Looking over my '02 viper that i recently purchased and noticed that the rear center guide wheel is notched. It looks like the previous owner used a drill of some sort and notched the entire wheel approx every 1/4". It's more of an inside notch, if that makes any sense. However, it's still perfectly round with the perimeter still being smooth, so I can't figure out why someone would do this. What would be the advantage, if any?
It is all stock with 96 studs and only 500 miles. Any thoughts?
It is all stock with 96 studs and only 500 miles. Any thoughts?

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bucky
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I am thinking for possibly kicking up some snow on the Hyfax? I don't know. Have never heard or seen that before.
I know... I thought it was strange myself. I'm not sure if I should replace or just leave it.
bucky
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I would replace it. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!!! Don't want to be stranded ove a bogie wheel!!
n2oiroc
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i bet thats from studding. the bit kept on hitting the wheel.
PowerValve-700
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Those are speed holes, they make the sled go faster lol. Yeah, from the stud drill for sure.
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*99sRx700*
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jsut a manufacturing defect i think
as my sled has it also
but it is on the outside wheel
no biggy
wont hurt anything
as my sled has it also
but it is on the outside wheel
no biggy
wont hurt anything
yamaholic22
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those are from a stud drill
yamaholic22 said:those are from a stud drill
The drilling makes total sense... There's no way that a wheel would naturally wear like that. I will go ahead and replace it.
