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Feb 23, 2015 | 06:07 PM

dmkx3

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From: warren, mi

18in front wheel

has anyone put a 18in airstrike rim(from a sg) on a ultra?? what should I expect from it, in terms of handling??

Feb 23, 2015 | 06:11 PM

senna

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On a very small scale, improved handling and a little firmer ride.

Or, you just might not notice a difference.

Feb 23, 2015 | 06:14 PM

dmkx3

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From: warren, mi

thank you for your response.

Feb 23, 2015 | 06:24 PM

tj316

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My 2011 FLTRX came with them too , I chromed them and later sold them to a friend who has a 2012 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra , he said other than looking better he noticed no difference , here's a picture of them on his Ultra with his tour pak off

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Feb 23, 2015 | 06:52 PM

qtrracer

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Overall diameter is the same, lower profile tire. Wider rim than the 16" so the tire seems a bit flatter from side to side. I notice a tiny bit more road feedback with the 18" (130/70-18 tire) than with the 16" (MT90-16 tire about same as 130/90-16 tire)

Feb 23, 2015 | 08:54 PM

DresserDude

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I did it on my Road King. I like it. I just really wanted to get rid of the spokes and WWW's

Feb 24, 2015 | 05:02 AM

grbrown

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I'm in the process of doing it, using the Airstrike wheel. Rolling diameter is very slightly larger (not enough to notice, I suspect), but the tread width and profile are very similar. I expect my bike to handle in a similar way, as far as steering is concerned, possibly feel a little different due to the lower profile tyre. I use Avon tyres in any event, to get the greater compliance they provide, over some other brands.