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Old 05-03-2010 | 07:09 PM
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I cant decide what wheels to put on my Deluxe. I can get a killer deal on a set of fat daddy spokes diamond cut with a 21 incher up front but I can also get a set of 100 spoke straight lace 16 inch front and rear with white walls. I see everyone with a 21 incher up front but hardly nobody has 100 spoke 16's. both sets look sick. I recently added some 39 inch cholo fishtails also. ohhhh what to do? thanks for any input.
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 07:50 PM
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I held off on the 21 cuz I thought everyone had one but not in my area. I am the only one so I went with it. Would never look back love the 21" In Chino you may see more 21's so this may not be your case.

I still think that the 21 is the way to go.
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 07:54 PM
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100 spoke 16's would look pretty cool, but no hubcap. With your blue bike I bet it would look pretty killer with chrome rims and gold spokes, too. Would definitely be an old school Lowrider vibe to it.

Either way, I don't think you can make a wrong call. Both styles are different, but would look sweet in their own ways.
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 07:58 PM
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I held off on the 21 cuz I thought everyone had one but not in my area. I am the only one so I went with it. Would never look back love the 21" In Chino you may see more 21's so this may not be your case.

I still think that the 21 is the way to go.
So what is it that makes running a 21 so great? I love how easy the stocker is to drive and handle.
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 09:17 PM
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So what is it that makes running a 21 so great? I love how easy the stocker is to drive and handle.
Looks, I'd say. They look better in person than in pictures...
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 09:29 PM
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I had a 21" Custom Chrome Sharktooth on my Fxstc and thought that it would look better with a 16 inch wheel and tire, so a HD Fatboy Front Fender, a Chrome Thunderstar and 16 inch Dunlop later and here it is. I never did care for the "skinny tire" look. I most definitely like the idea of a wider tire footprint, not to mention the fact that is makes it look much more "beefier".
I think that it actually handles better too. Definitely much less susceptible to road grooves as it was before with the 21".
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 09:40 PM
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21 21 21 21
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 10:37 PM
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i love the fat daddy spokes....!!!
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 10:41 PM
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Tough choice... but I'd go with the 21's.
 
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Old 05-03-2010 | 11:21 PM
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I have fat spokes on mine but Dont buy DNA's unless you plan on putting a tube in them !!!!
 


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