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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Got a wheel fitment question for you all.&nbsp\\;I'm riding a 2002 Road King.&nbsp\\;I recently put 9.5" shocks on it this year.&nbsp\\;I want to throw on a set of aftermarket 18" wheels.&nbsp\\;I don't think I can put an 18" on the rear with the current shocks and don't want to replace them already either.&nbsp\\;I'm thinking&nbsp\\;about throwing a 16" (stock size) on the rear and an 18" front.&nbsp\\;What, if any problems, will I encounter?&nbsp\\;If anyone has any other suggestions I'm all&nbsp\\;ears.&nbsp\\;Thanks-

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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16"/18" tires are basically the same overall diameter. A 9.5" shock is asking for trouble.
 
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