Those new to the very tall and very wide wheels don’t seem to know where to find the corresponding tires. Metalsport Wheels is distributing the Vee Rubber tires (yes it’s a Thai company) to fit the today’s wildest size wheels, the 26″ & 30″ in front, the 310 mm & 360 mm tires in rear. [...]
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Monster Motorcycle Tires For Monster Wheels
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Renegade Wheels Exhibit And Party At Anaheim Garden Walk.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson summer dealer gathering was held during 3 days at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. So, with great marketing acumen, Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels hosted a 3-day exhibition/party a few blocks away and adjacent Tom Scott’s Harley-Davidson of Anaheim satellite store. On the party menu, 50 trend-setting custom wheel models in all styles, [...]
Performance Machine Acquires Xtreme Machine Motorcycle Wheels
Published by August 9th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Well known in the custom bike business, Xtreme Machine has been manufacturing billet wheels for more than a decade. In fact, Xtreme has been the recipient of the coveted “V-Twin Wheel Design Of The Year” award three times for their extraordinary designs. “Xtreme Machine has always been a well-respected brand and Performance Machine will continue [...]
New Black Ice Finish Wheels Offered By Harley-Davidson
Published by August 4th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Wheels.It looks to me like”black chrome”, but Harley-Davidson claims that it’s not, that it’s not a chrome process and that they are the first to offer this treatment in the motorcycle industry. I will have to check from close on the Harley display on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Harley states that Black Ice is the [...]
Fiber Carbon Revolution
Published by July 25th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Since 2005 Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing is familiarizing all custom builders with the multiple options offered by the best of carbon fiber technology. In 6 years, he went from 5 and 6-sopke one-piece wheels in all popular sizes, in average 10x stronger than billet aluminum and able to outlast you and your bike [...]
Front 21″ Wheel On A Harley-Davidson Bagger. The Right Way.
Published by June 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Installing a 21″ front wheel is one of the most popular conversions to greatly improve the look of of a Bagger. This post is not about the wheel design choice – all manufacturers offer a wide selection – but about preventing any handling side effects due to a taller size than stock. First, you should know [...]
Performance Machine Trike Wheels For Free
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Editor Genevieve Schmitt animates several niche Web magazines in the powersports industry. She just revamped one of them, Trike Riders Now, and celebrates its new look and content (new user-focused features including Trike Classified and Trike Forum) by giving you the opportunity to win one unbelievable grand prize—a set of custom trike wheels valued at [...]
I promise, I only smoke ultra-light cigarettes and checked that there was nothing unusual added to my morning coffee. I am also certain it’s not April’s fool….Could not believe my eyes when I received an email from a certain Marc Gargiulo proposing these psychedelic tires guaranteed for 100,000 miles and manufactured to fit any american, [...]
Trick New Trike Wheels By Performance Machine
Published by April 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Motorcycle aftermarket wheels leader Performance Machine entered the trike market in 2010 with their new Forged Trike wheels. They are the first of their kind to be manufactured for Harley-Davidson, Honda Gold Wing, Victory and other select OEM trike applications. PM is also currently developing wheels for Lehman’s new Kawasaki “Storm” trike, which will be [...]
A new design to broaden your choice while choosing your new rims. Pickard USA just introduced the “Thriller” wheel featuring 12 directional spokes surfaced in 3D and joining seamlessly towards the hub. The “Thriller” was designed to add movement and direction to your bike, even when sitting still. Versus a 2D design, a 3D surfacing technology [...]
Latest Technology Carbon Fiber Wheel
Published by February 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Met for the 1st time Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing during the 2005 V-Twin Expo where he was exhibiting his first custom motorcycle fitted with his own carbon fiber parts, frame, tank, wheels etc. Seven years later we talked again at the same last weekend V-twin Expo and Michael gave me an update on [...]
V-Twin Expo. The Battle Of The Tall Bagger Front Wheel.
Published by February 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.In Cincinnati, the battle of the tall front wheel is raging between at least 4 companies. No more 21″ or 23″, but 26″ and 30″. What most people still don’t know is that to fit a 26″ or 30″ size wheel on a Harley Touring Model is not just a bolt-on task. For those who want [...]
