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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Chino, Ca
Help me decide
I cant decide what wheels to put on my Deluxe. I can get a killer deal on a set of fat daddy spokes diamond cut with a 21 incher up front but I can also get a set of 100 spoke straight lace 16 inch front and rear with white walls. I see everyone with a 21 incher up front but hardly nobody has 100 spoke 16's. both sets look sick. I recently added some 39 inch cholo fishtails also. ohhhh what to do? thanks for any input.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southern Maryland for now
I held off on the 21 cuz I thought everyone had one but not in my area. I am the only one so I went with it. Would never look back love the 21" In Chino you may see more 21's so this may not be your case.
I still think that the 21 is the way to go.
I still think that the 21 is the way to go.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: WA - The State
100 spoke 16's would look pretty cool, but no hubcap. With your blue bike I bet it would look pretty killer with chrome rims and gold spokes, too. Would definitely be an old school Lowrider vibe to it.
Either way, I don't think you can make a wrong call. Both styles are different, but would look sweet in their own ways.
Either way, I don't think you can make a wrong call. Both styles are different, but would look sweet in their own ways.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Powder Springs, GA
So what is it that makes running a 21 so great? I love how easy the stocker is to drive and handle.
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From: Western South Dakota
I had a 21" Custom Chrome Sharktooth on my Fxstc and thought that it would look better with a 16 inch wheel and tire, so a HD Fatboy Front Fender, a Chrome Thunderstar and 16 inch Dunlop later and here it is. I never did care for the "skinny tire" look. I most definitely like the idea of a wider tire footprint, not to mention the fact that is makes it look much more "beefier".
I think that it actually handles better too. Definitely much less susceptible to road grooves as it was before with the 21".
I think that it actually handles better too. Definitely much less susceptible to road grooves as it was before with the 21".
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