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stonechief
11-13-2007, 05:56 PM
What is the biggest (fattest) tire that can be installed on the rear without any modifications? ???
dogdoc
11-13-2007, 05:57 PM
I hear a 180 metzeler ME880 i believe.
dano
11-13-2007, 06:52 PM
Doc's right. 180's as big as you can go w/o rubbing.
Ride safe,
Dano
finky
11-13-2007, 08:08 PM
Definatel the 180 is the biggest and you have to fit the rim back on the bike with the tyre deflated.
rlfaubion
11-13-2007, 09:05 PM
The 180 is the fattest, but is a little taller too.
Top Cat
11-13-2007, 09:30 PM
Definatel the 180 is the biggest and you have to fit the rim back on the bike with the tyre deflated.

Wow, I didn't know that. doesen't that make the clearence of the inflated tire really close to rubbing when you hit a bump? Or do I not understand the basics of suspension? ??? It wouldn't be the first time I didn't understand something :-[
11-13-2007, 09:34 PM
160 is the biggest I could go on my '99 1500..... came stock with a 150. Got the GL1500 Metzeler ME 880 Goldwing tire. :)
stonechief
11-14-2007, 12:28 PM
What is the biggest (fattest) tire that can be installed on the rear without any modifications? ???

Thanks guys. I'll go with the 180 and let the tire man inflate and deflate. LOL

I forgot to mention I have the 07.

Now I got to get a little more serious about wearing out these Bridgestones!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif