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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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Hey forum, I have an 06' Fat Boy in which I want to change the wheels. Most of us know that it has 16 ". wheels on it. I have been noticing lately that alot of riders now are changing the sizes to an 18 " set up. I love the look of the 18 in. set up but not sure if it changes the height any. I am going with the Shotgun Shock soon but again not sure to go with the 18's or stay with the 16's once the shock is installed. I want to go with 18x3.5 up front and 18x4.25 in the rear with low profile tires. My question is has anyone changed their Fat Boy wheels to an 18 in. set up using the Shotgun Shock? What are the variables between the 16 and 18 in. set up? Any help or advice on this topic will be appreciated. Thank You...
 
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