18'' vs 16'' rear wheel

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11-27-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by miketv84

Thanks for the info. I have the progressive 442s in the back. What brand wheels did you go with? I've been torn between the Ultima or DNA black spokes. Looks to be about a 300 difference between the two and I've heard good things about both brands. Looking forward to finishing my wheel and posting pics. I've already invested alot into the motor 96 to a 107, blacked out the forks, nacelle and passing lamps.

I went with Performance Machine wheels, brakes and rotors. Don't have any experience with spokes but I do think they look great on a Fatty.

Interesting, you built your motor to a 107 from a 96, mine is a 106 from a 95. Strokers are a lot of fun.

Pick of the bike with the 442's all the way up in the back...still looks a bit slammed due to the 2 extra inches of wheel size.

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11-27-2018, 05:23 PM

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I can’t really even tell the difference on the ride (I have 21/16 on a Heritage and 21/18 on a Deluxe). If you want WWs, go with the 21/16. I lowered both 1” in the front.

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10-07-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kozy22

I have had both.

The 18" rear wheel def. makes the wheel stand out a lot more. 2. It will make the fender look more slammed than it it is.

If your getting new wheels, def go 18 there is no reason not to (except white wall cost) and it will make your bike stand out more (and that what you want in new wheels)

Ride wise it all feels the same, it might make the bike sit 1/4" higher.

Here it is 1" lower with 422s
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This is same setup with the 16" wheel (notice the difference between the rim and fender)
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Here it is slammed
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Damn thats one sickass bike! Did you lower the front too?

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