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Old 01-12-2015, 09:09 PM
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Looking to get some input here. I plan on getting some red ride wright wheels with black spokes, and red hubs. I really like whitewall tires however, I can't find anything other then a vee for a 23 which I heard not to get. So do I get a 21 with whitewalls or get a 23 with blackwalls? What do you guys think would look better?
 
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My vee has been awesome to me. Just sayin
 
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My vee has been awesome to me. Just sayin
You know I have never had any experience with vee but I would get it if I heard some more positive feedback on them because a 23 with a whitewall would look awesome!
 
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First off your bike looks sick! I say you stay black wall, make sure you update us with pics because I've been thinking of going 23 also...
 
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Originally Posted by DynaJ
First off your bike looks sick! I say you stay black wall, make sure you update us with pics because I've been thinking of going 23 also...
As soon as I can make up my mind they will be ordered. The second I put them on I promise there will be pictures up.
 
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23" but that's just my opinion
 
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23" but that's just my opinion
Have you noticed any change in the bikes ride?

Did you lower/rake the front?
 
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Originally Posted by stal94gt
Have you noticed any change in the bikes ride?

Did you lower/rake the front?
Yes, the wider front doesn't track when I ride over cracks in the roads. The front feels more planted on the turns. It does feel heavier but that's a given, especially since I went with a 200mm rear. Nothing you don't get used to.

My rake is still stock for now. My front is lowered a lot since I went with 2" under tubes and used the 2" drop in lowering kit.
 
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sLow5 your bike looks so sick with that 7 inch headlight...might have to put one on my bike
 
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Cool bike!
Are you going to change the rear? (This is all just my opinion) If you aren't, then a 23 on the front and 17 on the rear looks a bit funny. Think you need an 18" on the rear as a minimum with the 23.

I personally would 23" on the front with a 21x8.5 on the rear with the new metzeler 260/35/21 if I were you. Now that'd look killer!!
 


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