flipping rims, wider bike

[BANSH-alena-jol-EE]

i just flipped my rims over front and back, i gained 3.5 inches in the back and 4 up front, anyone else ever do this, or have any problems? i had to drill a hole and put a new valve in the fronts so the valve would clear the brakes.

[TwistedSheeRida]

i have it done in the back i like it

[Aitchy]

i just flipped my rims over front and back, i gained 3.5 inches in the back and 4 up front, anyone else ever do this, or have any problems? i had to drill a hole and put a new valve in the fronts so the valve would clear the brakes.

 

This is how i run mine , I havent had any problems to date

 

Though it is frowned upon by many riders

 

Hope this help

 

 

Cheers,

 

Aitchy.

[feedmelies]

Doing it on the front will cause quite a bit of bump steer, which means you'll have a harder time controlling the bike at higher speeds. If you make the rear wider than the front, it will hamper handling as well.

[popa_top2000]

I flipped the back rims on my shee and never had a problem. I had the fronts done on my 300ex the whole time I owned it. I put that thing through hell and back and no problems.

[dajogejr]

I used to do it.

It handles fast turns much nicer, keeps it planted on the ground.

It does reflect the bumps back to the bars more, as said.

 

The only thing you need to be careful is turning it lock to lock...at full turn, the inside tire can buckle and cause issues....it's more of a problem when you're pushing it backwards, just word to the wise.