'04 vs '05, front wheel

[McRuss]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between an '04 and an '05 front wheel? Other than the '05 is $64 cheaper? Will they interchange? There's an '05 for sale on ebay and I really need a front wheel (I don't think mine can be straightened.)

 

[madmike2]

Different color?

 

[SkooterG]

madmike2 got it. Only difference is color. 05 wheel is a slightly darker gray, or silverdammit. The only thing I am not sure of is differences between the abs and non-abs wheels. I think stripped they are identical, only incompatible when all the "stuff" has been added.

 

[TWSTYS]

I actually swapped wheels. I wrecked my 2004 ABS that had new Avon tires. I bought a used 2005 ABS. To keep the Avons, I swapped wheels.

I found no difference.

 

[McRuss]

Thanks for input. I checked part numbers for the front end and the only number that is diff is the wheel itself. So pretty obvious that it will interchange (as evidenced by the swap to get the Avons on the '05.) I wonder why the reduction in price, $368 for '04 vs $303 for '05? But color is the least of my worries. Just need to get it back on the road!

Thanks again!

 

[sparky3008]

Thanks for input. I checked part numbers for the front end and the only number that is diff is the wheel itself. So pretty obvious that it will interchange (as evidenced by the swap to get the Avons on the '05.) I wonder why the reduction in price, $368 for '04 vs $303 for '05? But color is the least of my worries. Just need to get it back on the road!
Thanks again!

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