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| + | ===== Tapered Bead Rims ===== | ||
| + | The "special" wheels that were paired to the "special" tapered bead rims were known as "C-section" rims. \\ | ||
| + | "C-section" rims can be positively identified after the tire is removed from the rim by the part numbers stamped in rim. \\ | ||
| + | * "C-section" Rim Part#s for "High Ground Clearance" Sportsters: | ||
| + | * Steel Rims: | ||
| + | * Front (43003-70) 19 x 2.50C | ||
| + | * Rear (43004-70) 18 x 2.50C | ||
| + | * Aluminum Rims: | ||
| + | * Front (43010-70) 2.50C-19 | ||
| + | * Rear (43008-70) 2.50C-18 | ||
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| + | Standard low clearance models did not have the "special" rims and use standard tires. \\ | ||
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| + | * Other notes: | ||
| + | * 43005-70 steel 18" steel spool rear drum | ||
| + | * 43008-70 (250 C) aluminum 18" steel spool rear drum | ||
| + | * 43002-70 steel 19" '64-72 style front drum | ||
| + | * 43010-70 aluminum 19" '64-72 style front drum | ||
| + | * 42998-74 (250 C) aluminum 19" aluminum hub front disc (made in Italy) | ||
| + | * 43018-73 steel 19" aluminum hub front disc | ||
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| - | * 43005-70 steel 18" steel spool rear drum | + | ==== Tires ==== |
| - | * 43008-70 (250 C) aluminum 18" steel spool rear drum | + | Starting in 1970, Harley Davidson partnered with Goodyear for a new "special" tires and rims for standard "high ground clearance" Sportster models. \\ |
| - | * 43002-70 steel 19" '64-72 style front drum | + | The tires are identified on the sidewall as (front - 3.75 x 19 Sport Rib and rear - 4.25 x 18 All Traction) \\ |
| - | * 43010-70 aluminum 19" '64-72 style front drum | + | The MoCo has written that these tires must be used exclusively for replacement on the special "C-secton" rims. \\ |
| - | * 42998-74 (250 C) aluminum 19" aluminum hub front disc (made in Italy) | + | These rims have a special tapered bead seat with a safety hump at the top of the center drop. \\ |
| - | * 43018-73 steel 19" aluminum hub front disc | + | By design, standard tires such as Goodyear 3.50 x 18, 4.00 x 18 or 3.25/3.50 x 19 sizes will not fit correctly on these rims and are an unsafe replacement. \\ |
| ====== Tires ====== | ====== Tires ====== | ||
| |mystique surrounding the use of taper based tires/ rims apparently centered around 18" and 19" rear tires. ((http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-22085.html)) | |mystique surrounding the use of taper based tires/ rims apparently centered around 18" and 19" rear tires. ((http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-22085.html)) | ||
