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Old 12-14-2010, 06:39 PM
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So Im getting ready to purchase new wheels for my 2010 Deluxe. Looks like Im gonna go with Sinister Billet Daddy wheels, rotors, and pulley. My question is are their any advantages or disadvantages to the different size front wheels. I like the ride now with the stock 16". I also like the whitewall tires but Im not sure if an 18" whitewall is available. I will also have a passenger with me at tmes if that even makes a difference. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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21" WW are available I just ordered one . So I would think you could get them in 18 or 16

The wider the tire the better .
 
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21" looks the best and drop the front end bikes look goofy only lowered in the rear IMO
 
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Originally Posted by BOBBEREVO88
21" looks the best and drop the front end bikes look goofy only lowered in the rear IMO
Yep... I 100% agree with a drop in the front is mandatory for appearence value.. With running a 21" up front and no drop, the bike looks off.

Especially with the rear dropped and running a front 21" at stock hieght. IMO... it looks wacked out.

When adding a 21" up front it adds 1" to hieght/over stock.
 
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I love those wheels.

Countrydeluxe has an 18" WW front on his deluxe. So they do make them not sure how hard they are to get

I like the16" and 18". I'd prob. do the 18" ,it shows off the wheel a little more but still gives it the old school look.

I don't mind the 21" if your gonna do the whole SoCal look (Apes, fishtales, slammed)
 

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Kozy22 thanks for turning me on to those wheels.
 
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Kozy22 thanks for turning me on to those wheels.
One day I hope to have them too. One day....

Have you talked to Sinister yet? just wondering if they bolt on? and if you could PM me with a rough price
 
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I have a 18 inch on the front, and still have the fat whitewall like on the 16. Gonna be gettin rid of it at the end of the month. Im runnin 21 up front.
 
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I have 18s and love them. That being said, I see a 21" in my future.
 
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21" is the way to roll....

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