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I went from 16" to the 18" and wouldnt go back. The looks are one thing, but the handling seems much better. JMO
+1 I got mine on Monday. I went with spokes and I love 'em! There's a noticable difference in the ride and handling. If you want to keep a cushy ride, don't do it. The 18s are stiffer, but I feel like I have a lot more control now. Low speed handling is much better. Make sure you get some good quality tires to go with them. Good luck!
Hard to explain, but you know how skinny front wheels follow ruts in the road? Well when I went from 16" to 18" on my RK, it was noticeable where when I had 16's it was so bad. Not a biggie, but I don't like it.
Marsh
Well Marsh don't ever go to a 21" front. It's hard to explain but mine wants to Counter Steer on it's own at slow speeds.
Why doesn't anyone put the 18 on from and leave the 16 on the rear. I wish I had done that or gotten 4.25 rears.
Marsh
That's what I did on my '08 and I couldn't tell any difference in the handling.
I went with a 17" on the back on my '09 so I could put a 200mm tire on (it's a little lower profile than the 16" but not much).
I would never go to a 21" on the front. I know it's trendy, but the 18" follows the ruts badly enough already. I guess they are cool for Blvd cruising, but must be horrible in real world riding.
Marsh
I would never go to a 21" on the front. I know it's trendy, but the 18" follows the ruts badly enough already. I guess they are cool for Blvd cruising, but must be horrible in real world riding.
Marsh
I don't have any trouble at all riding. Highway speeds are great.
Now the 200 I have on the rear is a big improvement, on not wallering around with the highway grooves that my 08's 140 would do.
I don't notice anything about following groves in the highway that you are talking about. It's just the super slow speed turning (parking lots), that is a little pain in the ****.