21x18 Ride and performance
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From: Portland, OR
RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
You've got to give something to get something. With a shorter side wall, there is less rubber to absorb bumps in road, but handling and cornering are better.
If a smooth ride is more important than handling, stick with the 16's. If handling and a better looks are more important, go with the 21's.
I think you need to go for it, rather than trying to split the difference with the 18's. JMO.
Greg
If a smooth ride is more important than handling, stick with the 16's. If handling and a better looks are more important, go with the 21's.
I think you need to go for it, rather than trying to split the difference with the 18's. JMO.
Greg
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RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
I haven't lowered mine and have never felt anything unstable at any speed. As far as the speedo, they aren't very accurate to begin with but I did check mine with a radared speed zone sign and it was pretty much on.
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From: DFW
RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
ORIGINAL: greg09997
You've got to give something to get something. With a shorter side wall, there is less rubber to absorb bumps in road, but handling and cornering are better.
If a smooth ride is more important than handling, stick with the 16's. If handling and a better looks are more important, go with the 21's.
I think you need to go for it, rather than trying to split the difference with the 18's. JMO.
Greg
You've got to give something to get something. With a shorter side wall, there is less rubber to absorb bumps in road, but handling and cornering are better.
If a smooth ride is more important than handling, stick with the 16's. If handling and a better looks are more important, go with the 21's.
I think you need to go for it, rather than trying to split the difference with the 18's. JMO.
Greg
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From: Nor Cal
RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
Some peeps that used a different combo other than 21/18 usually ends up goin to a 21/18 in the end. I did a 21/18 on my street bob and noticed the difference as far as steering due to the front tire bein smaller. I got used to the 90 series. Then I went with my SG, did a 21/18 right off the bat with a 120 front, didnt even notice the difference.
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RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
ORIGINAL: Bobberino
Some peeps that used a different combo other than 21/18 usually ends up goin to a 21/18 in the end. I did a 21/18 on my street bob and noticed the difference as far as steering due to the front tire bein smaller. I got used to the 90 series. Then I went with my SG, did a 21/18 right off the bat with a 120 front, didnt even notice the difference.
Some peeps that used a different combo other than 21/18 usually ends up goin to a 21/18 in the end. I did a 21/18 on my street bob and noticed the difference as far as steering due to the front tire bein smaller. I got used to the 90 series. Then I went with my SG, did a 21/18 right off the bat with a 120 front, didnt even notice the difference.
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RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
I am also about to order the 21 and 18 combo. Having 22's inch wheels on my lexus ls460 made the handling much better but you feel everything on the road with those low pro tires I am sure is the same feel on a motorcycle but it definetly looks awesome....
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RE: 21x18 Ride and performance
ORIGINAL: big_al
I am also about to order the 21 and 18 combo. Having 22's inch wheels on my lexus ls460 made the handling much better but you feel everything on the road with those low pro tires I am sure is the same feel on a motorcycle but it definetly looks awesome....
I am also about to order the 21 and 18 combo. Having 22's inch wheels on my lexus ls460 made the handling much better but you feel everything on the road with those low pro tires I am sure is the same feel on a motorcycle but it definetly looks awesome....
On my motorcycle, afirmer ride isn't a problem for me. A "harsh" ride that doesn't handle high speed riding well, (100+) is.
As soon as the shops open back up and I get final pricing from a few sources, I'm placing some orders as soon as end of the week.