European TÜV Approval for 8 More Performance Machine Wheel Designs
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Of particular interest for my European motorcycle professional and retail readers but also for all clients of Performance Machine around the world, PM is proud to announce that its line of wheels is TÜV approved. TÜV Rheinland, based in Germany, is a leading international service group providing testing, assistance and certifying in a neutral manner. [...]
V-Twin Expo. Beringer Brakes To Launch 2 New Parts.
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Brakes, Controls, Editorial, Events and Wheels.The US Division of French manufacturer Beringer Brakes will participate to the Cincinnati V-twin Expo (Feb. 5-7) to present its new 2011 products. Here is a preview of two of them. First, new hand controls with a 3-button switch system being integrated into the master cylinder for a cleaner look. Available for both brake and [...]
Because of EPA regulations, the number of platers has steadily decreased during these last years (same phenomenon in Europe where it’s now very difficult to find a chrome plater). In addition, disparity of quality can be huge between different companies, and pros and amateurs alike have experienced it.
New Dunlop Wide Whitewall Tires For Harley-Davidson Sportster Models.
Published by December 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Available in 19″ front and 16″ rear, these new Dunlop wide whitewall tires (1.125″ front and 1.50″ rear) are now available from your local Harley-Davidson Dealer. Retro look guaranteed, especially if you pair them with a set of black rims. Dunlop® Tires has a long relation with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, providing original equipment and service replacement [...]
Soon it may be difficult to get a polished or chrome wheel! Sinister Wheels add to the very wide choice you already have when choosing a black wheel with its Black Series line. The new model to join the line has a classic/timeless appeal and is called the Image Wheel. Like all the other models [...]
MOON Stardust Motorcycle Wheel Discs
Published by December 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If you like the Car Moon Wheel Caps you would lobe these discs for 16″ motorcycle wheels. Sold in pair, right & left, they tested to fit on 16″ rims with spoke and disc or drum brake. he discs are measured at 15″ diameter so they fit inside the drop center and clear the hub [...]
Metalsport 30 Inch Tall Front Wheels
Published by November 30th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Lovers and Haters of tall front wheels, now you opportunity to join in the comments section under his post to express your feelings about very tall front wheels. Not talking about the 23″ or 26″ sizes, but about the new 30″ tall wheel requiring to use a Monster Vee Rubber tire size 140/40-30, A few [...]
Front Wheel Size Matters. New 23″ And 26″ Front Fenders.
Published by November 28th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Builders have found a new way to rejuvenate and improve the overall look of their custom bikes. After focusing during years on the rear wheel and experimenting with diameter and width to the point of exhausting all possible rideable options, the new cool thing is to use taller front wheels. And in many cases, not [...]
New 2011 Renegade Cabo Phantom Wheel
Published by November 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Bold yet subtle this wide-5 fluted spoke billet wheel will get your bike extra looks from Bobber to Bagger, either a daily rider or a bike show diva. Deep black flawless powder coating finish with highlights individually hand polished to a high luster finish. Sizes and widths are available for most Harley-Davidson models and of [...]
Avon Motorcycle Tyres At Sema Preparing To Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Published by October 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The SEMA Show in Las Vegas (the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world) is only a week away, and Avon Motorcycle Tyres will share a brand new 2500 square foot booth with Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels and Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels. Part of the brand new, larger booth presentation [...]
Metalsport Clear Wheel Program
Published by October 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Very spectacular and not for the masses. What do you want more from a custom motorcycle wheel? This front clear wheel is made out of 1.1″ thick polycarbonate (yes it’s very, very strong but requires gentle cleaning) and is offered as a combo with a rear solid aluminum chrome wheel. The clear front wheel is 21 [...]
Metalsport Signs Multi-Year Collaboration Contract With Foose Designs
Published by October 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Metalsport a manufacturer a custom wheels in 2D & 3D and importer of the monster Vee Rubber tires in the US (26 inch and 30 inch tall for the front and 310 and 360mm wide in the rear) signed a multi-year collaboration contract with Foose Designs. Both companies have collaborated in the past. Chip Foose [...]
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