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Appreciate the input, and I get it. We all make our own decisions. Trying to find a set of wheels that fit is almost as hard and way more expensive than tires from what I can find right now. I’d be limited to 2003 to 2005 wheels to keep the same pulley setup. I do agree that chrome spokes aren’t really the best choice, but I’m not in a place to drop a couple grand on new wheels and tires and pulley and overdrive front pulley for my bike right now. I ordered a Shinko SR999 in 150/70B18, and we’ll see how it goes. I didn’t want my local shop to have to pick up a 180/55 and tear my bike apart only to find it wouldn’t seat on the narrow rim. Also, being the older 5 speed I could use a little bit of extra height, as well as less cornering angle of the narrower tire I think. We’ll find out. There’s only less than .25″ difference in height between the stock 170/60 size and either of the two other options. Going with the 150/70 does give me nearly a half inch more diameter than switching to the 180/55, at the expense of less width though. Seeing that everything from the Goldwing to a bunch of Harley’s run a 150 rear tire, I don’t feel like it’s a huge jump from 170 to 150 though. I guess we’ll see. I should get the new tire this weekend, and hopefully get it installed next week, and I’ll try to report back after that for future people looking at the same options.