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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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I think the white wall looks pretty good on there.

I had an 18" up front and went 21". The 18" was barely noticeable.

Im running a 18x21 combo and didn't lower the front and the ride is fine

Oh yeah and get those in black with a chrome or polished wheel
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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it's a hard decision, i think either way would look good with the black or white wall.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Pooch u radical lol...those do look crazy, but not for my bike haha. Those would take my bike over.

Thanx for input guys....matte black spokes with satin chrome rims would stay true to the Lo's feel. I will photoshop one on later.

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
I think the white wall looks pretty good on there.

I had an 18" up front and went 21". The 18" was barely noticeable.

Im running a 18x21 combo and didn't lower the front and the ride is fine

Oh yeah and get those in black with a chrome or polished wheel
2 inches would close the fender gap an inch...which in my books..perfect.

21's thin out the look on the front end imo...why I refuse to budge on it:P

Phrogflyer's has the same fenders and do look awesome....to me it doesn't look beefy anymore for cruiser.

 

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Josewales
Since you popped by...I was going to email you guys on if it's possible to get some kind of satin chrome finish/effect to match the polish alum for the wheels?

And thanx Mr. Hog Pro for that! Ya I still think without whitewalls give it a nice fresh and simple contrast...is what I am after.
That is a very good question. I'll email my source and see what he can do.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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A little more info on a satin finish. The Sinister billet daddy's can be finished in a satin finished. It is an actual brushed finish on the aluminum and then clear coated with a matte clear coat. There is a pic of it here (Brush and black)http://sinisterwheel.com/wheels/billetdaddy
although I think it is a bit difficult to tell what it really looks like from the image.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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I see what your saying with the 21" but that might be a skinny tire stretched because mine looks bigger than that.

Have you looked at a 19"

And also tire size will matter on filling in the fender
 

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hogpro
A little more info on a satin finish. The Sinister billet daddy's can be finished in a satin finished. It is an actual brushed finish on the aluminum and then clear coated with a matte clear coat. There is a pic of it here (Brush and black)http://sinisterwheel.com/wheels/billetdaddy
although I think it is a bit difficult to tell what it really looks like from the image.
Awesome...I missed that for some reason. I was 2 busy playing with the interactive design your own wheels...which is an awesome tool btw.

Kozy...thanx bud for the input. 19's hmmmm.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Josewales
Awesome...I missed that for some reason. I was 2 busy playing with the interactive design your own wheels...which is an awesome tool btw.

Kozy...thanx bud for the input. 19's hmmmm.
After searching for the widest 19" tire (120/70/19) that I could find I checked the sinister list and they do not make a 19" front rim. D'oh! It always something.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Josewales
2 inches would close the fender gap an inch...which in my books..perfect.

21's thin out the look on the front end imo...why I refuse to budge on it:P

Phrogflyer's has the same fenders and do look awesome....to me it doesn't look beefy anymore for cruiser.

Jose,
Keep in mind that he has the front end lowered also (look at the fork tubes where it meets the sliders compared to yours).
 
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