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Oct 2, 2015 | 06:55 PM

casket

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Advice in new wheel purchase

I'm a new owner of a 2015 Street Bob. Love the bike, already did a Stage 1. I'm now looking into putting on some new wheels. Been Looking around and found Ride Wright and DNA. Before I go any further I'm wondering what all goes into purchasing new wheels. I would like to get a nice 21" on the front and I'm not sure what i want on the back yet. Are there any limitations or obstacles in getting a 21" ? I'm guessing the stock front fender might have to come off or..? Can i just bring the rim with me to a tire place and have them put it on with a new tire? will i need any additional parts to fit the back wheel? I'm also already thinking I may wanna drop the front and back suspension being that the ride height will be different.. Any help is appreciated!

Oct 2, 2015 | 10:42 PM

slyedog

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Originally Posted by casket

Call Hogpro and they will guide you best. You want wider front? You want a 180/18 in the rear? Rims from Hogpro or other vendors will come tires mounted, balanced with dyna beads, and ready in install. There are tons of threads here. Search some or trust a vendor.

Oct 3, 2015 | 12:27 PM

2500hdon37s

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well a 90/90r21 tire is only about 1.25in taller than a 100/90r19 tire, and will clear if you have .75in of clearance between the tire and fender now.

or an 80/90r21 will clear no problem as its shorter than a 110/90r19 some guys run no problem.