Has anyone fitted a 160 tire onto their stock Blackline? I am buying a new tire and looking for as wide as possible.

A Michelin Commander II 150 will definitely fit but a 160 may be a bit too tight. Anyone have experience of this?

Many thanks!

 

I put the Commander II 150 on my Blackline and there is lots of clearance left..looks like there would be *just* enough room to fit a 160 under the fender (and I'm riding really low) I can easily slide a finger between my tire and the inside of the fender..1/2" or so?
Not sure the tire would look that great on that skinny 3.5" rear rim though..would have some pretty big sidewall bulge. I've read on here some guys running the Dyna 4.5" rear wheel with a 160 but I'm yet to find any pictures.

 

A 150 wide tire is factory issue on a 16 X 3.5 rim on Softail Standards. I don't think there is too much sidewall bulge.

 

Thanks guys, any photos of the 150 from the rear? (And 160 if anyone has them?)

 

Here in Brazil some guys are using 180/65 (rear) and 120/70 (front) with original rims...


blackline 180 by frtphd1976, on Flickr

IMO it's so ugly and dangerous... Tires seem fatty balloons and the bike gets too high!!!

I put the Commander II 150/80 and 80/90.

I only have this pic:


20150411_124826-01 by frtphd1976, on Flickr

 

That's good to hear! I just ordered an Avon Venom 160 (which became available about 2 weeks ago here in the UK) which should be here mid-week, so hopefully all will be ok. I measured inside and I should have 7mm room either side, not a lot but will fill out the fender nicely.

 

NO one will ever notice the difference between a 150 and 160...why take the chance? When you cut a brand new tire trying to get that last little extra in there you won't be happy...don't ask me how I know.

 

I know it's taking a chance, but I am figuring its 8mm either side as the original is 144mm and an Avon Venom is pretty exact in size (a friend measured their 150 and it really is 150). I just like to fill the fender as it looks lost in there at the moment.We will see!

 

Ok. I pulled out at the last minute and changed the order to a 150! Lucky really as the Avon Cobra is around 152mm. Now it's fitted I would think that a 160 would be too tight in the standard fender. For those interested I will post a couple of before and after pics. And, thanks for the advice all! Much appreciated words of wisdom in there!

 

That's s huge 150 and brings up a great point when dealing with tire sizes; you really, really have to compare specific manufacturers specs and compare apples to apples! The Dunlop 160 May have very well fit compared to the tire you did get. Good call though as that tire filled it up nicely.