturer recommend for the load you carry will make in tire life.
    plumbertom, Sep 25, 2010
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    Hey Cowboy, did you have to do anything else to make the 140 fit, or does it clear everything stock ?
    big_jake57, Sep 27, 2010
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    just put it on jake......everything clears.......
    chucktx, Sep 27, 2010
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  9. cowboy

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    bigjake like chuck just put it on , the Metz is a bit wider the donlop but fits just right , & not one rub in 15k miles :cool:
    cowboy, Sep 27, 2010
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    Hello Boys just got back from a 3 week - nowhere ride, had to go Alberta oil sands for work. Took the Harley and got paid to ride (sweet deal) did 300 - 500 miles per day!!

    Rear tire is as bald as a baby's bottom and I just bought the MET's ME 880, have heard they are the best of 2 worlds for traction and long life. The marathons are designed for heavy cruisers and durable!


    METZELER - Fitment Chart chart for noguess purchase on your bike
    BluePearl, Sep 28, 2010
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    Suhhweeet !!!! Figured on the Metz when the time comes, (next season, we're about done here) and will go to the bigger size. With the Dunlops on it now, the front looks bigger than the back. Liked the Metzlers on the Wide Glide alot, although the Michelins did well too.
    big_jake57, Sep 29, 2010
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    And double :eek::eek:
    FLHTbiker, Sep 30, 2010
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