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16" or 18" rear wheel

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Old 11-12-2010 | 08:34 PM
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Default 16" or 18" rear wheel

My rear tire is almost at the end of its life, so I was thinking of changing from 16" rear rim to 18" with a 130/70/18 tire.
I've photoshopped an 18 incher for comparison. What do you guys think is better (aesthetically).






 
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Old 11-12-2010 | 08:42 PM
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18 makes front tyre look too big IMO
 
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Old 11-12-2010 | 09:55 PM
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18 ftw
 
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Old 11-12-2010 | 09:58 PM
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I vote for the 18"...
 
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Old 11-12-2010 | 10:09 PM
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18 will be cool, I think it would be perfect if you did the 18 and a 21 up front!
 
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Old 11-13-2010 | 12:20 AM
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You need a 3rd option. 17"
I got me a like new Deuce wheel, 17 by 4.5 on my '06c
 
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Old 11-13-2010 | 02:58 AM
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I'd do the 18.
 
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Old 11-13-2010 | 07:42 AM
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I personally like the look of the heavier wheel being in the rear, but my main reason for commenting is to compliment your Photoshop skills. Impressive. Especially the background through the spokes and shadows on the 18".
 
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Old 11-14-2010 | 08:39 PM
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18" that would look sweet.
 
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Old 11-14-2010 | 10:42 PM
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Might look good but handling will suffer and it will be more of a slug off the line.

+2 kudos on the PS skills tho.
 


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