Center Guide Wheel notched- Why?

[ajviper]

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?

 

[ajviper]

Here is a pic to better describe what I'm talking about...

 

[bucky]

I am thinking for possibly kicking up some snow on the Hyfax? I don't know. Have never heard or seen that before.

 

[ajviper]

I know... I thought it was strange myself. I'm not sure if I should replace or just leave it.

 

[bucky]

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]

i bet thats from studding. the bit kept on hitting the wheel.

 

[PowerValve-700]

Those are speed holes, they make the sled go faster lol. Yeah, from the stud drill for sure.

 

[*99sRx700*]

jsut a manufacturing defect i think
as my sled has it also
but it is on the outside wheel
no biggy
wont hurt anything

 

[yamaholic22]

those are from a stud drill

 

[ajviper]

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.