Wider Bagger tire
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Depends on brand of tire. Stock 08 came with 140, can use a 150 if ya run Metzler. Not sure on other brands like Avons. You may need to also trim the rubber flap (stone guard) on the belt guard as it may rub especially when you back the bike up. You can go wider but that required much modification such as new swingarm, trans pulley spacers, etc. not to mention lots of cash. Good luck
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While a 150/80B16 ME880 will "fit" the rear of your '08 Ultra with (presumably) no mods, Metzeler themselves doesn't recommend anything larger than a 140/90B16 or the stock alpha-numeric size (MU85B16...they make both sizes).
The reason appears to be that the while the 150mm tire fits the stock wheel, it also has a much lower load capacity than a 140mm...something like about 200 lbs.! Kind of an important factor on a big touring bike...you run a serious risk of tire overload. So...personally I wouldn't take that risk, if I were you.
Cheers
The reason appears to be that the while the 150mm tire fits the stock wheel, it also has a much lower load capacity than a 140mm...something like about 200 lbs.! Kind of an important factor on a big touring bike...you run a serious risk of tire overload. So...personally I wouldn't take that risk, if I were you.
Cheers
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