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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 02:15 AM
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My wife has just brought a 2009 Deluxe already thinking about making it her own.

One of the first things we want to do is move to a 21" front wheel, gonna go with a 80 spoke rim but not sure of width or best tire, want to keep a white wall any ideas? Also looking for best Fishtails, guessing that will be Samson's 30" easier for parking lol
 
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Get the front rim 21 x 3.5 and run a 120/70/21 Avon whitewall.


It fills the front guard perfectly.
 
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Get the front rim 21 x 3.5 and run a 120/70/21 Avon whitewall.

It fills the front guard perfectly.
Thanks that was the size I was thinking about but wanted to check
 
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perfect fit
 
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Bolt it right on as stated above. I can get you a nice chrome 80 spoke with the tire mounted and balanced. Regular spokes or twisted.

21x3.5 120/70/21 Avon Cobra wide white wall.
 
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