Anybody running this setup and if so how is the handling? I know, I know it looks cheap with just the fronts but I am fine with that and I am just doing research at this point. Running a 2012 Street Glide by the way.
Have priced out PM wheels from the great vendors here but trying to cover all bases.

 

I have a 2012 Denim Black SG myself. It's in the shop and I'm having a 19" Black Ice Agitator front rim put on and staying with the stock rear rim. It's a money thing. I can always add it later if I want. There is usually no special price to buy both at one time.

 

I have a 19" Agitator up front, stock rear. As for the difference, there really is none because the recommended front tire basically makes up for the wheel diameter increase, just like when going from stock rear to the 18, the tire is a lower profile making the rear almost unchanged other than looks.

As far as looks, mine is lowered with 5" stretched bags. Can barely even see the tire.

 

Nice bike!!!

 

It will handle fine with 16 as mentioned tire diameter is about only .5" or less between 16-19. With lower profile 18" rear tire on a Agitator you'll see more rim. I ran a stock rear 16" less than month before changing to 18" Agitator

 

Why did you switch out to an 18"?

 

Basically couldn't get over mis-match look in my mind. I definitely like looks better so did wife so it's all good.

Not greatest pics but gives you idea.

 

Picture is worth and thousand words in this case. How is the handling with the 18 compared to the 16? Does the bike look that much higher in the back now?

 

I like it just tad higher I believe around 1/4" but taking a high speed turns feels better to me. My rear tire was due for new tire so that made decision even more for me. I'll try get you a better front view shot of rear Agitator wheel and post.

 

if you use the stock hd rubber, the difference in size in the front is virtually negligible. the larger diameter tires use a lower profile so the overall diameter is the same. in fact, the 17'' is actually the tallest, by a couple hundredths of an inch.

same for the rear. the 18'' is a lower profile tire and is only about 5/16'' difference overall, which raises the rear of your bike less than 3/8''.

probably notice a better feel in handling due to the new rubber than you would the sizes.