Rear rim on front?

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deme moore

Discussion Starter · Nov 14, 2004

Ok, so it's probably been asked before but I have a rear 17" that's just the right size for my front supermoto. Can I just get a 4.25" rear and lace the old rear rim to the front hub with the right spokes? I've heard both "no it's impossible" and "yeah sure".

Before I unlace my wheels and find out halfway no go, does anybody know?

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Sai Werd

· #3 · Nov 14, 2004

Also, your rear hub is wider than your front so the angles are different. i went through the same thing when I converted my DR650. It just doesn't work.

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Sai Werd

· #5 · Nov 14, 2004

Basically. I talked to a few rim builders who told me you can't. Sorry!

Check out the deal that East Coast Wheels has been running. Your hubs laced to Excel rims for $600, or $500 for the rims and spokes and you do it yourself! It was well woth it for me. And they are great people too. I had one problem with wheel alignment, but that's pretty typical from what I hear unless you give them your bike to lace up to.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to write. And good luck!

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Sai Werd

· #7 · Nov 14, 2004

Where in NY? Do you ride trails?

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