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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Been wanting to put new wheels on my bike and I figured I'll do the 18" rim in the front and stay 16" on the rear wheel. I looked and seen pm wheels and was wondering if they are good wheels or not? I was thinking spokes (not the fat spoke) and is it better to get sealed wheels or just get unsealed and get tubes?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Sealed would be the way to go so you can run tubless. Mucho easier to fix a flat that will get you to tire shop. Don't know if you're running bias or radial tires but I found they don't make an 18" radial that I've found.
 
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PM wheels? You mean Performance Machine? Yes, they are the best wheels you can get IMO. I have a set of RSD wheels on the way myself. PM and RSD are the same animal.
 
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Ok thanks guys. My brother said the same thing about getting a sealed rim. I looked at the spoked rim they sold it was like a grand for one rim. (for spokes) wow.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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PM definitely are of the highest quality. Runnin 18's front and rear. 18" 160 Dunlop Roadsmart RADIAL rear.
 
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Whatever you need hit me up for discounted forum pricing. PM has been in the aftermarket wheel business longer than any other company.
 
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