2jugrider Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Anyone running a more negative offset on the front wheels? I know it will mess up the steering a bit, I was just thinking of using a wheel that is 1" outset from the centerline of the quad (giving me 2" overall more width) to get a little more stability. I only ride dunes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Please don't do it. Buy extended a-arms if you want width. Flipping the front wheels or buying wheels like you have said will give you more bump steer and put more stress on the ball joints. I don't know how people can stand having more bump steer doing this. Banshees have retarded bump steer already in stock trim, no need to make it worse. Best i found is 4+1 rims out front with +3+1 arms, will put you at about 48" with not much bump steer at all. But at the end of the day it's your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jugrider Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 So the most common width is a 5"? I havent measured my itp's but they look wide and have the huge 8x22 dune trakker rib balloon tires on them. Thinking of going to a 7" wide tire. Just got the banshee and am a total newbie. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 While I have the utmost respect for Chris' opinion (Savage420), I have done the wheel flip, as have a few other members on here. I didn't notice any additional bump steer after doing the flip. I have since changed wheels to a set of Douglas wheels, which, actually have MORE of an offset than the stock wheels flipped. Still I haven't noticed any increased bump steer with the new wheels. Just my opinion. As Chris said, what you do is your own choice. Just my experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I think for the guys that ride pretty much sand only will not notice it much at all. But for me, i ride some ruff mountain trails and i hated bump steer in the woods. I run an adjustable steering damper also which helps out a TON! Would be cool to have a range of offsets and a range of a-arms to try in one day on the same bike in diff conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban99 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I have +2" offset front wheels and love them. I have not had any problems with bump steer. These are however my sand wheels and thus I can not comment on how they would perform on track or trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jugrider Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 OK so my wheels now are 2"outside 4" inside. The wheel flip would definately change the steering geometry. However in the sand it's not like a rough trail with roots and rocks. I would have to flip the tires as well since they are a side specific rib. It has douglas on the rear so maybe just get new douglas rims with a neg offset while I'm at it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban99 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Remember if you flip your rims you will have to re-drill for the valve stems and plug the old holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 the common wheel wifth for the 8x22x10 sand tires is 6". They usually come at 4+2! I recommend putting them on with the 4" toward the inside. High speed runs across the sand and over ruts or bumps will make the steering jerk pretty hard and the bike will teeter around. Not to mention it will put more stress on the ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfobasheeboy Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) My sand tire are offset & I haven't noticed any increased bump steer with them. Butt they are my sand set up. Just my opinion. Edited August 6, 2010 by wfobasheeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRealtreeHD Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have 1" front beadlocks on my bike right now and I ride the coal hills, and some of the roughest stuff in the country. I can't say I noticed anything negative. I have indeed noticed better handling and the bike rides much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELKARACING_SHEE Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 my 4 mil has front off set douglas rims, with offset rear douglas rims. I have rode it in sand so far, and have not noticed anything compared to the one with stock rims. Its your choice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Been hitting the dunes with wide offset rims for years, i have no probs. Get aftermarket shocks, it helps everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Anyone running a more negative offset on the front wheels? I know it will mess up the steering a bit, I was just thinking of using a wheel that is 1" outset from the centerline of the quad (giving me 2" overall more width) to get a little more stability. I only ride dunes. Thanks offset rims will increase the steering effort, and make the quad dart to one side at high speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 offset rims will increase the steering effort, and make the quad dart to one side at high speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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