18" wheels and tires

[joefl]

tell me the good and the bad on 18" wheels and low profile tires.

[RagininMD]

I can only comment on running an 18" on the back of my FXSTB -- although I plan on running 18s front and rear on my FLSTF...

A lot of people who upgrade to aftermarket wheels upgrade to the 18" -- whether in the back on a 18/21 combo or 18s front and rear. Since you are spending those kinds of $$$, might as well as get more wheel to show off -- especially with the rotors and drive pulley in the way -- even though most match those with the wheels.

As mentioned, I ran a 18 X 5.5 with a 180 rear tire. I noticed no difference in handling -- or comfort. That being said, the bike was already lowered and before I even switched wheels, quite "stiff". The 18s would tend to be stiffer b\c you are giving up considerable sidewall -- which acts in concert with the suspension to provide smooth riding -- to the 16s that are currently on your bike.

I would say it is more aesthetics more than anything... Hope that helps.

[joefl]

thanks for your input, its about what i thought, as Fernado Lamas would say, " its better to look good than feel good".

[bigblue]

what are my tire options if I run 18" wheels on a 2000 FLSTC with a stock rear fender? 130 up ront and 140 or 150 in rear


thanks