yes another wheel question
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Morning fellow tourers,
I am thinking of going with a 16" solid disc in the back and an 18" custom wheel in the front..
Now being that the 18" tire is going to have a lower profile sidewall, will I have to still lower the front or Im thinking the diameter of the front 16 vs 18 will be about the same height.
Secondly, what width would you suggest I go with for front and rear. I know the rear is stock at 3.5 inches wide but would likke to go to a 4.25 wide for the 16 inch,as this sizewas suggested to me if I went with an 18 inch rear tire. The front, I would like an 18x3.5 but again suggestions were made to also go with an 18x4.25....any thoughts on this as I am thinking a wider rim up front might slow the responsiveness of its turning...am I mistaken? Any input,suggestions,advice,knowledgable thoughts or words of great wisdom would greatly be appreciated.. As always, thank you guys for your thoughts on this matter..i do plan on changing out the front fender for something less unobstructive..
Rob
I am thinking of going with a 16" solid disc in the back and an 18" custom wheel in the front..
Now being that the 18" tire is going to have a lower profile sidewall, will I have to still lower the front or Im thinking the diameter of the front 16 vs 18 will be about the same height.
Secondly, what width would you suggest I go with for front and rear. I know the rear is stock at 3.5 inches wide but would likke to go to a 4.25 wide for the 16 inch,as this sizewas suggested to me if I went with an 18 inch rear tire. The front, I would like an 18x3.5 but again suggestions were made to also go with an 18x4.25....any thoughts on this as I am thinking a wider rim up front might slow the responsiveness of its turning...am I mistaken? Any input,suggestions,advice,knowledgable thoughts or words of great wisdom would greatly be appreciated.. As always, thank you guys for your thoughts on this matter..i do plan on changing out the front fender for something less unobstructive..
Rob
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RE: yes another wheel question
All I can tell you is this. A couple of guys I know have gone to 18's front and rear and have done a 4.25 in the rear with the stock 3.5 in the front. My humble opinion is that that look damn good that way. A little wider tire in the back looks cool, as well as the way the height of the 18 fills the front fender.
I could be way off, but without a fair amount of work,I'm not sure a guy would want to try a 4.25 in the front, even with a fender change. I'm not saying it can't be done, I just think that the stock width set up looks great with a custom 18" rim.
As far as mixing 16's and 18's....I have no first hand knowledge, so I won't guess. Try looking at the bikes on the Hogpro site. That would probably give a place to start.
Good Luck.
I could be way off, but without a fair amount of work,I'm not sure a guy would want to try a 4.25 in the front, even with a fender change. I'm not saying it can't be done, I just think that the stock width set up looks great with a custom 18" rim.
As far as mixing 16's and 18's....I have no first hand knowledge, so I won't guess. Try looking at the bikes on the Hogpro site. That would probably give a place to start.
Good Luck.
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RE: yes another wheel question
there are a few people on here running a 16" rear with a 21" front,without lowering the front. that being said, i dont think there are geometry problems(rake/trail,tank slappers or wobbles) related to tire sizing as some suggest(flame-on). i would just suggest that you contact the maker of whatever tire you will be running then get diameter and a width measurement on a tire mounted on a wheel.. different brand 140 and 150's are not the same widths.
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