14” wheels dont always clear! Careful!!

[TalonR180]

With 14” wheels The upper A arm will rub the wheel when the suspension is compressed. I only realized after I took the front wheels off. They rub on both fronts and cut a groove in the wheel. I got new wheels and ground down the end of the arm. Easy fix. I ride primarily on the Oregon dunes. So lots of whoops and jumps and I use all the travel.

 

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[PaulF]

Yup, this is a know possibility on the R. Here is some more info and possible solution...

Talon - STI HD9 Wheels

for those looking at 14" STI Hd9 wheels, I have them installed now with 30" Maxxis Liberties. I am 69" wide from & with 1.5" spacers I am 69" in rear. The inside of the front wheels is very close to the Brake rotors. I may build some 1/8" to 1/4" this spacers just add a little more clearance...

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[TalonR180]

hey thats a good post, i wish i had that info early last year. These machines are tough!
I bought the wheels through my local dealer and WheelPros took responsibility for it and gave me new wheels.
My Talon is #180 and I got it last year ahead of the official release date. At the time I couldnt find a single person running paddles so I was running blind on which wheels and tires to run. I called dealers all over the west coast and internet giants and they all said, "we're not sure, tell us what you do and how it works out"
Aftermarket A arms may or may not be a good option, but it's an easy fix if you have a grinder and keep the stock set up.
With paddles I never have a problem climbing sand in 2 or 4 wheel drive.
I use low range unless i'm on the beach trying to get top speed up.

 

[PaulF]

hey thats a good post, i wish i had that info early last year. These machines are tough!
I bought the wheels through my local dealer and WheelPros took responsibility for it and gave me new wheels.
My Talon is #180 and I got it last year ahead of the official release date. At the time I couldnt find a single person running paddles so I was running blind on which wheels and tires to run. I called dealers all over the west coast and internet giants and they all said, "we're not sure, tell us what you do and how it works out"
Aftermarket A arms may or may not be a good option, but it's an easy fix if you have a grinder and keep the stock set up.
With paddles I never have a problem climbing sand in 2 or 4 wheel drive.
I use low range unless i'm on the beach trying to get top speed up.

Pretty sure aftermarket A-Arms will give plenty of clearance. At least the Super ATV ones will, they don't have that weird casting on the end...

 

[bjniceguy]

that will help of that issue, but not the rock getting lodged in there and cutting groove. Better off getting 6/1 offset wheel and 1" spacer to get clearance on 14"

 

[bjniceguy]

do you think that cast knob is supposed to be a mud scrapper for inside of the wheel?