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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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So a buddy gave me the rims off his '03 Softail Standard. The front is a 21 and the rear a 16. What I'm wondering is if the rims would work to lace to my hubs. Anyone that has any input on this would love to hear it.
 
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not really sure, but it should work with the right spokes. just curious why would you go with a 16" rear? I think most people go up to an 18" Not sure about rear caliper clearance either.
 
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I am using the 16" cause it was free! Mostly cause I want to run whitewalls, really want whitewalls! I was looking at the hubs last night and they look the same. I think that I can lace the spokes right to my hub. I guess worst case I have to put my rim back together and buy a rim.
 
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Yes you can relace the new rims to your stock hubs and all will be fine...
 
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you can use the rims and your hubs but get new spokes - you can get a whitewall for a 17 inch rim - Id use the 21 for sure, but I wouldnt put the 16 on - especially if only reason is whitewall - depending on your tire size, this will increase the gap between fender and wheel, etc
 
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16" rear is the classic Harley look. 17" doesn't look terrible, but any bigger and they start to look like bicycle tires from the side.
 
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you can use the rims and your hubs but get new spokes - you can get a whitewall for a 17 inch rim - Id use the 21 for sure, but I wouldnt put the 16 on - especially if only reason is whitewall - depending on your tire size, this will increase the gap between fender and wheel, etc
Eh, whitewall for a 17 is actually surprisingly hard to find.

Dunlap doesn't make one.
 
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blackmopar, were did you find a whitewall for a 17" rim?!? I've been looking since I got the bike. Never found one.
 
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I stand corrected - I coulda sworn Avon made a gangter in a 17 - sorry
 
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