you can get a 200 to mount on the stock 4.5 rim but it will be ballooning and bulging and the beads will be questionably seated..., minimum "safe" rim width recommendation is 5.5 for a 200 ... I play it safe rolling on asphalt on 2 wheels... im running a 6 inch crossbones wheel

 

So bumping up to a 180 is as simple as buying a tire, am I correct on this? Is there any problems with the turn signal wires clearing?

 

youll need a 180 made for the 4.5 rim ... theres a few choices... as for wiring just make sure everything is nice and tidy and out of the way under the fender

 

Cool thanks for the info! Gonna check this out when it's time for a new rear tire.

 

Yeah guys thanks for all your input, very helpful. Will keep this in mind when it's time to change

 

Yes. mounted it myself.

 

I have a 2016 SB and want to put a 180 scorcher on it. The harley parts guy won't give me a straight answer which tire to get. . It looks like there is a 180/55, 180/60 and 180/65. I'd prefer the RPM's and everything stays the same so which is the right tire?

I lowered the back with 11" progressive shocks if that make a difference?

Thanks,

 

Tire manufacturers list the tire specs on their websites. Look up the stock tire and note the outside diameter or revolutions per mile. Find an equivalent in the alternate sizes. Pay attention to the rim width requirements...also listed.

 

It's really hard to advise that because some people are not idiots and some people are,, but,,
Not Really, the kit just changes the turn signal wiring position inside the fender with different brackets,, making sure they're tight to the inside of the fender,,
You can do the same thing with Duct tape.

 

Well he can't,, he's not a mechanic or the bike owner,, he has to recomend the listed tire for the bike. He'll sell you what you ask for but he can't advise you.
Like mentioned by someone else I went with the Pirelli Night Dragon 180/60 and it's a hassle free drop in,, it's been a great rear tire too!