Suspention wheels---rear of skid

[RTX Meirda]

Wondering who has installed the LARGE billet style wheels in the rear of their skid.

Are they a good idea....pros...cons.

The wheels look really good compared to the stock plastic wheels.

 

[Buckeye]

I did and it depends on the skid you put them in. I had problems with the bottom of the transfer rod hitting the wheel. That went away when I extended the 121" to 136".
They supposedly improve top end due to the change in geometry of the track circle.

 

[RTX Meirda]

Yes. I heard that they were better for speed.

But, it sounds like a bad idea for me since I am running a 121" suspension.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Buckeye]

I think you could still use them. I bought the ones from Mountain Perf. and I'm not sure their spacers were the right length. I used some washers to shim the wheels out a little more.

 

[RTX Meirda]

Did you change al of the wheels....or just the rears?

How much money?

 

[Buckeye]

I went with 4 rear 8" wheels, the kit price was around $250 and the fourth wheel added another $70.

Here is a link:
http://www.mountainperformance.com/yama ... ension.htm

Some other wheels available have rubber on metal I believe. I'm not sure who has them.