I own a 06 vegas with a stock chrome swing arm. I have a 180 rear tire and wondering how big i can go with out changing the swing arm. Some people have told me i could fit a 200 with the stock swing arm and rim.

My dealer told me that a 200 is the biggest size on a stock swingarm but not great if you do 2 up riding. I guess the tire rubs with the added weight. I thought about doing it to my bike but I had a chance to see one done and I have to be honest...... didn't think that it looked much different the the 180. That's my .02.

I also have an 06 Vegas and was thinking about the 200 rather than a 180. What did you end up puttong on your 06?

Wow... there are many documented pitfalls to putting a 200 tire on the stock rims. Can't believe this question still comes up. In a nutshell, it's a mistake.

The later stingray rear wheel accepts the 200 size ok

Just because you can squeeze the tire on the rim,doesn't mean it's a good thing.Look at it this way,just because a fat chick can get in to a mini skirt,should she????:crzy: You'll be much better off sticking with the 180. If you want a fat tire,go with a full blown 250 conversion.

Just because you can squeeze the tire on the rim,doesn't mean it's a good thing.Look at it this way,just because a fat chick can get in to a mini skirt,should she????:crzy: You'll be much better off sticking with the 180. If you want a fat tire,go with a full blown 250 conversion..

Exactly! Unless you don't mind the tire growth at speed ripping out your wiring harness and wobble/handling issues... it looks phat sitting at the local bar though, so if that's all you care about, go for it.

So where can one get a 250 conversion for a 2011?

There are no conversion kits. You have to buy the parts seperately. Do a search and you will find threads covering this

I have learned through my life a simple plain truth........If it ain't broken don't fix it....Going to a 200 instead of a 180 is probably not going to look much (if any) different...why take the chance of mucking (I didn't say what I was thinking) up a nice bike...? LOL

Paul's right, besides, a 180 handles better...:D

had 200 avon on my 08 vegas seen no differance in look tire was higher. now i have 250 tire and swingarm love itthumb up

Ok I can live with the 180. What tire do you recomend? I like the looks of the Dunlop Elite3, but I haven't found it in the 180.

On wed,after 20,000 miles of running Metzlers,I'm having a Pirelli Night Dragon installed.I had an issue with the last Metz I had on the front.Switched to the Pirelli(in the front) about 5,000 miles ago with no isues.So now its time for the back,so I'll let you know how it is after I get some miles on it.

Ok I can live with the 180. What tire do you recomend? I like the looks of the Dunlop Elite3, but I haven't found it in the 180.

Guess you missed all the threads about how great the D407 (HD exclusive) is on these bikes?

I am new to the forum and a new rider at 55. I searched for thread s on tires but didn't see that one. Searching for tires I did see a the D407 and I also saw some not so great reviews. I bought the bike in May with just under 10000 miles. the front tire has already been replaced with the Elite3 i believe in the correct size. I am traveling right now and do not have access to the bike but the rear tire is a Dunlop. I was looking at Metzeler ME 880. There were a lot of good reviews on it. Thanks for the input I will check out the D407's

I am new to the forum and a new rider at 55. I searched for thread s on tires but didn't see that one. Searching for tires I did see a the D407 and I also saw some not so great reviews. I bought the bike in May with just under 10000 miles. the front tire has already been replaced with the Elite3 i believe in the correct size. I am traveling right now and do not have access to the bike but the rear tire is a Dunlop. I was looking at Metzeler ME 880. There were a lot of good reviews on it. Thanks for the input I will check out the D407's

Is your front E3 a bias ply or radial ? They come in both flavors.

I have to wait until I get home to check. I am not sure. Can you put a radial tire on the front with a bias tire on the rear? The reason I ask is the rear tire is the original tire that came on the bike.

I have to wait until I get home to check. I am not sure. Can you put a radial tire on the front with a bias tire on the rear? The reason I ask is the rear tire is the original tire that came on the bike.

I would do bias front and rear.

Radial rear bias front ok
Bias rear, radial front......SPOOKY

I have NEVER seen a bad review of the 407

I have Metzler front and rear, went with the 200 rear and have not had any issues.

I take that back I had to up my rear tire pressure to 42 lbs. to get rid of a slight wobble at speed.

Radial rear bias front ok
Bias rear, radial front......SPOOKY

I have NEVER seen a bad review of the 407

Exactly! Not one negative review of the D407 (unless it's about the HD logo on the side). Can't say that for any other tire that has been tried on this platform. And having to air a tire up to a rock hard 42psi to quell wobble issues seems like something that would make me shy away from that tire, not embrace it. Face it, these bikes were just NOT made for radial tires... period!

Ok, I have been looking for the D407 and have only found it on Amazon for $269.00. I think that is a bit to much for this tire. It is not listed on Dennis Kirk or J and P Cycles. I appreciate the input. I am still looking at the Metzlers and am also considering the Avon. Ibelieve the front is a bias tire but am not sure. It does not say anywhere on the tire that I can find. The original tire is Dunlop D417(I can't find that online either).

Ok, I have been looking for the D407 and have only found it on Amazon for $269.00. I think that is a bit to much for this tire. It is not listed on Dennis Kirk or J and P Cycles. I appreciate the input. I am still looking at the Metzlers and am also considering the Avon. Ibelieve the front is a bias tire but am not sure. It does not say anywhere on the tire that I can find. The original tire is Dunlop D417(I can't find that online either).

If it is a radial then it will have an "R" in the tire size as in 130/55R/18

I like the Avon, and they make you feel like Spiderman, but they wear out in about half the time. Basically costing you twice as much.

Conversly the 407 wears like iron. Paying for itself by sticking around much longer

Ok, I have been looking for the D407 and have only found it on Amazon for $269.00. I think that is a bit to much for this tire. It is not listed on Dennis Kirk or J and P Cycles. I appreciate the input. I am still looking at the Metzlers and am also considering the Avon. Ibelieve the front is a bias tire but am not sure. It does not say anywhere on the tire that I can find. The original tire is Dunlop D417(I can't find that online either).

As pointed out several times, the D407/408 are Harely Davidson exclusive tires... stocked at about every HD dealer. Similarly, the D417 is a Victory exclusive, and can only be found at Victory dealers. Some HD dealers have better tire pricing than others, such as Latus HD. You generally won't find them at a standard motorcycle tire/accessory shop unless they are HD licensed.

I have never paid more than $190 for a D407.