SG wheel size to 18?

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Oct 31, 2011 | 07:55 AM

DBLX

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SG wheel size to 18?

I have an 09 ST that I just purchased. Starting to mod it and was looking at wheels and tires. I noticed the 10's went to an 18 inch front wheel. My 09 has a 17 inch. Will you feel improved handling? I'm just wondering should I upgrade to an 18 inch front tire and wheel.
Also, anyone have a good comparison between the Elite3 tire and the O.E.M. Dunlops?

Tia,
MJ

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:00 AM

grbrown

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SGs started with 16" front wheels and have gone to 17" then 18". All those tyres are 130mm wide. I can't think of a good reason to change, except for looks. I'm tempted for my older bike! It'll be interesting to hear from someone with direct experience of 17" and 18".

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:03 AM

johngp7

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I changed my 09 SG to an 18", but mostly for the looks

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:35 AM

1sweetglide08

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I did a direct swap from a 2008 16 inch to a 2010 18 inch. It rides and handles the same but, looks a lot better.

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:40 AM

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interesting

I have abs on my 09, will any SG 18 inch front work? Can I use a non abs front wheel without issues? The look is that the 18 front tire is a lower profile? 80 aspect to a 70 aspect...

Oct 31, 2011 | 10:08 AM

tremor

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Anybody gone to 18" front AND rear on an '09 FLHX Street Glide?

I've been thinking about that wheel combo - more for looks than anything - and am curious about how it might affect the ride.

Oct 31, 2011 | 10:08 AM

tremor

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Anybody gone to 18" front AND rear on an '09 FLHX Street Glide?

I've been thinking about that wheel combo - more for looks than anything - and am curious about how it might affect the ride.