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What works for wheels and tires
« on: December 16, 2006, 12:49:35 AM »
I'd like to buy some 18" diameter wheels but don't know what width rims to go with. What  do I need to go with a 160 tire on the rear and a 120 on the front ? What will fit in my 07 Road Glide without modifying anything ? Also, what tires should I run on the 18's. I've always liked Dunlops on my stock wheels, but obviously this is a different thing. What is the most aggresive tire out there in 18" x 160 and 18" x 130. Does Metzler offer the Laser line in these sizes ?  Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is uncharted territory for me fitting custom wheels on stock H-D's I've done this with ground up customs, but it's been several years and everything's changed.

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 01:43:21 AM »
Brian, separate from the size issues you're considering, do you have a particular look or style you're thinking about?  Or not that far along in the process yet?  Just wondering what LD might look like when you're done.
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 08:23:46 PM »
Big B,

18x4.25 for 160 rear

18x3.5 for 120 front

that is what I ordered for mine

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2006, 11:01:47 PM »
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Brian, separate from the size issues you're considering, do you have a particular look or style you're thinking about?
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2006, 11:10:51 PM »
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2006, 11:13:19 PM »
that is a very nice looking wheel...
will be a nice add to LD
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2006, 12:08:17 AM »
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that is a very nice looking wheel...
will be a nice add to LD
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Thanks Scot, I'm startin to regret turnin down the $$ CVOJOE offered me for gas when he rode it   ;D

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2006, 10:36:16 AM »
Big B,
Those wheels are hot!!!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] They definitely will look good on LD. You keep this up and before long LD is going to be just as well "dressed" as Elvis. ;)

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2006, 10:49:28 AM »
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2006, 10:50:30 AM »
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Those wheels are hot!!!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] They definitely will look good on LD. You keep this up and before long LD is going to be just as well "dressed" as Elvis. ;)

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Well it may be awhile before I buy them Gary. Looks like $2,500 with tires on em if I go with the sizes Hogasm suggested. With Christmas, wifey out of work. Oldest in Med School , youngest in Ye Olde Countrie everyone's got their hand out. Been thinking of posting a bunch of stuff for sale to pay for the wheels. The 07 heads I just took off LD should be worth a few bucks, the 03 SERK wheels that are on LD at the moment, a ton of stock 03 SERK stuff I replaced with the Skull series stuff. Who knows. Maybe Beags can post some stuff on E-Bay for me.

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2006, 11:17:09 AM »
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Brian copy Grovers tire sizes he has same fenders and frame.
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2006, 01:30:18 PM »
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I'd like to buy some 18" diameter wheels but don't know what width rims to go with. What
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2006, 07:48:01 PM »
Big B,  

Tires fit fine. Had to remove a little of the belt guard with a drimmel to get clearance with the belt.

Front tire fits without any mods of the stock fender.

Grovers front fender is from www.fatbaggers.com.  both front fender and bracket cost about $375 plus paint.

Can't really say the bike rides any better or not. Only ridden it around the block then took everything back off so I can send the tins off to have them repainted.

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2006, 08:32:17 PM »
Big B I went with HogPro for my wheels and tires. I went with 18X3.5 front and rear with ME 880's 140's. I like the flame look Bro it will look good on the Los Dragon! Unlike you I will leave the selection until I mount them. Good luck. Later,Q
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« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2006, 08:40:09 PM »
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Big B I went with HogPro for my wheels and tires. I went with 18X3.5 front and rear with ME 880's 140's. I like the flame look Bro it will look good on the Los Dragon! Unlike you I will leave the selection until I mount them. Good luck. Later,Q

Giving us a few more hints there John  ;)
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2006, 09:00:52 PM »
Just tryin to help a brother out there Brian ;D I will not cave in to the peer pressure.
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2006, 11:27:14 AM »
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My bet is to go with Fatboy. Believe he has you peged [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

His guess is in another section

Doesn't matter if we are wrong or right, it is fun to try to guess correctly.
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My bet is to go with Fatboy. Believe he has you peged [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

His guess is in another section

Doesn't matter if we are wrong or right, it is fun to try to guess correctly.
It is fun isn't it. I figured it would make for some winter chatter. By the way those he chose are not the ones,keep on plugging. Later,Q
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2006, 09:39:30 PM »
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It is fun isn't it. I figured it would make for some winter chatter. By the way those he chose are not the ones,keep on plugging. Later,Q
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
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 [highlight]I called Hogpro today pretending to be you and told them I was over thinking my choices [/highlight]and wanted know if they could recommend something else that may work out better for my bike. I was told to stay with the _________ ___________ because the order was already processed and it was excellent choice to begin with.
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2006, 10:05:19 PM »
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It is fun isn't it. I figured it would make for some winter chatter. By the way those he chose are not the ones,keep on plugging. Later,Q

Hey Bro,
           Why don't you auction off the secret to the highest bidder. Y'know like Carly Simon with  "You're So Vain" Was it Mick or Warren ? Only Carly and the guy who paid $50k know for sure. So I'll start - - $20 if you tell me and nobody else  8-)

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
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« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2006, 09:40:27 AM »
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Now that is cold
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« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2006, 04:14:48 PM »
I love it!  This is great, only one more month boys and you all will know.  Later,Q
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2006, 10:41:35 PM »
Available sizes, Roadtec, Lasertec, ME880.

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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2006, 02:31:23 PM »
[highlight]Thanks Scot, I'm startin to regret turnin down the $$ CVOJOE offered me for gas when he rode it    [/highlight]  [smiley=ROFLOL.gif]

Brian,
Don't think that would quite cover a set of new wheels for LD. Maybe I can deduct as extertainment expense or something ?  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Off course with all the performance and eyeball enhancements, the price goes up per mile right ?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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« Reply #28 on: December 22, 2006, 05:26:00 PM »
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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« Reply #29 on: December 22, 2006, 07:28:21 PM »
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How bout this idea Joe ?
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« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2006, 09:59:38 PM »
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I'll send you a whole buck..hows dat?
seems like a reasonable rental rate [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Alright way to go Scot, thank you, thank you very much

OK, $1 down and only $2,079 to go and we have wheels.  [smiley=orange.gif]
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