And now, a not so stupid question., Wheel spacers/offset effect on bearings Options

[Dr. Roger]

So now I expect the new rear 11" hollow spoke turbo twisties to come in tomorrow.
Then I will figure the spacer width required.
Then I worry about what I thought I heard about crazy bearing wear rates if I go too spaced out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif)
I think I want to use my Sheridan flares but.........
If I use them I will need to space the wheels a substantial amount.
I'm guessing >3"...

Aren't all the guys using Sheridan flares either spacing out their fat rubber or using huge positive offset wheels?

I'm looking for feedback from people who've actually seen or done this before.

Thanks!
Roger

[wbergtho]

Hi Roger,

I don't have a build thread...but should probably piece something together. If you click on all my posts...there is a fair amount of info & pics. Also, just pm me or e-mail me at: wbergtho@pressenter.com if you have any questions. I'd be happy to answer them if I can.

I just went out to the garage to measure the distance between the outside of my rear Sheridan Standard flair to the inner wheel well. I took a tape measure and held it horizontally to the inner wheel well structure and came up with 13". If you're measurements are within a 1/2" of this (you haven't glued it and fitted it yet) you most definitely have the Standard kit. By looking at your photo, they appear to be Standard. They don't look overly squarish like the wide body flairs. I have about 1/2" on either side of my tires for clearance. It'll be interesting to see if your 11" wide wheels will fit. Let us all know???