How do I determine proper wheel spacers
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How do I determine proper wheel spacers
How do I determine the proper size rear wheel spacers I am putting a 250 kit on a Evo and I am using pro one wheels 18x8.5 on the rearWhat is the proper way to determine wheel spacing How do I measure for the spacers and are they supposed to be the same on both sides Also the rear bearings are sealed do I simply grease the axle or do I need to grease the bearings also Thanks for any help you can give
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RE: How do I determine proper wheel spacers
I used the pcv pipe method. Works like a charm. Just make sure that you get the tire centered and that the belt/chain is rolling true while the wheel is spun forward. Grease is not necessary on the sealed bearings but I do recommend using some anti seize on the axle. If you don't you may have a hard time getting it back out next time you put new rubber on!
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RE: How do I determine proper wheel spacers
If you are using left side drive and using a longer compensator / inner primary spacerand the gearbox moved overwith an offset mount then you will probably find the rear wheel will be offset to the right compared to the front wheel.
I would say start by getting the caliper centered to the rotor then getting the wheel as far to the left as possible while keeping clearance for the belt. Put a straight edge against the pulley to make sure it is running parallel to the belt for a rough initial alignment.
Don't know how far you've got but you might find you need to cut the right hand gearbox mounting stud flush to miss the right hand shock.
I would say start by getting the caliper centered to the rotor then getting the wheel as far to the left as possible while keeping clearance for the belt. Put a straight edge against the pulley to make sure it is running parallel to the belt for a rough initial alignment.
Don't know how far you've got but you might find you need to cut the right hand gearbox mounting stud flush to miss the right hand shock.
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RE: How do I determine proper wheel spacers
Thanks for the tip oil slick I tried to line up the wheel yesterday and you are right it needs to be over to the right (see Pic) but I cannot seem to get it far enough over no matter what I do and the belt is to tight with no way to adjust it the axle head will not even go into the slot If I remove the pulley spacer from the wheel the belt hits the tire if I put the spacer back the wheel is way to far over anyone have any ideas how to fix this I am about to give up on the wide tire but I already cut the frame. Anyone here ever puta wide tire on a pre 99 let me know if you had these troubles.
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RE: How do I determine proper wheel spacers
I have been helping to do my buddys 1995 softail 240mm kit. Almost finished. It has PM wheels and the rest of the kit came from Krooners. Road tested it a couple of days ago and all seems good.
From what I can tell from your pic, it looks as if you need a pulley spacer but not the one you've got. The tyre needs to be as close to the belt as possible (still having a finger or so of clearance)
For the 240 tyre we didn't use any pulley spacer but one was included which was about 1/4" thick. I think this was for the 250mm tyre.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
From what I can tell from your pic, it looks as if you need a pulley spacer but not the one you've got. The tyre needs to be as close to the belt as possible (still having a finger or so of clearance)
For the 240 tyre we didn't use any pulley spacer but one was included which was about 1/4" thick. I think this was for the 250mm tyre.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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