What would be the + or - to an 18" rear
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12-15-2011, 05:19 PM
I think its worth it.I would not really call it a hassle.Its a bolt on deal.Just a few extra bucks for the tire. I am very happy with the DB rear 18 WWW.if you are going spend the hard earned bucks on new wheels go with the 18 and show that rear wheel off. You can barley see the 16" rear wheel.There is a big difference between the two (looks wise).
My concern is more if I blow a tire, I'd like to be able put a new tire on right away. At least with the front I could put the stock on while I wait ( Ive never done the rear before)
You have any pics showing off the 18" rear WW
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12-15-2011, 06:21 PM
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Kozy,
A couple advantages that come to mind are obviously you can see more of the rim going with an 18" rear wheel and the lower profile tire looks good. No cons that we've noticed because there is still enough side profile on the tire to provide a good ride. As was said earlier, if you like white walls they will have to be Vee Rubber or custom made as they do not come in that size.
Also, handling wont be any different because the outer diameter of a 16" tire vs. a 18" tire is very similar - not enough to make a difference in the handling.
Happy to hear that you will be thinking about wheels in the next couple of months, take a moment to check out what we have to offer on our site.
A couple advantages that come to mind are obviously you can see more of the rim going with an 18" rear wheel and the lower profile tire looks good. No cons that we've noticed because there is still enough side profile on the tire to provide a good ride. As was said earlier, if you like white walls they will have to be Vee Rubber or custom made as they do not come in that size.
Also, handling wont be any different because the outer diameter of a 16" tire vs. a 18" tire is very similar - not enough to make a difference in the handling.
Happy to hear that you will be thinking about wheels in the next couple of months, take a moment to check out what we have to offer on our site.
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12-15-2011, 06:27 PM
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Forge,
As mentioned in my previous post the outer diameter on the 16" and 18" tires are the same, so there is no difference that would cause high speed wobble with one versus another. We have sold a lot of both of these sizes to our customers and the feedback that we have gotten has been very positive.
Feel free to give us a shout if you have any questions around the time you are looking for wheels.
As mentioned in my previous post the outer diameter on the 16" and 18" tires are the same, so there is no difference that would cause high speed wobble with one versus another. We have sold a lot of both of these sizes to our customers and the feedback that we have gotten has been very positive.
Feel free to give us a shout if you have any questions around the time you are looking for wheels.
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My BROTHA !!! hows it going Gary. Good to hear from you man.Believe it or not I am still having trouble posting pics. I just about given up at this point.