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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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With all the info from the great riders on here, going with Ride Wright 21x 3.5 front and 16 on the rear. Now to tires.
1) Should I run my stock tire for the 16 on the rear? or is there a better way to go.
2) With all the negative press about V rubber and the positive about Diamond back. What is the best 21" white wall ?
This is for my 08 Deluxe. Any help would be appreciated !!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Avon or Metzeler. Either will do, Avon's cost a bit more I think both handle well. Stock tires= garbage. You know I can get you a discount on the RW rims, right?

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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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I like the Avons for the rear tire and I use Vee Rubber for the front. I'm also running Ride Wrights as well. Bought all my stuff from Dr. V.

Hope to see your bike all hooked up soon. Email Drew at Dr. V he'll take care of you.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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i prefer metzer tires...I had to stretch my tire across the rim and it worked out great
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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that is an awesome black front wheel it really goes with the bike
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Go with Diamond Back Tires. You wont regret it. You can get Avon, Metz, Dunlop etc, in a 120/70/21 WW!!. Check out threads on the subject. I sent you some PM's
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks Country, got em. How long does it take to get Diamond back tire ?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Im running the stock Dunlop on the rear. (Lasts longer than Metz and Avon) I ride alot. I should be getting my WW metz front on wednesday. I ordered it from Tab at Diamond Back last Thursday. He a cool dude. He will hook you up.

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i have a 2002 ultra, someone gave me a set of 2011 road glide wheels. what do i have to do, to get them to fit, the rear wheel is 5.00, 180/65/16 tire.. the front 3.5, 120/70/19 tire... please give really good details, i need a change, my 02 wheels look small as hell.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Yeah what stone said, it takes about a 5 days. But its a Quality WW. Worth the extra $100
 
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