wheel or rocker gurus ... input please
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wheel or rocker gurus ... input please
I'm about to splash out on some wheels for my rock and have been advised by 1 mob to go for a 3/4 inch pulley on the rear to ensure clearance, and another mob says they can make it work with a 1" pulley
the rear will be an 18x8.5 with either a metz 260(i'm told they measure less) or avon 250
Is it neccessary, does it matter and if so will it affect the bike in any way
Thanks for your input
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the rear will be an 18x8.5 with either a metz 260(i'm told they measure less) or avon 250
Is it neccessary, does it matter and if so will it affect the bike in any way
Thanks for your input
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My rear rim is 18 x 8.5 and I used the stock 240 tire. Clearance is about 1/8" for me and I have not had any problems. I am sure actual measurements for each brand of tire will be slightly different. Not sure on what affect there would be going to a 3/4" pulley. Common sense tells me a smaller belt might wear faster but I am not a tech. Unless you plan on doing a stage II or stage III motor you might be just fine with the narrow pulley and the 260 tire.
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I'm also running the 18x8.5 rear wheel and rotor combination (All RC Components). I have the Metzler 260 tire on the back and the clearance between the belt and the tire is about the width of a quarter. If the Avon 250 is a fatter tire, you may have problems. I'll try to post some pictures later.
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I'm also running the 18x8.5 rear wheel and rotor combination (All RC Components). I have the Metzler 260 tire on the back and the clearance between the belt and the tire is about the width of a quarter. If the Avon 250 is a fatter tire, you may have problems. I'll try to post some pictures later.
that would be great!!....love to see the a$$ view,
is the 260 noticeably wider than the 240...?
...did you go a 3/4 pulley? as I have been advised this would be neccessary to center the rear properly
your bike looks porno BTW
grazias gato
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Here are some pics
I hope they don't cause more confusion as I can barely see what I'm trying to post (jagged edge is belt). I'm running a 1.25" pulley and 1" belt on the 260. The pics are trying to show the clearance is by the hair on my chiny, chin, chin. . .
#1 Rear Tire and Pulley
#2 Close Up of Belt and Tire #1
#3 Close Up of Belt and Tire #2
#1 Rear Tire and Pulley
#2 Close Up of Belt and Tire #1
#3 Close Up of Belt and Tire #2
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