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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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What wheels would you guys say are better quality? DNA wheels or Ride wright wheels?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Oh man, you just opened up a huge can of worms!
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I think rw wheels are a lil better quality, but DNA is a much better value IMO.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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I did all this work to my pops 2011 FXDC. And I mean a lot of work. The old man has only 1527 miles on the bike and now wants to either trade it in or sell it for a Deluxe. On the trade they were offering me $10,800 which would offset some of the tax but i think I might try to sell it. I wanted to add fat spokes to his bike and put another set of Carlinis on along with samson cholo exhaust. He bought the bike for $16899 out the door with the stuff he added and he dropped another $4000 into it easily. These trades suck but if you want a quick ride out the door thats the only option. So at this time Im trying to figure out wheels for him.

Does anyone know if the DNA wheels are chrome or polished
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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My DNA wheels are chrome.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Would you mind letting me know what they cost and do you have any pictures
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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sounds like pops doesnt have to bargain shop. So go with RW or hdwheels.com
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Pretty pleased with my DNA wheel. I's chrome so far so good, was worried about not using a tube but no problem holding air. Great price.
 
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I don't mind telling. I paid 1225 shipped for my DNA wheels. 21 front 18 rear. Pulley and rotors were not included though



 
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Would you mind letting me know what they cost and do you have any pictures
I think I paid 1170 for wheels rotors pulley and the chrome bolts. If you do a search you will find lots of photos.
 
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