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[Thumper007]

will  a 150 tire fit on the rear of  a 2004 seeg

[SneakyPete]

Yes, I have a 150/60 Metzeler 880 rear tire on my 2004 SEEG

[kng103]

Yes, I have a 150/60 Metzeler 880 rear tire on my 2004 SEEG

doesn't it rub against the belt when you are backing up?

[SneakyPete]

doesn't it rub against the belt when you are backing up?

Nope.  If you prefer Dunlop, the GM at my dealership has the same bike with the 150/60 Dunlop.  Also no problem.

[Thumper007]

what is the exact no.'s on the 150  dunlop there's seems to be a lot of different  tires and rating ,some 150's are rated for a lighter bike than the seeg, i was on the dunlop web site and there seems to be no 150 tire suited for the seeg.

[SneakyPete]

what is the exact no.'s on the 150  dunlop there's seems to be a lot of different  tires and rating ,some 150's are rated for a lighter bike than the seeg, i was on the dunlop web site and there seems to be no 150 tire suited for the seeg.

The Metzeler rear tire is 150/60 M/C 71H, the Dunlop is the same.  The load rating on the stock tire is 77H on a bagger.  I ride solo 99% of the time and I don't have a tour pak or load up the bike like an Ultra, so I am not concerned about the lower rating.  It was explained to me by my HD dealer that the lower rating provides a little more flex in the sidewall which helps contribute to better handling on a bike like the SEEG.  I don't know if all that is true, but my bike handles much better now than when I had the stock Dunlops on.

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

doesn't it rub against the belt when you are backing up?

I have the 150 with a Avon tire on the 05 SEEG It did rub on the belt guard we had to cut out a bit of it, works fine now.

[pj57]

FYI, I am running a Performance Machine 18x4.25" rear wheel with a Metzeler 880 160/60-18.  It fits with only minor trimming on the inboard side of the belt guard.  I was also concerned about load ratings, but I also ride solo (too butt ugly to have a date) and was assured by PM and my dealer that this is a common modification that is done often.  With 7K miles on the bike I have not had any problems and, surprisingly, tread wear is minimal thus far.  BTW, the front is a 18x3.5" with 140/70-18 880 - PJ  

[Thumper007]

 i can't find a Metzeler rear tire  that is 150/60 M/C 71H, all i can find is a Metzeler 150/80hb-16 and this is in the jp catalog, and on the metzeler web site

[SneakyPete]

i can't find a Metzeler rear tire  that is 150/60 M/C 71H, all i can find is a Metzeler 150/80hb-16 and this is in the jp catalog, and on the metzeler web site

Sorry, screw up on my part, it is 150/80.  You got the right tire, I was reading mine off the sidewall

[the O`Fender]

I put a continental milestone 150/80-16 on and it rubs on the top when I have a passenger on, very annoying, if I had to do it again I would buy the 140/90-16 contact patch is the same!!! [smiley=pumpkin.gif]