To widen out the front of a Raptor what would be the difference of buying wheel spacers for $100+ or putting the valve stems in backwards, flip the rims around, drill new holes for valve stems and running 'er? Before I owned my DS650 I've always done the wheel flipping deal and everyone told me it was stupid, g%y, and blah blah blah!! I just didn't want blow a bunch of money on wheel spacers when flipping the wheels around for the price of two valve stems did the same thing... So, to confirm the answer two my question, is there a difference between doing either or except wasting $100+?? Thanks.

 

flip the wheels. flipped rims hold up better than spacers and it is cheaper.

 

The best way, IMO, is to buy a set of offset wheels. They are very sturdy and dont put as much extra pressure on the bolts as wheel spacers. They also allow for much more offset than simply flipping the original wheel.

 

I have a Brand new set of 1.5 Dura Blue spacers still in the box. Does that tell you any thing.

 

Roost has it right. unless yer gonna pop for an extended a-arm setup, just flip the rims. spacers just add weight.
the only drawback is you expose the fr. brake rotors a little bit more to the elements.

 

Flip the wheels. Then one day when you buy new front tires and wheels buy 1" offset wheels to go with those tires. That's what I did and it's much better.

 

Thanks a million guys! I figured that was the best way to go....... Now, I gotta get the Raptor. I'm sick and tired of working on my DS650 all the time! It's a lemon, 'nuff said.

 

I bought the removeable vavle stems then i reversed my front wheels and it made the front end feel way to heavy. Not as far as wheelies but it made a big difference in how hard it was to turn. I didnt like it so i swaped them back. I'll got wait till i can do it right.

 

I am running with flipped wheel and no problems. Many people I see here by me run them like that. Some guys race the raptors with flipped wheels. Yes it is harder to turn, but it also made the steering more direct or quicker when you turn. When you ride you hardly feel it is harder to turn. You'll only notice it when you going very slow or doing standstill turns. The front flipped wheels are slightly wider than the back that have 2" spacers on it. To be honest try the back spacers 1st, see how you like it, then only later decide to flip the wheels. I am in two minds which is better. Flipped or normal. Both have their advantages. Flipped it is more stable at speed if you go straight, but quicker and more direct when you turn. Could be a bummer sometimes. Without it.. It might be a little less stable, but the turning is good and easy and not so direct. I am actually thinking of flipping them back to normal if it is not going to make much difference in the stability.

 

Freez, I also have flipped fronts and noticed the sensitivity in turning. It also felt like it was harder to hold the wheels straight. I installed a steering dampner and it helped a whole bunch. About the offset rims, I have an eliminator durablue 2 + 2 axle and was wondering if I could purchase 2" offset rims to accompany this setup. If so does just any company like Douglas have these available???? Thanks
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