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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by samvan, Jun 22, 2015.

  1. samvan

    samvan Active Member

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    My 2011 street glide normal rear tire size is 180 *55*16. I am trying a 200 * 55 * 17. I am getting sway at speeds 85 mph and above. I race the bike street and sometime at the track. Any wisdom on reducing to 190 * 55 * 17 or better yet, reducing to 180 *55 * 17. I am curious if splitting the difference between 180 & 200 might eliminate the sway?
    samvan, Jun 22, 2015
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    I was very happy with the performance of the stock tires on my 09 SG. If there is no positive advantage to changing the size, I would stick with the stock size. JMO
    charlie46, Jun 23, 2015
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  4. samvan

    samvan Active Member

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    I may need to do just that.But gonna try the avon 180/55/17. I have avon 21" on the front. ( Hope this will work )
    samvan, Jun 28, 2015
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