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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 10:47 AM
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Here is what mine looks like with the same set. All chrome and fairly happy.



 
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 11:29 AM
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002 KING
I also ran the metzlers they were great tires and i am going to run them again. I didnt think metzler made a whitewall in 18 inch?
Not sure on the whitewalls, wanted to switch it up on go with blackwalls.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 12:37 PM
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I have 52 spoke on my RKS . But plan to go with 40 spoke . The 52 just looks to cluttered and busy .
 
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Ok yeah that makes sense Metzler doesnt make a 18 inch white wall for the rear. Cant wait to see pictures of your bike when they are on.
 
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I went with DNA 52 Fat Spoke wheels on my Deluxe.
 

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I have the DNA Fat forty with Avon White Walls on both front and rear 21/16... Love the look...

 
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I am digging the look. 18x3.5 DNA 40 spokes on the front and back wrapped in Metzeler blackwalls






 

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I pulled the spoked wheels off my RK. They look like DNA. Is there any sure way to tell? A marking?
 
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