Lightweight wheels

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2018 Phantom Black R3R
Has anyone tried fitting BST wheels or any other lightweight wheels to their Rocket? Was it worth it, either for the performance improvement or the bling factor? I swapped the stock cast wheels for forged OZ wheels on my Ducati and got improved handling AND bling.
 

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I got a used set that is on my 06 R3C. I feel it was worth my cost, but I payed about 1/3 of the cost of a mew set. I do like the look of the lower profile. The weight savings is noticeable both pushing it around the shed & in the turns. It handles like its 200 lbs lighter. Plus there is a bigger selection of tires available.

 
what is the profile if I may ask?
 
Steel said:
Rear is a Michelin Commander 2 size 240/40/18
Front is an Exedra Max size 130/70/R18
I feel the 130 on the front is a bit narrow and turns in a little faster than I like. Next time I'm going with the 140.
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considering the rigors of changing tyres, does it require special equipment to do so?
 

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