The simple truth of the matter is that 18 inch wheels look better than your factory wheels and handle better. Especially the Bulldog wide front 18x5.5 inch. It’s a great upgrade in style as well as performance.
18 inch motorcycle wheels ride as good as it looks. They can improve handling and stability, especially at high speeds. Especially upgrading to the Fat front 18x5.5.
SMT offers the largest selection of custom 18 inch motorcycle wheels for Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Metric. Whatever style and color suits your fancy, we can satisfy it.
You and your bike deserve the best. SMT American-manufactured wheels are made of military aircraft-grade billet aluminum alloy. A huge upgrade in quality compared to cheap mass-produced cast rims.
SMT’s lifetime structural warranty guarantees years of trouble-free performance. We take pride in a finished product manufactured according to the highest standards in materials, testing, and construction techniques.
SIZE: Choose 18x3.5 inch or 18x4.25 inch front wheels; 18x5.5 inch fat tire wide front wheel; 18x3.5 inch, 18x4.25 inch, 18x5.5 inch, 18x8.5 inch, 18x10 inch, 18x10.5 inch, and 18x13 inch rear wheels; 18x17 trike rear wheels
FINISH: Your choice of chrome, black, contrast double-cut, or 6,500+ custom powder coat colors
TIRE: All tires come mounted & balanced with wheel purchase; 18X3.5" (130/70-18), 18X4.25" (160/60-18), 18X5.5" (180/55-18), 18X3.5" (150/80-18), 18X4.25" (150/70-18), 18X5.5" (180/55-18), 18X8.5" (240/40-18), 18X10 or 18X10.5" (300/35-18), 18X13" (360/30-18), and 18X7" (225/45-18)
RAKE KIT: Most Harley motorcycles don’t require a rake at this diameter; if you go with a wide front 18 x 5.5 inch wheel, then you will need an American Suspension fork slider/can combo
ROTOR: Keep your existing rotor or up your style with a matching rotor, performance floating rotor, or rapid cooling vented rotor; single or dual
HUB: Front wheels come with a standard hub; you can upgrade to a lightweight performance hub
BEARINGS: Standard or ABS bearingsYou will need to purchase tires that are specifically designed for 18 inch wheels. Using the correct tire size is crucial for safety and performance. Avon, Dunlop, Metzeler, Michelin, and Shinko brands all carry tires for 18 inch wheels.
The effect on fuel efficiency is minimal. Larger wheels can slightly increase rolling resistance and weight, which affects fuel consumption, but the difference is negligible. We doubt you’ll notice much difference in fuel efficiency.