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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Hey All,

I'm debating whether or not to put whitewalls on my Iron. I think it looks badass on spokes (nightster) but am unsure as to how it would look on an iron and its stock rims. I've searched for pics on the forum but can't seem to find any, however I did find on on the internet. What do you all think???

 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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not bad, i dig it
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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I thought about doing that...but IMO, if you're going to do that, it would look best on a bobber/chop. I decided to go the Cafe route instead, which obviously wouldn't look right.

Mini apes, springer seat, fender chop, etc. etc. and it'll go nice together!
 
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It's your bike, do what you want. Who cares what others think, it ain't their money.
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I just saw a set on a black Nightster yesterday. It also had mini apes, and spoked wheels. I personally don't think whitewalls look right on anything other than spokes. But in the end I agree with Zinbob. It's your cash and the Harley is your blank canvas.
 
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I think virtually all classic cruiser style bikes look good with wide white walls, but not all look good with the narrow white wall.
 
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That pic made me vomit all over my laptop. No whitewalls on mags. Uuurrrrppp!!!!!!
 
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Not bad, but whites and laced wheels is the combo to go with.
 
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I LOVE whitewalls. I am wanting a set baaaaaaad. Looks great on the Iron IMO.
 
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