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Innovative Imports · 08-27-2008, 11:28 PM

I'm getting a SDR +6 long travel kit. I want to run 8" douglas wheels and 26x10x12 paddles and smoothies. Fullerton sand sports said douglas makes a 3-5 offset or a 5-3 offset. They said the 5-3 offset will not clear unless I run a spacer. Tim at SDR said 3-5 offset will make the front wheels push. What offset are you guys running? Thanks

dieselpowered · 08-27-2008, 11:52 PM

I happen to be running a 5+2 offset and have no problems...I suppose that depending on the design of the arms, it would potentially be an issue. Tim is a great guy and knows his stuff, so I wonder if it has to do with his arm design.

I will give him a call tomorrow to discuss some more.

Now the one issue I did have with my 5+2 wheels is that they are a dual beadlock, so the ring actually made the diameter of the inside of the wheel smaller.

5+2 I believe is a stock offset though, so I am not sure why you would have problems as you are only widening the outside of the wheel with 5+3.

Innovative Imports · 08-28-2008, 09:28 AM

Joe a Fullerton sand sports said with a 5+3 it will hit the ball joint. Does anyone here run the 5+3 douglas wheels?

dieselpowered · 08-28-2008, 07:36 PM

Ok it does appear we have a problem with 5+x offsets. Now I am not thinking that this will effect all wheels, however, in my case, being a dual beadlock wheel this is a problem. Seeing as the inside diameter of the wheel is smaller than that of a normal 14" wheel, I will not clear the balljoint bolt as it sits right now. The 5+x offset will work in the rear, however, it appears that for the fronts, you will need a 4+x offset (atleast in my case)

Innovative Imports · 09-03-2008, 11:19 AM

OK so i guess the 5+3 will not work. Who on here is running the 3+5 with long travel? Douglas is making some 4+4 wheels. Do you guys think I should wait for those or get the 3+5?

08-27-2008, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Innovative Imports Build Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 13	What offset for a +6 kit with douglas wheels? I'm getting a SDR +6 long travel kit. I want to run 8" douglas wheels and 26x10x12 paddles and smoothies. Fullerton sand sports said douglas makes a 3-5 offset or a 5-3 offset. They said the 5-3 offset will not clear unless I run a spacer. Tim at SDR said 3-5 offset will make the front wheels push. What offset are you guys running? Thanks

08-27-2008, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 2,040	I happen to be running a 5+2 offset and have no problems...I suppose that depending on the design of the arms, it would potentially be an issue. Tim is a great guy and knows his stuff, so I wonder if it has to do with his arm design. I will give him a call tomorrow to discuss some more. Now the one issue I did have with my 5+2 wheels is that they are a dual beadlock, so the ring actually made the diameter of the inside of the wheel smaller. 5+2 I believe is a stock offset though, so I am not sure why you would have problems as you are only widening the outside of the wheel with 5+3. __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

08-28-2008, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 2,040	Ok it does appear we have a problem with 5+x offsets. Now I am not thinking that this will effect all wheels, however, in my case, being a dual beadlock wheel this is a problem. Seeing as the inside diameter of the wheel is smaller than that of a normal 14" wheel, I will not clear the balljoint bolt as it sits right now. The 5+x offset will work in the rear, however, it appears that for the fronts, you will need a 4+x offset (atleast in my case) __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

09-03-2008, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Innovative Imports Build Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 13	OK so i guess the 5+3 will not work. Who on here is running the 3+5 with long travel? Douglas is making some 4+4 wheels. Do you guys think I should wait for those or get the 3+5? Last edited by Innovative Imports; 09-03-2008 at 12:36 PM..

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08-28-2008, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Innovative Imports Build Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 13	Joe a Fullerton sand sports said with a 5+3 it will hit the ball joint. Does anyone here run the 5+3 douglas wheels?

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