And now, a not so stupid question., Wheel spacers/offset effect on bearings |
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And now, a not so stupid question., Wheel spacers/offset effect on bearings |
Dr. Roger |
Feb 20 2006, 11:20 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
So now I expect the new rear 11" hollow spoke turbo twisties to come in tomorrow.
Then I will figure the spacer width required. Then I worry about what I thought I heard about crazy bearing wear rates if I go too spaced out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) I think I want to use my Sheridan flares but......... If I use them I will need to space the wheels a substantial amount. I'm guessing >3"... Aren't all the guys using Sheridan flares either spacing out their fat rubber or using huge positive offset wheels? I'm looking for feedback from people who've actually seen or done this before. Thanks! Roger |
byndbad914 |
Feb 21 2006, 05:04 PM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
sorry, re-reading there was a point a bit misleading in the way it was worded... hard to explain sometimes...
Regarding the 6" b/s on the 8" wheel, it is worse assuming you have a 2" spacer in there to space the tire in the wheelwell correctly. If you have a 6" b/s on an 8" wheel with no spacer, different story. Just forgot to say more or less that larger than necessary b/s with a spacer is a worse idea in that case. For the rear of my car, I could run a 10" wide wheel easily if I keep the "front" spacing the same and I would actually decrease moment at the bearing since the tire centerline would shift back inward. that is probably as clear as mud... |
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