Come to Florida, 5000 is the most I get.

 

Fatter tire = more contact patch = more traction.

The issue is that they're usually a flatter profile than a narrower tire which gives less agressive turn in. It may also take away from stability in a turn depending on the contour of the tire's cup. Imaging a U vs more of a V shape. Then the v leans on it's side, it's going to have a flatter profile to rest on while turning while the U is more curved and prone to less stability. That's why a lot of the RC51 guys switched to 180's from their 190's or went with different profile tires than the stock Dunlops.

If someone with a slim wants to measure the distance between the hub holes on the swing arm, I can tell you if you'll have room. I fit a 200 on my bike but it came with a 160 stock.

 

You can fit a 200 tire. The slim has same swing arm and frame as Fatboy. All softail models. I put a 18/200mm. Just of course may need to change spacers & fender.

As for the ride. Stock to 200 mm not that far off. At least for me. I prefer 180-210.

Check you tube a guy put 200 on his as well. Just put spacers behind struts. Bought new fender and put a stock XBones wheel 17/200 on his.

 

Yes just look at your rear wheel. You will see at least a 1 inch spacer between the hub and the pulley. The rear is all the same in all of the softail models. There is more than 1 inch of space between the belt and the tire. Big tire will fit easily, just need wider fender, struts, wheel, tire, and all spacers to get it all lined up. The thing that cracks me up is you can go into the dealer and ask them and they will tell you its almost impossible but for enough money we can try anything.

 

to everyone that want a 200mm rear wheel on there 2013 softail slim is very simple but very costly for starters the swing arm, bushings ,pulley and brake disc are the same as the fat boy I ordered them from rc components they will machine your wheels and also wrap them in avon tires 200/55/r17 $1300.00 plus $40.00 for abs bearings then fender and strutts of your choice fat boy struts fender and seat work but I went to the heartland usa kit

 

The slim rear is what makes a slim...well a slim. Youre welcome to do whatever you want with your own bike of course but why buy a slim and add a fat tire? Why not get a breakout instead?

 

Agreed here. That said, I am upgrading onto a bigger diameter wheels & just a tiny bid wider tires @ 160x60x18 rear & 120x70x19 front. I'll post pic as soon as they are on the slim.

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You just agreed about changing the looks from what this bike is supposed to look like and in the same breath, you're gonna throw a 19" front wheel on her? Hilarious.

As for the Breakout comparison...there is none. A slim wit a big rear tire is not a Breakout! The lines and all on the two bikes are completely different. The slim is gorgeous...with a 200 rear tire! It's the perfect bike and the perfect combination.

 

But the slim rear is what makes it a slim, that's just a fact. But you're right break out is very different bike, I used it as an extreme example to make a point