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over size rear tire ???? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
Can anyone tell me what size tire I can move up to with the stock rim..It's a 2004 roadstar in need of tires and I hope to put Metzlers as I did on my V-star. I loved the look of my Tires on the V, with the wide white walls and a fat 170 on the rear.
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Re:over size rear tire ???? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
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I believe some here have put up to a 160 on the stock wheel and swingarm, but not sure, IF you go any larger you may have to modify the fender frame, something like grinding it out...........check out the tech articles seems like i've seen it there.
 
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Re:over size rear tire ???? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
Thanks!
There is a mod for 180 ..but without mods I am hopeing for a 160 upsize with no probs
 
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Re:over size rear tire ???? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I have done the flip (lowered) and am running a 160 with no problems but mine is a 2006 Roady
 
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Re:over size rear tire ???? 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I've got the Avon 180 on the rear and it fits fine.
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