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SPIDERMAN

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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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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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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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Re: What works for wheels and tires
« 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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