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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Looking at wheels for 09 Streetglide from Harley Davidson reaper 18 front 16 back is the ride better with the 16 on rear or the 18 on the rear looking for some imput
 
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I have 18" front and rear on my Electra Glide. Handles great, slightly better than the stock 16" front and back! Couldn't tell you about 18" front/16" back, I think you would have to do some lowering somewhere to make that stable though.

Quite a few like the 21" front/18" rear combo too. Another size to consider.
 
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You need a 21 front and 18 rear for some real style.
 
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21x18 here...love it!
 
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I prefer a 21x18,,,Im a little biased though.
 
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