Aftermarket Front Wheels for RT?

[jcthorne]

I have thought for a while about buying a take off set of ST blade wheels and having them refinished in chrome for my RT. I have never been a fan of the 'black chrome' wheels on my RT-S. Before I head down that path, are there any aftermarket sources of wheels I should consider?

Also like the idea of a chrome rear wheel / sprocket that is being discussed in another thread, that may happen along with.

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Get me some pics of this if you do this as i'm not a real big fan of the black wheels either. One question though, weren't the blade wheels 14 inch? My RT/S has 15's on it. I have done some searching and have never found any aftermarket wheels "ready to purchase" but they can be custom made.

 

[Bob Denman]

The ST's wheels were 15"... :thumbup:
I'd love to have some of those wheels in chrome! :shocked: :2thumbs:

 

[jcthorne]

Get me some pics of this if you do this as i'm not a real big fan of the black wheels either. One question though, weren't the blade wheels 14 inch? My RT/S has 15's on it. I have done some searching and have never found any aftermarket wheels "ready to purchase" but they can be custom made.

I was referring to these wheels:

They are the same size as the RT wheel. I think full custom wheels are a bit past the budget limits.....

 

[jcthorne]

If I were going to purchase a used rear wheel and sprocket to take to the chrome shop, are they all the same for all Spyders other than color or do I need to limit my search to specific ones?

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm pretty sure that the rear wheel is not model specific...
Oh! the ST's Front rims might just have a different offset to them... :shocked:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

You could always take your wheels off and have them chromed.

 

[Bob Denman]

...If you dig the look of the Limited's wheels... :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

You could always take your wheels off and have them chromed.

And be without my bike for 2 to 3 weeks?

Besides, not a fan of the spoke wheels on the RT-S or I would just get the chrome Limited version. Just not 'sporty' enough for my taste. May end up getting my rear wheel done but if I can find inexpensive used ones and then sell mine later would be worth the trouble.

 

[Bob Denman]

Have you looked at some of the wheels that are available this year? :2thumbs:

 

[billybovine]

Oh! the ST's Front rims might just have a different offset to them... :shocked:

All 2013 wheels fit all 2013 models. At least that is what accessories catalog says.

 

[johnwinslow]

https://www.google.com/search?q=aft...VO_X_4AOWuICYDw&ved=0CGcQsAQ&biw=1267&bih=547 chk this site

 

[jcthorne]

Have you looked at some of the wheels that are available this year? :2thumbs:

There are only 2 for 2013. The spoke wheel on the RT and the blade wheel on the ST.

 

[jcthorne]

https://www.google.com/search?q=aft...VO_X_4AOWuICYDw&ved=0CGcQsAQ&biw=1267&bih=547 chk this site

Lots of pics of lots of wheels and bikes that have nothing to do with my 2013 RT. Not interested in dropping the fenders and installing a pair of 35" monsters with rubber bands on them. Suppose I should have been more specific, something close to stock size that fits the bike. Guess there are no aftermarket options other than full custom designs made one off. $5k a wheel is not what I have in mind. Looking for off the shelf offerings to order.

I did do a google search and searched this site as well, just was asking in case I missed something.

 

[Bob Denman]

All 2013 wheels fit all 2013 models. At least that is what accessories catalog says.

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Yese; they will ALL fit on the hub; you might need to work out some spacers to get the fenders back over the wheeld... nojoke