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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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2010 Softail Deluxe, 16" apes, vance & hines pipes, stage 1, and solo bag


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I have a 2010 softail deluxe that I am looking to change the front tire to a 21". I am going with a DNA wheel & Avon WW tire. I am not sure on the width, either 3.25" or 3.5". Also I am not wanting to change the rear wheel so I was thinking a 60 spoke front wheel just to help fill the bigger space and not to noticeably different from the back.
I am looking for some suggestions on which width? and 40, 60, or 80 spoke?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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I did what you are asking about. I went with a 21x3.5 60 DNA 60 spoke on my 06 Deluxe. Fits good.

 
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I also went with the DNA 60 spoke 3.5" on my Heritage
 
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21x3.5" 60 spoke with an Avon here....
 
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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17

21x3.5" 60 spoke with an Avon here....
them 21s really fill in that front fender nice!
 
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thanks for you reply, did you stay with the 40 spoke on the rear?
 
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Thanks for your response, did you stay with the 40 spoke on the rear?
 
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Thanks for you reply, I am new to the forum and can't seem to open your pic
 
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Originally Posted by 2ndrowe
Thanks for your response, did you stay with the 40 spoke on the rear?
my friend has a 40 in the rear and a 60 up front. you cant tell at all! looks great! so dont worry about the spoke number if your trying to keep your rear wheel. i just would not get a fat spoke wheel that might look funny
 
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