Hello to all

I'm looking to put on an aftermarket wheel on a 2014 FLHTP.

What's the recommended size for a traveling bike? I'm looking forward to riding a lot.

 

The same size as whats on it from the factory, or are you talking about one of those giant front wheel conversions?

 

Lol, not giant wheel but bigger. I don't want to do anything but put the largest wheel possible without any other mods.

 

Perhaps a 21" then, that seems to be the limit from what I've seen. Even that is too big IMO.

A factory 19" from a street glide doesn't look bad, but I'm really partial to the 18" Air Strike wheel I put on my FLHT. It has the right amount of sidewall IMO.

 

Cool...thanks for the advice.

 

If you want something different, that is bolt on, and rides as good or better than stock, you might consider going with a Native Custom Baggers Pitbull kit (180/55/18 front).

I've been running this for over 3 years and love the way it rides and handles. I don't know what "travelling" means to you, but put 500-600 miles in a day on my bike a few times a summer. Shorter trips the rest of the year.

Zach

 

Looks good too...thanks

 

Thanks. I'm pretty happy with this latest version. I ran a 21" for about 7 years before this. Definitely rides and handles much better with the 18". It's a little slower turning in initially, but once leaned over it's absolutely planted to the road. Even brakes better with the much wider tire. I had a pic of my bike sitting next to a stock RG. You can really see a huge difference but I can't find that pic.



Zach

 

Here's a pic of the front

 

My one question about the 180 rear tire running backwards is. How does the flatter rear profile affect handling? Thanks.....goldie