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Hey folks, I changed my front wheel from 19X2.15 with 100/90-19 Dunlop to a 21X2.15 front wheel with 90/90-21 Metzeler. My front wheel is a DNA Mammoth Fat Spoke Wheel with match SS rotor.
I would like to match the rear wheel with the front. Still have the stock wheel which I believe is a 16X3 with 150/80-16.
My question: Being that the stock is 16X3 and the only wheel that comes close for the fat spoke is 16X3.5....will the 3.5" fat spoke fit by playing with spacers like I did with the front? I believe the rear has more alignment concerns since the rotor is on one side and the sprocket is on the other. Your input is appreciated.
If this is not a drop-in type install and would need to adjust the alignment of the brake and pulley, may just pull the front wheel and buy a set of front and rear billet wheels that will drop-in. I also emailed DNA Specialties to inquire since I bought the front directly from DNA and not a reseller.
Sorry I can't help you out with your wheel question but I hoping you would answer a different question.
Who makes your front fender? Is it steel?
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It's only the rim which is wider than your stock wheel, as long as the new one is intended to fit your bike (like the front one) you should be fine. Use the same size tyre.
It's only the rim which is wider than your stock wheel, as long as the new one is intended to fit your bike (like the front one) you should be fine. Use the same size tyre.
Thanks...yes will definitely use the same size tire as I do not have much leway for clearance.
The front was the same width just taller. Played with the spacers to accomodate different hub. Height was fine using narrower tires.
The back on the other hand is going from a 3 to a 3.5 width....not sure if that can be compensated with spacers without affecting the rotor or sprocket position and alignment.
I haven't tried any mods of that sort on mine, that is all, I didn't mean to say that there will be problems! You may have to do something similar to what you did for the front, I can't imagine any more than that. I'm sure that other members have used those wheels, so hopefully someone will call by with firsthand experience.
I haven't tried any mods of that sort on mine, that is all, I didn't mean to say that there will be problems! You may have to do something similar to what you did for the front, I can't imagine any more than that. I'm sure that other members have used those wheels, so hopefully someone will call by with firsthand experience.
Thanks for your input...a 4.5 from a 3 is a pretty big difference so .5 may not be an issue. Thanks again.
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Question on Wheel Size
