Road King Wheel size change
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Road King Wheel size change
Hello, I have a 2010 Road King FLHR with a 16 inch rear and 17 inch front wheel, stock suspension. I really don't care for the stock knuckle wheels and would like to swap to something else. Someone local is selling a pair of enforcer wheels with a 16 inch rear and 19 inch front for a very good price. I had already considered that size change for aesthetic purposes. If I went that route should I expect a noticeable difference in handling/comfort? Should I stick to the stock wheel size? Thanks
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Thanks, looks great. Is that a 16 inch rear and 19 inch front?
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I agree you shouldn't feel any handling differences. The 19" Harley wheels came with 130/60 tires to keep the same overall diameter as the 16" and 17" front wheels. I had the 17" knuckle wheels on my '13 King and I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. IMO those enforcer wheels will look great on your King! I personally like those and the Agitator wheels.
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I agree you shouldn't feel any handling differences. The 19" Harley wheels came with 130/60 tires to keep the same overall diameter as the 16" and 17" front wheels. I had the 17" knuckle wheels on my '13 King and I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. IMO those enforcer wheels will look great on your King! I personally like those and the Agitator wheels.
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Ive had two M-8 Glides, 20 and a 22 with those low profile front tires on 19 rims, and 18 rear. Seems Im reading here the ride is the same as the smaller wheels that come with the taller tires on Road King? Not in my experience.
Was going to try and replace the wheels on my 2022 Road Glide Special with standard Road King wheels to get the taller tires and better ride, same as new Police bikes. I solved that problem. Sold the 22 Glide and bought a new police FLHP Road King. 17 front and 16 rear. Love the ride.
Was going to try and replace the wheels on my 2022 Road Glide Special with standard Road King wheels to get the taller tires and better ride, same as new Police bikes. I solved that problem. Sold the 22 Glide and bought a new police FLHP Road King. 17 front and 16 rear. Love the ride.
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Ive had two M-8 Glides, 20 and a 22 with those low profile front tires on 19 rims, and 18 rear. Seems Im reading here the ride is the same as the smaller wheels that come with the taller tires on Road King? Not in my experience.
Was going to try and replace the wheels on my 2022 Road Glide Special with standard Road King wheels to get the taller tires and better ride, same as new Police bikes. I solved that problem. Sold the 22 Glide and bought a new police FLHP Road King. 17 front and 16 rear. Love the ride.
Was going to try and replace the wheels on my 2022 Road Glide Special with standard Road King wheels to get the taller tires and better ride, same as new Police bikes. I solved that problem. Sold the 22 Glide and bought a new police FLHP Road King. 17 front and 16 rear. Love the ride.
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The shorter sidewall on the 19 makes the steering noticeably more responsive, with a slightly less smooth ride on really crap roads. Its not a big deal, and the better handling is worth it. I put the 17 back on when Im getting a new tire on the 19 and Im always glad to take it back off. I dont like 18 rears either but youre right that wasnt the question.