I am thinking of going with a slightly wider tire on the front of my 2007 Softail Standard. Anyone know how wide of a tire I can go without changing the factory wheel? Anyone know if I change the wheel, what is the widest wheel I can go with?

Keep in mind that I do not want to make any changes to my front forks.

 

Look at tire manufacturer's recommendations and stick with them.

 

I don't think you understood my question. I don't plan to go against either Harley's or the tire manufacturer's recommendations, but I do not know where to find them. I just got the bike last week, and as of yet do not have an owner's manual. Would you possibly have a link where I can find these recommendations? I couldn't find them on Harley's website.

 

Go to the metzler tire web site they have =1 and up upgrades, tells you the rim with ect

I think it is www.us.metzelermoto.com

 

Thanks Xaran, that was helpful. Now I know that I should not go with a tire that is any wider than the one my bike came with, if I keep the existing wheels. And now that I know that, where can I find out what is the widest wheel that I can fit between my existing stock forks, that will not exceed Harley's recommendations?

It is not that I want to go super wide like a Fatboy front tire, but I personally like the feel of a slightly wider tire up front. It just seems to me that it gives a little better ride, and that the front end is a bit more stable. Someone at the Harley dealership told me that is the reason why the Springer SE went to the wider front tire in 09.

 

There is a thread about guys going to 120/70/21 a while ago search that and you will find it.

 

Have you thought of a Fork Brace? I put one on my 07 FXST, and it made all the difference in the world. Stiffened the whole front end right up.

 

Again, look at the tire manufacturer's websites, but I believe a 3.5" wheel is about as big as you can go. It looks fantastic.

 

Okay, I'll check into those options. Thanks for responding guys!

 

I never liked the look of my 21/90 pizza cutter so I went with the 120/70/21 and a 3.5" rim.
Still not completely happy so this winter I am going to try to find a way to get rid of the lift kit look in the front, maybe a different front end all together.