I need help I have a 2012 street glide, and would like to upgrade the rims. I dont know what size would be the best, 18,19,21. I want to keep the stock fender and Im worried about the ride difference. Also where to go to get a good deal on rims, I just dont have a lot of money for the rims, tires, rotors and bearing kit. Please help.

 

Well.. What wheels do you have now?

 

I believe they are called air strike? What ever comes stock from the factory. I would like to change the look, to get more of a rake in the stance of the bike.

 

Your SG came with 18x3.5 front rims and standard 16x5 rears. You can go with the same size or even 19" and same profile tires with no issues on your fender. Going 21" you'll have to check clearance between tire and fender.

HogPro is a popular vendor here and helpful with any questions. Check them out for styles.

 

16, 18, and 19" wheels and tires are nearly identical in circumference. I went from 16 to 19 with no difference in "feel". It's not a cheap mod.

 

To keep your factory fender 21" is as big as you can go.. I just put a 19" enforcer on my 2008 and in my opinion this is the best looking stock wheel they make. You can pick them up pretty cheap.

 

Changing out wheels for aftermarket wheels is not a cheap mod. You can change out just the front depending on what you want from about $900.00 up to $1600.00 or more. When I first did mine, I went with the front and later on got a matching rear. In the touring classified section there is a chrome enforcer wheel complete for $800.00

 

The $800.00 wheel is sold, but here is a set in the classified section for sale. It's also on Craigslist in Cleveland,Oh.....

 

Consider a chrome exchange for what you currently have?

 

There's a 19" enforcer with rotors and a tire with 500 miles on here for $350. That's a dang good deal