180/60 vs 190/55
#21
you need to change the rear rim to a 5.5. either 17" or 18".
just get the rim laced to your stock hub.
this gives you much more of a tyre choice.
ive explored every option out there.
changing the rim will pay for itself in a couple of tyre changes.
(at least it will do here in the UK).
hth.
just get the rim laced to your stock hub.
this gives you much more of a tyre choice.
ive explored every option out there.
changing the rim will pay for itself in a couple of tyre changes.
(at least it will do here in the UK).
hth.
#22
you need to change the rear rim to a 5.5. either 17" or 18".
just get the rim laced to your stock hub.
this gives you much more of a tyre choice.
ive explored every option out there.
changing the rim will pay for itself in a couple of tyre changes.
(at least it will do here in the UK).
hth.
just get the rim laced to your stock hub.
this gives you much more of a tyre choice.
ive explored every option out there.
changing the rim will pay for itself in a couple of tyre changes.
(at least it will do here in the UK).
hth.
#23
so. why is it dangerous to mount a larger tire on a 4.5 rim.
tons of cars plus size there rims and cars weigh a ton. there is no problems with the bead there.
Is that what people think will happen. it will loose hold of the rim and your tire will go flat.
I have a 180 that I am putting on my 4.5 soon If dunlop can do it for a 4.5. others can too.
tons of cars plus size there rims and cars weigh a ton. there is no problems with the bead there.
Is that what people think will happen. it will loose hold of the rim and your tire will go flat.
I have a 180 that I am putting on my 4.5 soon If dunlop can do it for a 4.5. others can too.
#24
the dunlop and michelins, (and night draggon) fitted to the wide glide are narrower where they fit the rim, narrower than the 180/55 sport bike tyres out there. im not saying its unsafe, each to their own, to make an informed choice.after asking many questions on the same issue of FXDWG 2010 up tyres, i was just sharing the input i recieved from members on here, and tyre/wheel vendors.
check out this site, http://hdwheels.com/index.htm
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
check out this site, http://hdwheels.com/index.htm
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
#25
so. why is it dangerous to mount a larger tire on a 4.5 rim.
tons of cars plus size there rims and cars weigh a ton. there is no problems with the bead there.
Is that what people think will happen. it will loose hold of the rim and your tire will go flat.
I have a 180 that I am putting on my 4.5 soon If dunlop can do it for a 4.5. others can too.
tons of cars plus size there rims and cars weigh a ton. there is no problems with the bead there.
Is that what people think will happen. it will loose hold of the rim and your tire will go flat.
I have a 180 that I am putting on my 4.5 soon If dunlop can do it for a 4.5. others can too.
#26
check out this site, http://hdwheels.com/index.htm
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
#27
Hi,
I am using a Pirelli Corsa 190/55 R17 in my street bob with FATBOY rim. The handling to looks its an awesome change.
The details are in the following thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post12550830
I am using a Pirelli Corsa 190/55 R17 in my street bob with FATBOY rim. The handling to looks its an awesome change.
The details are in the following thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post12550830
#28
the dunlop and michelins, (and night draggon) fitted to the wide glide are narrower where they fit the rim, narrower than the 180/55 sport bike tyres out there. im not saying its unsafe, each to their own, to make an informed choice.after asking many questions on the same issue of FXDWG 2010 up tyres, i was just sharing the input i recieved from members on here, and tyre/wheel vendors.
check out this site, http://hdwheels.com/index.htm
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
check out this site, http://hdwheels.com/index.htm
and click on the wire wheels option. lots of info on what fits "safely" and what doesnt.
I've head the Night Dragons were narrower than the Dunlops...is this just where they mount to the rim or over all width?
#29
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The biggest thing that is very noticeable is how the other 180/190 tires push the center of the tire upward because of the narrow width of the rim.
When a tire is the correct size the tire stays uniform and performs correctly, when going up a size or going to a wider fitment of a tire then the center of the tire is pushed upward causing low mileage loss of traction.
I actually run a 170 on my wide glide just because of this reason. Took a couple of tires to figure it out. With a 170 you have lots of better choices. I hit the drag strip at times to have some fun and have now understand the difference. With a wider 180 series tire I spin really bad because I am only able to use the center part of the tire. I went to 170 series tires and now I have great traction at the strip.
If you want it to look wide and do it right go to a wider rim, probably a 5.5 inch rim. Just have it relaced.
Just a thought
When a tire is the correct size the tire stays uniform and performs correctly, when going up a size or going to a wider fitment of a tire then the center of the tire is pushed upward causing low mileage loss of traction.
I actually run a 170 on my wide glide just because of this reason. Took a couple of tires to figure it out. With a 170 you have lots of better choices. I hit the drag strip at times to have some fun and have now understand the difference. With a wider 180 series tire I spin really bad because I am only able to use the center part of the tire. I went to 170 series tires and now I have great traction at the strip.
If you want it to look wide and do it right go to a wider rim, probably a 5.5 inch rim. Just have it relaced.
Just a thought
#30
Im going to a 190/60 Avon Cobra on my 17" HD revolver rear wheel... I like the AR of the 60 series better.
When I had the dumflop 180 on my old FXDL it did great in the twisties.. and overall the handeling was much improved and more "sure" feeling to me. But they didnt last very long and I ended up replacing them after about 3 to 4K miles..
Lots of tire threads on here.. and good info. in this one as well.
Good luck
When I had the dumflop 180 on my old FXDL it did great in the twisties.. and overall the handeling was much improved and more "sure" feeling to me. But they didnt last very long and I ended up replacing them after about 3 to 4K miles..
Lots of tire threads on here.. and good info. in this one as well.
Good luck
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