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VegasFatSE

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What size tires??
« on: February 26, 2006, 12:56:13 PM »
I have an 05 SE FatBoy, I would like to go with 17" rims. What size tires will fit my bike? Any pics of rims on a FB would be appreciated.
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Re: What size tires??
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2006, 04:57:30 PM »
I've seen you can safely bump up 10mm over stock, no more without changing out the swingarm and read end hw.  Check with your dealer on fit to be sure ::)
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Re: What size tires??
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2006, 06:21:42 PM »
Not looking so much to go bigger, Just want to go from 16" to 17" rims. I would like to be able to order them online. Not sure on the width of the rim and what the tire sizes would be. Maybe I just don't understand the size system for bikes. I am used to the metric sizes on cars such as a 215/65-15.
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Re: What size tires??
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2006, 06:28:56 PM »
US tires are metric as well.  17 inch rims should fit fine on your bike, you have 16 stock, check with you dealer before hand ensure you have the right tire/rim combo, though it's not that difficult.  Send us a pic when you get them on.
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Re: What size tires??
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2006, 03:49:07 AM »
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you will need a 150/70 x 17 on the rear, this has the same overall diameter as the stock 150/80 x 16 & you will not need to recalibrate your speedo. Up front should be a 130/70 x 17

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Re: What size tires??
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2006, 12:01:48 AM »
That is the kind of info I was looking for thanks.(Aussie) I have been flipping through the rags and see some strange looking numbers as far as front tires. Don't seem to be the reg metric numbers. such as a MT90B 16 72H. Maybe someone can clue me in on this system? I see the 16=rim, I assume H=speed rating
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