To those on here that have upgraded their wheels what has your honest experience been like??......tim

 

I would like to hear about this as well as it is the one big change I would like to make, 21 fronts look really good.

 

We always recommend that people raise the fender 3/8" as there have been a few people that have had issues with the tire rubbing the inside of the fender causing the paint to blister on top. Some people have had this issue and others have been absolutely fine. There is no set formula for figuring out why this happens to some.

Therefore we always recommend that you drill out the rear two fender mounting holes with a 3/8" drill bit or elongate it with a dremel (fromt the inside of the fender) and tape a 5/16" nut to the tire and spin to ensure it does not rub to make sure there is enough space for the wheel and tire.

 

In some instances, you may have to lower the front end a tad, as the wheel will make it sit higher in front.

~Joe

 

2012 street glide with 21 inch wheel, no issues, no changes. Search feature rules,

 

I have done it 4 times and always elongated the rear holes and lowering is an option that I did 3 out of 4 I went 2" but in fthe future I would go 1.5" ,and I got my wheels from hogpro

 

Hey Hogpro... do the people that complained run a 120 or 130 front tire? I honestly would prefer the 130 but i can promise it would rub no doubt about it. I did the 120 Metz and have no issue at all. May have a little to do with tire manufacturer as well. Avons seem to sit up a little more than Metz, etc. But who knows .

My front end is lowered over 2 inches. I didn't make any mods to the fender. Straight up change. No issues at all. I was somewhat worried about the ride, especially going to the 120 (wanted it to still feel like the couch it is. Always rode much faster, clamshelled sitting bikes and didn't want that feel due to back and neck issues). I am running a stock size rear end instead of the 17 or 18. Wanted to keep the feel of the rear. I have no issues with the ride at all. Still good in slow turns, fast turns, tight tuns, straight down the road, etc. Not harsh at all. floats in the front a tad bit more than it use to but i attribute that to the 120 tire. I don't see any problems at all honestly and the ride is right on par with what it was stock.

I have sat on bikes that didn't lower the front end after changing to a 21 and the center of gravity is off. A lot heavier to pick up off the stand. Things of that sort. Didn't ride it though.

 

Check out our Tech Articles on wheel sizes and fitments that discuss 21" fitment in more detail. Over 90% of our customers put a 21 up front, and only a small percentage run into the problem with the tire rubbing on the inside of the fender. Ryd Safe!

 

To all have responded.. To those who have upgraded have you ever felt as if you should change back or regret ever changing out the wheels? My bike is stock ride height and I wanna leave it that way.. Hopefully I dont have to lower it?

 

I had the tire rub, because I didn't move the fender! I had a new wrap around fender coking so I wasn't upset. The bike rides fine with the 21' and if I could do it over again the only thing that would stop me would be a 23'