2 wheels vs 3

[screech]

i have a 2 wheel kit and i was wondering has anyone ran just two wheels on the outside? i didnt want to have to get a third but is it necessary?

 

[Dootimes2]

Wheels on just the outside will work just fine no need for the inner one.

 

[skidoojames151]

usually people put the 2 wheels on the inside of the rails

 

[papa bear]

I ran a 2 wheel kit at one time . . . . won't do that again.

My 2 wheel kit was the inside wheels.

Had a bearing failure of one of the wheels on Mt Baker. I was very lucky to get back to the truck on one wheel. That one wheel was wobbly by the time I got back to the truck.

Note also, that the 2 wheels were the "cool looking" aluminum wheels. No give. Shock loads go straight to the bearing. Plastic/composite wheels give a little and the spare the bearing.

Everyone is different. For me, I will not go back to a 2 wheel config.

 

[gman086]

i have a 2 wheel kit and i was wondering has anyone ran just two wheels on the outside? i didnt want to have to get a third but is it necessary?

The third wheel on the inner right is to offset the drive side pressure which comes from the left and IS necessary to prevent slight cavitation. That is why you should never run just two outers but two inners is fine. Feel free to confirm with Camoplast - I think they know a thing or two about tracks!

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

[Dootimes2]

Skidoo's web site shows just 2 outer wheels on the 2011 summits.