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Old 27th November 2016, 17:24   #1
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Any one any thoughts on putting 18 wheels on a 75 good idea or not ??

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Old 27th November 2016, 17:26   #2
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Had straights on for a few years & now 11 spokes, love them
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Old 27th November 2016, 17:28   #3
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Had straights and now on hairpins, much better looking than the little 15s in my humble opinion
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Old 27th November 2016, 17:48   #4
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Fit 11 spokes and you'll be pleased..Ride will suffer a bit, but not too much.
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Old 27th November 2016, 17:52   #5
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Perfectly acceptable to me...
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Old 27th November 2016, 18:03   #6
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Had straights on for a few years & now 11 spokes, love them
They certainly improve the look of your 75.
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Old 27th November 2016, 18:03   #7
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will fitting 18's effect the speedo reading ?....Do think they look nice
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Old 27th November 2016, 18:13   #8
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will fitting 18's effect the speedo reading ?
Yes, but that can be altered with T4, and yes I think they look nice too



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Old 27th November 2016, 18:17   #9
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Yes, but that can be altered with T4, and yes I think they look nice too



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Old 27th November 2016, 18:19   #10
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They do fill the arches well.
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