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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Default Ride Wright or Black Bike?
Need a new rear wheel, obviously not going stock.

So do I go with ride wright or black bike?

Needs to be an 18" but I'm not sure on the width. I like the looks of the BB 18x7" But I've heard alot of good things about ride wright and I'm not sure if they have an 18x7.

And do I go all chrome or add some black to the wheels? Leaning towards all chrome but I do like the look of some of the black rims on here.

Opinions are appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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How about just powder coating the stock wheel?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...l-s-train.html

 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Here are my ride write black and chrome ...i love them
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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No 18x7 from Ride Wright. 18x5.5 is the biggest 18 they make.

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Ordered my front rim through Dr V-twin. Ride Wright black and chrome, quality is top notch and you wont beat their price.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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I've got stuff from both of them.Both top notch products.I think RW might be a little better priced.
 
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I've heard nothing but good about either company. Have pondered getting some rims from BB with a black rim and chrome spokes.
 
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Originally Posted by ElSupremo
I've heard nothing but good about either company. Have pondered getting some rims from BB with a black rim and chrome spokes.
Damm Supremo, I've been thinking the same this for wheels.Black rims, black hubs and chrome spokes.
 
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Originally Posted by Santo
Damm Supremo, I've been thinking the same this for wheels.Black rims, black hubs and chrome spokes.
I've seen a couple on here that just look outstanding. I may get rims this winter if I can swing it, but I'm all over the place on what I want to end up with.
 
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I went with the Ride Wrights black rim & hub with chrome spokes. The rear is an 18" and the front is a 21"...Just so u get an idea what they look like..
 
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