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[Webb]

Can you put a 200 on the rear of a 09 SERG.

[GregKhougaz]

The rear SERG3 rear wheel is an 18" x 5".      The OEM Dunlop 407 tire dimensions:


SIZE          LOAD/  SIDEWALL  PART #   APPLICABLE RIMS     DIAMETER  WIDTH  TREAD DEPTH  MAX LOAD @ PSI
                SPEED                              RECOMMENDED RIM   
                INDEX   
   
180/55B18   80H       BW         3030-31    5.00  5.50              26.18        6.95         10/32           992 @ 42

There is no 200 on the web site.  You'll need to know the 200's dimensions (DIAMETER & WIDTH) to know with certainty if there is room to fit and whether the tire can be mounted on a 5" wheel. 

[2UP3DOWN]

When I purchaced mine, I had the stealor put a Metzler 200 on the rear along with a Metzler on the front.  Service said it would fit fine.

[Smuuth]

When I purchaced mine, I had the stealor put a Metzler 200 on the rear along with a Metzler on the front.  Service said it would fit fine.

If your signature accurately reflects the tires you are using on your bike, it appears you have a bias ply tire on the front (130/70B18) and a radial ply tire on the rear (200/50VR18) - It is my understanding that can be a bad situation, handling wise.

[DW6019]

I just recently posted this on another site, I ran a radial 160/18 Metzler and a Bias 130/18 on the frt of my SEEG for at least 20,000 miles of its life, never any problem. I ride two up almost all the time, always exceed the speed limit and never had any problem with the combo. Per the Metzler guy at Daytona in frt of Millers during Bikeweek this is a hoax. At that time, three years ago, all new Big Dogs came that way (radial/bias). The only problem I had at all was the rear 160/18 Radial would only last about 9 - 10K vs the 150/16 bias at 10 - 11K. But no one makes a 160 bias.

[Smuuth]

I just recently posted this on another site, I ran a radial 160/18 Metzler and a Bias 130/18 on the frt of my SEEG for at least 20,000 miles of its life, never any problem. I ride two up almost all the time, always exceed the speed limit and never had any problem with the combo. Per the Metzler guy at Daytona in frt of Millers during Bikeweek this is a hoax. At that time, three years ago, all new Big Dogs came that way (radial/bias). The only problem I had at all was the rear 160/18 Radial would only last about 9 - 10K vs the 150/16 bias at 10 - 11K. But no one makes a 160 bias.

Maybe the Metzeler guy at Daytona had not read the caution statement in their own catalog:

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TIRE UPGRADES
Metzeler allows builders and owners to mix radial rear tires and bias ply front
tires when the following conditions are met:
> All Metzeler tires must be used on the proper permissible rim size, see chart
enclosed to verify correct rim size and tire fitment.
> Mixing radial rear tires and bias ply front tires is allowed only when fitting a
stock Harley-Davidson® with the proper custom width wheels for the tire
application. (see application chart) OR when fitted by a custom manufacturer
(i.e. American Ironhorse). OR if listed in this fitment chart!

Don't get me wrong - I am glad you did not have a problem - I just heard it might be a problem in some situations. 

[DW6019]

I think he did understand the catalog, I had the correct width wheels for the tire sizes and ran the correct air pressure (52 in the rear radial vs 38 in the bias). So yeah I think he understood. Call Metezler for tech question, he is the one who you talk to, but I forgot his name.... Either way it works OK. I have two buddies on E/Gs with the same set-up and no problems. ANY tire would perform incorrectly if the rim were to wide or to narrow.