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Old 05-19-2018, 02:32 PM
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Hi guys! I'm stuck to using a max tyre size of 90/90/21 on my 21 2.15 front rim. I would love something fatter than what I currently have. Does any tyre brand do a 90/90/21 but that has a fatter more beefy look to it...any ideas?
 
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well the 90/90 tells it all, want fat, stick a glide end on it.
90 is the cross section and 90 is the aspect ratio which is around 81 (90% of 90)
i doubt you will find much diff.
 
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I went from an 80/90-21 to a 90/90 Metzeler 888 and it made a big difference in looks. It ain't a 120, but it'll do til I get a 21 X 3.5 wheel.
 
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Thanks QC and Bustert for the help. Parts are ridiculously expensive in South Africa because of import fees etc so if I could get away with using a wider tyre it would been cheaper... but perhaps I should just keep saving and get the 21 3,50 rim to completely solve my issue. Cheers!
 
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3.5 and a 120 tire is the way to go..
 
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Thanks 67Shuv. That’s what I would love to do but am not sure that will fit. I have a 2007 Sportster 883C with the 39mm shocks. My forks are also quite narrow on my bike
 
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Have you measured it? Try laying some 1/4" tubing next to your tire inside the fender to see what kind of room you have. You're only talking about 30mm. You can probably fit it.
 
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