new wheels from yamaha?

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what does everyone think of these new wheels? I need new wheels as my bearings are getting tired and I have soem free play in the wheels, more than I think I should. thoughts and opinions?
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thanks guys!
 
I believe those wheels will retail for $21.95. One thing to consider is that those have a 6005 bearing in them and your stock Viper wheels have a 6205 bearing. The only difference is that the stock Viper bearing is a little wider. I am not quite sure how they would fit on there and might need a spacer to take up the extra gap. Those new wheels are more aimed at fitting the monoshock and 05 Vector skids as they used wheels with 6005 bearings.
 
oic, so I am stuck using the old style (stock) or the 5 spoke ninja star looking ones? I like those, just these were different and maybe worth a try. port, same with the rear wheels? need a spacer as well? thanks for the info!
 
oh they are good looking wheels, i just would never want any part on MY sled that people may mistake for arctic cat. Bad karma, lol.
 
Got these from Dennis Kirk, Kimpex Pro Idler wheels. They are the 5.35" (I think) for Polaris. I had to buy and press in different bearings and had to get longer grade 8 bolts since the bearings were wider than stock. No problems in ~600 miles last year and reduced Hyfax wear due to being oversized.
 

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I had those style wheels on my srx and it seemed the ones up near the front whenever my Hyfax got a little passed the line they would blow apart. I went thru 8 of them and gave up on them. The larger ones in the rear held up great. This is jsut my expeirence with those style.

IDK how i feel on the looks of the new ones they looks kinda i dont know how to explain it they just look likr BLAH, but i also like the look of plain black solid ones?
 
The rear ones would be okay (no spacer needed) as they have the same bearings as what has been on all 97-06 Yamahas. Direct bolt on for the smaller ones would leave you with the stock style or the Ninja looking ones. The Ninja ones would look good as your stock big rear wheels should already have that pattern.
 
Cool info.
Anyone ever try these skidoo wheels for the front
They are 5.375 & would go right over the 6205-2RS bearing
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BTW, don't like the new wheels
 
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