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Old 12-13-2010, 02:18 PM
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Hey guys had a quick question. Will a 16x6 wheel fit on the back of my street bob? I am going to 16's front and rear and so far I've only been able to locate a 16x6 for the rear. Anybody used this setup or know if it will work?
 
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Old 12-13-2010, 03:02 PM
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I have an 06 with a 17x6.25 rear wheel. It took some work and milling but it can be done.
 
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Old 12-13-2010, 08:11 PM
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How much work/money do you want to spend. A few on the site have put a 200mm tire under their bikes. I think they are using a 5 or 5.5 wheel and it required little work. I put a 17x6in Fat Boy wheel with a Dunlop 200 under my '07 Street Bob. Required machine work and $. Struts were spread, caliper machined, and spacers made. More pics in my Album.
First pic is with no mods to fender and struts.
2nd pic shows 9in wide RK fender with struts widened.
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 01:24 AM
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I only plan on running a 180 tire and relacing the new 16x6 on my existing hub what mods do you think I would need to run this setup?
 
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