How wide of a tire can fit on a Sportster?

The sportster low uses a 17 inch tire and has a wider tire and rim combo. To run a 130mm front tire a different rim has to be used and no fender will fit in the OEM forks. The 48 has different wider triple trees than other XL models.

What size is a Sportster rear tire?

Bike/Wheel Fitment

Touring	Rear Wheel
Sportster®	Tire
Sportster	XL	150/80-16
Sportster Custom	XL 883C/1200C	150/80-16
Sportster 72	XL 1200V	150/80-16

What size tires come on a Sportster 883?

The tyre size of Harley Davidson Iron 883 is 100/90-B19 Rear :-150/80-B16.

What size is a MU85B16 tire?

25 x 25 x 5 inches
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Size	MU85B-16
Load Index Rating	77.00
Rim Size	16 Inches
Speed Rating	Y
Item Dimensions LxWxH	25 x 25 x 5 inches

How wide is a Harley tire?

The first, a 130/90, is a common size for Harley-Davidson tires. The 130 represents the width across the face of the tread in millimeters.

Can I put wider tires on my stock rims motorcycle?

Can I put wider or narrower tires on my motorcycle? The short answer is yes.

Are wider motorcycle tires better?

Having a wide rear tire helps to prevent slippage in wet, rainy conditions. Wide tires provide a smoother ride. They are more capable of absorbing the bumps on the road. Wider tires are great because they provide help with power transfer and help handle stronger motorcycle engines.

What does the B stand for in MT90B16?

MT, MH, MJ etc = Tire Width, 90 = Tire Profile, B = Rim Diameter.

How wide is a mu85 tire?

MU85B-16 REAR TIRE IS AS WIDE AS A 140, BUT WITH A HIGHER LOAD RATING OF 908 LBS.

What does MH mean on motorcycle tires?

The letters (H) represent the speed rating of the tire. In this case, H means a top speed of 130 miles per hour. A typical speed chart will show J or 62mph all the way to W which is 168mph. Now… sometimes we will see a ZR in the tire size and then a different Load Rating / Speed Index label to follow.

Are Fat tire motorcycles harder to ride?

Wide tires provide a smoother ride. They are more capable of absorbing the bumps on the road. Wider tires are great because they provide help with power transfer and help handle stronger motorcycle engines.

What is the purpose of a fat tire motorcycle?

Fat tires excel at absorbing bumps on the road, giving you a smoother, more powerful ride. A wide tire on the back of your bike helps keep you safe while riding in wet, rainy conditions because it guards against slippage. Fat tires are perfectly equipped to handle strong motorcycle engines and manage power transfers.