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Post  yank Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:21 am

Any one running a 215 and if so what mods. I got 20000 on my GYTT and plan on trying out this tire for the hell of it.
http://www.tiresdirect.net/NEXEN_N3000_215_55ZR16_97W_XL__P4554C251.cfm

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Post  twin1300 Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:39 am

horseman8man is running a 215......do a search on his threads? I am sure it required a hammer.....Very Happy


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Post  horseman8m Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:55 am

here is the step by step

https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1300-tech-f11/horseman-swingarm-mod-215-t1137.htm



don't over do it , and measure twice.
good luck,
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Post  jedishon Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:57 am

Yank, dont know if you will have to do that or not on your 1800. Horse did it on a 1300....

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Post  Dan Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:00 pm

I only put a small flat spot on my swingarm, about 1/8" indent 1" long, just enough to flatten radius a little. I fit the tire at max pressure of 51 psi, and after deciding to run 27 psi, seems like I didn't even need the swingarm mod.

https://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/vtx-1800-tech-f10/general-altimax-hp-215-65r16-install-ride-wildside-t1089.htm

Considering yours is a lower profile 55, that should put the widest part of tire further back on swingarm that gets slightly wider to the rear. You may be fine without swingarm mod, as long as you have 1/16" side clearance, you're fine, tire only gets narrower when spinning. Good Luck Exclamation
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