The handling of a 23-inch motorcycle wheel is better than any other Harley big wheel upgrades (26-34 inches). When the 23 x 3.75-inch wheel is paired with properly raked triple trees, it will run better than stock. In general, wide front tires, such as the 23 x 5.5 inch wheel, offer better stability on turns and in the rain.
A 23” wheel will give your motorcycle a more aggressive stance. Plus, customizing your ride the way you envisioned it will always turn heads.
We set the industry standard for motorcycle wheels as Harley-Davidson sets the standard for motorcycles. When you ride with SMT, you ride with the best. Forget cast rims or stock tires, go with custom-fitted military-grade billet aluminum alloy wheels and the highest quality rubber motorcycle tires.
SMT offers a lifetime structural warranty on our 23 inch motorcycle wheels. Your investment is protected because we have the highest standards in materials, testing, and construction techniques. You can be confident that your wheel will provide years of trouble-free performance.
SIZE: Choose 23″ x 3.75″ or Bulldog 23” x 5.5”
FINISH: Comes in chrome, black, contrast double-cut, or 6,500+ custom powder coat colors
TIRE: 23" x 3.75" front motorcycle wheels require raked triple trees; 23" x 5.5" fat front wide motorcycle wheels require a weld-in or bolt-on rake kit; Harley Road Glides require a fairing adaptor for the rake kit
RAKE KIT: Most motorcycles don’t require a rake at this diameter
ROTOR: Keep your existing or go with a matching rotor, performance floating rotor, or rapid cooling vented rotor; you can fit a standard-sized rotor or either a 13” or 18” oversized rotor (requires oversized calipers); single or dual
HUB: It comes with a standard hub or upgrade to a lightweight performance hub
BEARINGS: Choose from standard or ABS bearingsSome Harley riders say that you can upgrade to a 23” x 3.75” wheel without triple trees, but to have the bike ride safely and handle well, they are required. They give you the space between the wheel and frame needed and keep the proper geometry on the bike needed to perform at peak levels.
For the 23” x 5.5” fat front wheel, you will definitely need a weld-in or bolt-on rake kit.
I have had a 23″ wheel for almost 4 years now, and with the proper rake, I can easily do 100 mph with no wobble or shake, and it still rides like new!
Yes. Don’t try to run a stock fender. You will need a 23” wrap or classic fender for the 23x3.75” wheel or you will need a 23 Bulldog fender for the 23x5.5” wheel.
Yes, when upgrading your Harley with oversized rotors, such as 13 or 18 inch, an SMT 13” front caliper or 18” front caliper kit is an essential piece of equipment.
Also, for Harley Touring models, you will need a 2000-2007 offset bracket or 2008-present offset bracket, depending obviously on the year your motorcycle was manufactured.