Either way your going to pay more money for 280 when it only cups and makes the tire 1/16 of an inch on each side bigger then the 260. Meaning you really can't notice a difference so I suggest sticking with the 260. 280 wheel on the stock rim is not a true 280.
Though it may not be much wider when measured horizontally, the extra curvature of the tire still makes it appear wider to the eye. The difference is definatly noticable.
If you see the 280 off the rim and on the rim there is a huge loss of wideness. It makes no sense to have a 280 on a stock rim besides bragging rights.
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You are correct. Off the rim the 280 looks massive but once its squeezed on there isn't a lot of difference between that and the 260.
I needed to replace my worn out 260 so went for the 280 as it was only slightly more expensive.
The original poster asked what was the biggest you could fit on the stock rim and the answer is the 280
Here is my 280...:dance:
thats a great point,,,, the 260 VS 280 is kinda of a draw because the rim doesnt allow the 280 to pop out like it would on a wider rim. BUT you can say you have a 280 which is cool in and of itself paul
I read a lot on this issue here on the forum - I decided to go with a Metzler 260 - no problem in getting it onto the stock rim at all. The 260 appears to be as wide as a 280
I do not think that there is much diff in the two at all.
Also went with a new Metz on the front - handling is Superb!
Hope you see what I mean. You save $40 bucks but it's $40 bucks. plus it doesn't culp in which could cause issues but so far I have hear that only once.
I went 280 purely so I can say its a 280 lol.. I love it. Handles great looks great. Though the 260 looks about the same I will probably stick with a 280 because I am so pleased with it.
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In Holland & Germany the max width you can put on the stockwheel and still have the official approval/certificate from Pirelli (=Metzeler) is their 260 Metzeler Marathon tire.
I went for the Metzeler 300 but had to widen the swingarm and running a 10,5" rearwheel.
can you tell me where I can buy the license plate holder please, and does it fit the VRSCF Muscle? Rozoma's website does not appear to offer this part and I cannot find anywhere?
I live in south Korea OEM parts are not easy to get here so any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Look Fabulous , I really like the turn signal in the grips , can you Gide me where I can get them send me a link if you can ,one last thing , I will be visiting Amsterdam in a couple of month and I want u to tell me where can I find a harley dealer or customized shops
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