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[EZRIDN]

The fatter tires on a Harley (cruiser) is just for looks! Like wanna be cool...like the sport bikes...that can actually use up the rubber of a 180, 190 or 200!!! Fat tires on cruisers are just for the cool factor & smokin' the

[Grover]

 

[SneakyPete]

Interesting discussion on tire sizes for the SEEG.  I just ordered a set of Metzeler's and in the process of doing so was confused as to what size I should get for the rear.  The Metzeler web site says 150/80-16 for 2004 SEEG, HD dealer parts dept. pushing Dunlops says 140/90-16 (Metzeler recommends same for FLHT).  However, general manager at same dealership has same bike as me and he is running 150/80-16 Dunlop, so I am assuming the 150/80-16's are the recommended size for the rear tire on a 2004 SEEG only, 140/90-16 on std. FLHT.  In any event, to cover my bases, I ordered three tires, one front (130/90-16) and two rear (150/80 & 140/90), just in case.  Will return the one I don't use.

I chose the Metzelers because I am disappointed in the milage I got out of them (approx 7K on rear) and they I don't feel comfortable in the rain ( I don't normally ride in the rain, that's what cars are for, so maybe that is the reason), but the Metzelers have significantly more tread depth when new (probably to compensate for softer compound) and are supposedly smoother riding and better handling (dry and wet) than Dunlops, so I am going to give them a try.  

[grc]

Interesting discussion on tire sizes for the SEEG.

[SPIDERMAN]

             Rather than say Thank you, thank you very much on the "Welcome to the 1K Club" I am going to use this thread to comment.

      

[Twolanerider]

     

[Twolanerider]

Or even like this:

[Twolanerider]

And sometimes like maybe they just wanted to give up and do this:

[Twolanerider]

But all you were really after was this:

[Twolanerider]

Which, as we all know, can sometimes lead to these:

[Twolanerider]

But in the end all you really are is this:

[Twolanerider]

And if they don't get it, it's like this:

[Twolanerider]

Does that about summarize it?  

[naitram]

ok back on topic for a minute, width of the tire is only one of many factors the determine the contact patch, the actual shape of the the tire, the width of the rim, the diameter of the rim, the height of the sidewall of the tire, air pressure, tire compound..... and im sure there are others. but width varring by 10-20 mils is mostly cosmetic

[SPIDERMAN]

Does that about summarize it?