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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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received my new wheel in yesterday, front wheel matching rotor and pulley are on back order.. Hoping that new front caliper would be in today and it was, peeled off the Fed ex sticker saying you were not here and need your signature.. The wheels are ultima's not top end but I think the look good and will look good on my rocker..whatcha fellows think...

 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Wrap that bad boy in a 250 tire.... You doin a 21'' in the front. You should!!!! Just my opinion.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Can't wait to see pics of the final product.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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I think every HD should have a 21 incher in the front jmho
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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cha ching!!!!!
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by saintslax11
Wrap that bad boy in a 250 tire.... You doin a 21'' in the front. You should!!!! Just my opinion.
Originally Posted by DyNaBoB
I think every HD should have a 21 incher in the front jmho

Yes absolutely, 21 incher all the way with custom front fender... I will be wrapping the rear one with a 250 as soon I wear out the one i have on...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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so you ptting on the stock tire on the wheel???...........hd wouldent do that for me said it was a safty thing,
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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Nice looking wheel. Should look sweet on the Rocker.
 
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Originally Posted by DyNaBoB
so you ptting on the stock tire on the wheel???...........hd wouldent do that for me said it was a safty thing,

That was the plan, I think its a warranty thing.. I will take it to local indy and have them swap it out... They will tell me if its truly a safety thing.. Thanks for the heads up...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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id just go for the metz.......your gonna have to change the front with the 21 incher antways and two diff treads is bad it will give you the wobble thing at 40 mph..just my 2 cents.................you have matching pully and brake rotors yet?..............oh and your gonna spend more money it dosent stop..lol keep us posted with pics
 
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