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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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You guys probably asked this before but since i'm new to this site, do you guys know if you can put 21" wheels on a fat bob and would it look good?

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Not sure it would be a direct bolt on if that's what you want to do. I'd also think a 21" wheel on a FB would look silly.
 
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yeah your right but i was thinking it would look better with less side walls.
 
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This is strictly my opinion; But, I would think anything other than the front wheel my Fat Bob has on it would take away from what the scooter represents. You would also need to extend the forks a tad maybe.

The front end is what drew me to the Fat Bob in the first place. What you are basically wanting to do is make a wide glide out of it.
 
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A 21" front on a Fat Bob, would make it look something like the 2010 Wide Glide. It would no longer be fat and would lose a little handling performance. I don't see any reason for it.
 
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I have thought that an 18" front wheel that would normally go on a street glide would look awesome. It would still be a wider front tire so it wouldn't look silly like a 21" narrow wheel. Also, the street glide wheel already has dual front rotors.
 
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i was wanting sweet looking rims but its hard to see them behind everything. i love the bike the way it is but wanted some nice looking rims. thanks for all your thoughts.
 
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i think it would look stupid... its a FAT BOB! lol... id say at most do an 18 maybe the stinger from hd>?
 
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I'm running 18's on mine and am very pleased with the ride.
 
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