Blackline Front Wheel
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Blackline Front Wheel
As I am just getting started on the never ending modification process, and new to all this I thought I would just throw this out for opinions. I am looking at getting a little more rubber on the road up front, my choices are to stick with the 21", just get a new rim allowing a fatter tire, or go with an 18" with bigger and fatter. Is this going to mainly be a "what I like" or will there be substantial handling differences between the two? If anyone has already done this any advice would be great.
This is going to be on my 2012 Blackline.
Thanks in advance
This is going to be on my 2012 Blackline.
Thanks in advance
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I doubt a wider tire will fit with the stock fender. An 18" is out for sure as the tire would be a 130, too wide. If is dopes it will be very close to the fender brackets. My softail has a 21x3.5 and my Dyna a 21x2.15 and I feel no difference in the handling. I'd suggest getting a different tire as opposed to whole wheel, but if you want a wheel I can certainly help you with that as well.
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From what its sounding like, Im going to end up getting a different tire for now, possibly a new wheel later (sticking with 21), in which case I will get a hold of you, Im not concerned about fitting the stock fender as I can always fab up a new one to fit the end product. but thanks for the feedback its all food for thought
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