Big wheel bling or money saving plastic?

[skidoo_03]

I am going to a longer track and a big wheel kit and was wondering what people thing about their bling (i know, we really didn't need another thread on the bling factor). I was wondering if anyone is running the 8" XP or Cat wheels when they put a big wheel kit on. cat wheels are $25 a piece from the dealer, $30 a piece for XPs. is it worth it to save $100 and get the stocker plastic wheels. are they better or worse, for performance? I like the billet, but can't see myself "wasting" that much on looks right now. if they are actually better I would go that route tho.

and who has the cheapest billets? anything under $60 a piece or $200 for kit (extension, axle, 2 wheels)?

 

[2fun4u]

For performance, I have tried 3 different brands of "bling" aluminum wheels - one set had the rubber coating on them. What I found is that in the great, deep snow, eventually the snow starts to stick to the aluminum and I have ended up with a vibratin with every set of aluminum bling wheels i've had. When brand new, they are awesome, but if you get any rock pits or anything like that, they start acquiring snow.

I will be trying out the Slydog wheels this year as they are the composite wheels and they can do colors and make them look a little nicer than the boring stock wheels. Their wheels are also directional so the theory is that the snow is drawn into your track for lubrication on the rails. I figure it's worth a try.

And there you have my 2 cents.

2fun

 

[Work - Never]

For performance, I have tried 3 different brands of "bling" aluminum wheels - one set had the rubber coating on them. What I found is that in the great, deep snow, eventually the snow starts to stick to the aluminum and I have ended up with a vibratin with every set of aluminum bling wheels i've had. When brand new, they are awesome, but if you get any rock pits or anything like that, they start acquiring snow.

I will be trying out the Slydog wheels this year as they are the composite wheels and they can do colors and make them look a little nicer than the boring stock wheels. Their wheels are also directional so the theory is that the snow is drawn into your track for lubrication on the rails. I figure it's worth a try.

And there you have my 2 cents.

2fun

I agree

 

[rotax]

FWIW, there is another thread that talks of a guy "tacoing" his Slydog wheels in a 2 wheel setup & boost.. in a 3 wheel config they may be ok, or with less HP.

Go w/ Cat wheels, cheap, easy, done.

For performance, I have tried 3 different brands of "bling" aluminum wheels - one set had the rubber coating on them. What I found is that in the great, deep snow, eventually the snow starts to stick to the aluminum and I have ended up with a vibratin with every set of aluminum bling wheels i've had. When brand new, they are awesome, but if you get any rock pits or anything like that, they start acquiring snow.

I will be trying out the Slydog wheels this year as they are the composite wheels and they can do colors and make them look a little nicer than the boring stock wheels. Their wheels are also directional so the theory is that the snow is drawn into your track for lubrication on the rails. I figure it's worth a try.

And there you have my 2 cents.

2fun

 

[Timber700RMK]

I've used the 8" AC wheels on every 2-wheel kit I had. Can't see paying $100+ per wheel for bling. It's covered in snow most the time anyway.

 

[Kootenay-Stomper]

MMP has 8'' composites for around $60, not so many color's to pick from tho

 

[2fun4u]

FWIW, there is another thread that talks of a guy "tacoing" his Slydog wheels in a 2 wheel setup & boost.. in a 3 wheel config they may be ok, or with less HP.

Go w/ Cat wheels, cheap, easy, done.

EEEKKK! That's not good! I would do a 2-wheel setup too. Gosh. decisions, decisions

 

[Headrush]

MMP has 8'' composites for around $60, not so many color's to pick from tho

For $20 more you can bling it up from MMP

 

[PLUMR]

I have been spraying my aluminum wheels with PAM or a comparable non stick cooking spray and have had no ice problems. I have also heard of people using WD-40 with the same results. So, I say go with the bling. You can never get too much bling.

 

[mysledblows]

Running the 8" wheels from WPS. They look real similar to the "Fabcraft" wheel. So far so good. They are composite. I've got too many other things to spend money on than bling billet wheels.

 

[truthrider]

I had a set from Wahl bros., two of them broke after one year. I think fabcraft has plastic composites for around $45.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

I am going with a two wheel relocation kit from Tricked Toys. I really liked their billet wheels so that is what I'm getting. I just like the look.

Tricked Toys

 

[Blk88GT]

I used the black cat wheels. Cheap and looks good.

 

[fraufarm]

i had those wps wheels on a 2-wheel setup and they both broke... so i got pulled back to the trailer that day

id say use billets on the two inside wheels if you do alot of jumping, but i bet the solid plastic ones would probably hold up

 

[K.Materi]

I used the black cat wheels. Cheap and looks good.

X2 They work good and the snow doesnt stick to them.

 

[skidoo_03]

anyone know a good place to buy the Cat 8" wheels? and do they make 9" stock wheels on anything?

 

[schu]

those with aluminum wheels that want to solve the snow stick problem, just get them powder coated.

schu

 

[Kootenay-Stomper]

X2 They work good and the snow doesnt stick to them.

are these the wheels off the 08 and 09 black M1000's??, how much are they 8'',let me know please

 

[skidoo_03]

Best Price I found so far. these are for a M1000, M8, etc. includes bearing and retaining ring

http://www.cyclepartsnation.com
SKU: 3604-073 Wheel, Idler $21.83

 

[skidoo_03]

Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Black 3604-073 $24.95
Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Green 3604-075 $24.95
Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Orange 2604-071 $24.95
Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Red 3604-074 $24.95
Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Silver 3604-076 $24.95
Skid Wheel - 8.00" w/ .787 ID - Yellow 3604-077 $24.95