Does a 21 inch wheel fit my 2005 Ultra Classic stock front fender ?

Hi Patricia I google your question and the link below says 215/60-16
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SelectTireSize.jsp?autoMake=Lincoln&autoModel=LS+V8&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=

The stock wheel and tire is ;
wheel - 17 x 6.5 inches
TIRE - 225 60 17 702 mm diameter

If you wanted a 235 60 17 that would be ok but the tire diameter is larger by a small margin.

If you are reducing wheel size with 16 inch wheels in order to fit the 16 inch tires mentioned in your question you better make sure that the smaller diameter wheel will clear the brakes front and rear.

For a 235 tire the wheel width will need to be 6.5 inches minimum.

So if you go with ...............
wheel- 16 x 6.5 or 16 x 7 inch
TIRE - 235 60 16(as in your question)- 688 mm diameter

Provided the 16 inch wheel clears the brakes that would be OK but that tire is slightly smaller in diameter than stock but within an acceptable margin.

Make sure whatever tire you select that the tire load rating is not less than the stock tire and not less than the tire load rating stipulated by General Motors for that vehicle..

With a tube type laced wheel:

WHEEL SIZE & POSITION = 21 in. - Front RIM SIZE & CONTOUR = T21x 2.15 TLA TUBE SIZE =Side Valve Tube MH90x21 TIRE SIZE = DUNLOP D402 MH90 - 21 54H

With a CHROME ALUMINUM PROFILE LACED RIM:

WHEEL SIZE & POSITION = 21 in. - Front RIM SIZE & CONTOUR = T21x 2.15 MT TUBE SIZE = Center Valve Tube MH90x21 TIRE SIZE = DUNLOP D402 MH90 - 21 54H

With a Tubeless Cast Wheel:

WHEEL SIZE & POSITION = 16 in. - Front RIM SIZE & CONTOUR = T16 x 3.00 D Rim Valve hole diameter = .035 inches MH90x21 TIRE SIZE = DUNLOP D402 MT90B16 72H

Fitment for 1999 XL Tubeless Cast Wheels:

Wheel Position and size = 19 inch Front; Rim Size and Contour = T19x 2.15 MT; Rim Valve Hole Diameter = 0.45 inch; Tire Size = Dunlop D401 ELITE S/T 100/90-19

Wheel Position and size = 16 inch Rear; Rim Size and Contour = T16 x 3.00 D; Rim Valve Hole Diameter = 0.35 inch Tire Size = Dunlop D401 ELITE S/T 130/90-16

Wheel Position and size = 19 Inch Front; Rim Size and Contour = T19x2.50 TLA; Rim Valve Hole Diameter = 0.45 inch Tire Size = Dunlop K591 S&FR Elite SP 100/90-V19

Wheel Position and size = 16 Inch Rear; Rim Size and Contour = T16x3.00 D; Rim Valve Hole Diameter = 0.45 inch Tire Size = Dunlop K591 S&FR Elite SP 130/90-V16

Tire Fitment for 1999 XL Tube Laced Wheels:

Wheel Position and size = 19 Inch Front; Rim Size and Contour = T19x2.50 TLA; Tube Size = MJ90-19 Tire Size = Dunlop D401 ELITE S/T 100/90-19

Wheel Position and size = 16 Inch Rear; Rim Size and Contour = T16 x 3.00 D ; Tube Size = MT90-16; Tire Size = Dunlop D401 ELITE S/T 130/90-16

Wheel Position and size = 21 Inch Front; Rim Size and Contour = T21x215 TLA; Tube Size = 3.00 x 21; Tire Size = Dunlop Touring ELITE II MH90 - 21 56H

Wheel Position and size = 16 inch Rear; Rim Size and Contour = T16x 3.00 D; Tube Size = MT90-16; Tire Size = Dunlop Touring ELITE II MT90 - B16

Tire Pressure - All Models:

Cold up to 300 Lb. Load (includes rider, passenger and cargo)

Front = 30 psi (2.1 bar)

Rear = 36 psi (2.5 bar)

Up to GVWR maximum load

Front = 30 psi (2.1 bar)

Rear = 40 psi (2.8 bar)

Thats a tall tire but it depends on the size tire/rims that are on it. I have a 91 taurus that has 14 inch rims, the only draw back on taller tires are the fender wells, make sure the tires do not rub the fenders. especially the front, if you put them on, turn the front wheels to the left, then check to feel or see that they do not rub. then turn wheels to the right and recheck for clearance. good luck, if the fit and clear.

You could make anything "fit", but thats also "custom". Maximum tire sizes are dictated by the rim size. For the 19" rim 100/90/90, for the 21' rim MH90-21. Some tire styles "look" larger than the stock Dunlop tires. Look at Avon or Continental tires.

the stock vulcan 800a comes with a 80/90-21, the first number is the width in mm, and the second number is the side wall ratio compared to height, the third number is the rim size. ex. the tire is 80mm wide and 90% as tall or 72mm on a 21" rim. So if you are going wider I would measure the distance between the forks in mm and go from there.

Even though you should always have a matched set, the size difference is about 1.33% smaller or around an inch and a half, total diameter. Just keep that tire in the rear so the drive wheels are the same size and you should be fine.

i called a place ( hogpro.com) about wheels for my 07 fxdwg and talked to the guy there. he said a 180 will fit with no problems and a 200 will fit in the swingarm and fender, you just have to center the wheel and deal with the turn signal brackets etc. Does anyone know where i can get a set of rear struts that are just plain with no recess for the turn signals that will bolt on to the stock bike? I am gonna try the 200/55-18 this winter on a 18x 5.5" wheel.

I have installed many 21" wheels on all the touring modles and have never had to raise the fender with any conversion kit.It should fit rite on without any parts. Yo do need to loosen up the mounting bolts and rock the nose of the fender down a little to get more clearanse at the bottom.