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  • Slowen down
    Slowen down
    4 years ago
    Hi all, first techo post,
    Would like some input and experiences on changing wheels/tyres on a 2012 FXDC
    Things i would like to know
    Spoke or mag,
    How big can you go tyre wise on the rear with standard rear guard, I think 180-190 but 200 is too wide.
    Does everyone go for 21 inch front wheel, just for looks or does it enhance handling.
    Rear rim size is 17 in standard but most manufactures have 16 or 18 in
    DNA fat spoke look nice does anyone have any good/bad experience with this brand.
    What front tyre width do riders find matches up with a 180 rear tyre.
    Any info will help greatly.
    Cheers SD


  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    4 years ago
    Best thing I did was to move away from spokes - too fiddly & too much time to keep clean.
    I have no problem with handling with the 21" front wheel - think it looks cool too. 
  • gidgi
    gidgi
    4 years ago
    I have a 21" fat spoke on my Road king it is a mongrel to clean by its nice to knock back a six pack doin it small difference in handling noticed 
  • Slowen down
    Slowen down
    4 years ago
    I agree re the spokes being hard to clean but there are some sprays for push bike rims that work pretty good.
    Hand spray on, rinse off then blow dry with compressed air.
    The mags I like are very expensive so may have to hold off for a while and save some more coin.
    Still like to know what size tyres are being used front and rear.
    Gidgi what was the handling diff you noticed.
    I would hate to make the change only to find a step back in handling.
    Cheers guys
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