Just cant decide on which wheels!

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May 25, 2011 | 10:24 AM

PistonPuller

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Just cant decide on which wheels!

Man so many to choose from. I am leaning towards contrast wheel because I really like chrome and black. But some of the chrome ones are sweet too. Any pics of the contrast cut with a chrome front end? Also not sure about the 18/18 or 21/17 combo. I also cant believe how expensive bike wheels have become.

May 25, 2011 | 10:28 AM

traveler

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I agree....the cost for wheels is ridiculous.

As for contrast or not...I think it kind of depends on the bike. I'm trying to keep alot of the black on mine.

~Joe

May 25, 2011 | 11:18 AM

rg_dave

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I went with chrome because:
1. I have lots of chrome on my bike.
2. Its easier to polish than contrast.

Have lots of pics in my profile. Oh yeah 21/17.

May 25, 2011 | 11:22 AM

BadX

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SG_Dave

2. Its easier to polish than contrast.

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What makes it harder to polish contrast wheels? I personally like contrast because I don't have to polish them.

May 25, 2011 | 11:36 AM

slothy

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renegade now offers the contrast cut in black and polished, so its shiney

May 25, 2011 | 11:38 AM

rg_dave

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What makes it harder to polish contrast wheels? I personally like contrast because I don't have to polish them.

The shiny part of the contrast is just the bare aluminum, at least it was when I was looking at them. Some have a coating, some do not. Eventually the aluminum gets tarnished just like the stock wheel. That was a pain for me with the stock wheels. Granted that was not the main driver for me. I really wanted chrome. I also have never owned contast cut wheels. I was just going by what was shared with me by folks I talked to when I was shopping. I have a buddy that has a set of contrast cut wheels fro Hog Pro and they look fantastic and he loves them.

May 25, 2011 | 11:59 AM

MoChrome

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Originally Posted by PistonPuller

You might consider the HD Agitator wheels. They are nice wheels for the money, especially if you order them from one of the 20% off dealers. They are available in chrome and also contrast chrome. Either would look good on your bike. I went with the chrome version, 18" rear / 19" front and really like them.