Can I swap Wheels with another model?

[vrodrjs]

I am pretty sure I know the answer to this but I'll ask it anyway. I have a '12 RT-L and I am interested in getting some take off wheels to do a little something different. I found a set on ebay that was listed as fitting a GS or an RT. Can this be accurate? I know the width and diameter are the same but from what I think I understand, the offset is different. Thanks.

P.S. This is the Part # 706200669

 

[NancysToy]

That is correct, the RS wheels have less offset. Fewer spokes on some versions, too, so they may not be as strong.

 

[bobbobtar]

I have RS wheels on my 2011 RT-S, if this what you are going to do, you will need to install a 1/2" spacer on the bottom of the fender support brackets, to move the fenders in towards the bike.

 

[RAYYOU]

I also have RS wheels on my 2010 RT and all you need to do is add the 1/2" spacers to the fender brackets. Works just fine.

 

[Bob Denman]

Question: I can understand putting RT shoes under an RS to widen the bike a bit for better stability in turns...
Do the RT jockeys who've gone the other way notice any handling changes??

 

[TuckMiddle]

Rear wheel and sprocket

I have RS wheels on my 2011 RT-S, if this what you are going to do, you will need to install a 1/2" spacer on the bottom of the fender support brackets, to move the fenders in towards the bike.

Do you also have the rear RS wheel and a sprocket?

They never seem to be mentioned.

I am about to get the two front wheels and the rear wheel and the sprocket from a 2012 RSS for my 2011 RT.

Thanks so much

Tuck

 

[NancysToy]

Do you also have the rear RS wheel and a sprocket?

They never seem to be mentioned.

I am about to get the two front wheels and the rear wheel and the sprocket from a 2012 RSS for my 2011 RT.

Thanks so much

Tuck

I'd look into that pretty carefully first. I don't think the bearings or castings are as robust on the RS as on the RT. Not sure about the RSS. You don't want weaker parts on a heavier machine!

 

[TuckMiddle]

Wheels

I'd look into that pretty carefully first. I don't think the bearings or castings are as robust on the RS as on the RT. Not sure about the RSS. You don't want weaker parts on a heavier machine!

Going to do that. Good point, even though several have done it.

Tuck

 

[TuckMiddle]

wheels

the bearings are the same in the rear wheel assemblies, 2 x #293350067 1 x 293350065 the rim is different for what ever reason

Rabbit

Thanks, I'll look into that, it sounded too easy!!

Tuck

 

[TuckMiddle]

Wheels

I have RS wheels on my 2011 RT-S, if this what you are going to do, you will need to install a 1/2" spacer on the bottom of the fender support brackets, to move the fenders in towards the bike.

Did you get a rear wheel also? I posted ref a potential rear wheel in a set I may buy. Seems to be a mystery ref the use of a RS rear wheel. Or, maybe it's so easy it never gets mentioned.pps:
Thanks

Tuck