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does anyone know what quad wheels fit on the qpod?. i have skinny wheels on it at the mo but i have been told that a set of quad wheels should go on it?.

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Permalink Reply by Ray Burman on August 18, 2010 at 19:52

Hi Mike
Have been told in the distant past any trailer / ATV 4-stud with 8 inch centres is OK, but don't quote me.
The Funtech with skinny road wheels is alleged to be better for on road use than the wide knobblies. If you want to go wide on road, consider a wide road tyre such as Kenda Speedracers, more grip.

I have come across the question of putting wides on a skinny funtech in an old forum (not this one) and a couple of things came up. Easy one is you will need to fit wider mudguards to the rear to keep it legal as the skinny ones won't cover. Hard one is all Funtechs as far as I know have single rear hub bearings which are quite happy on skinny wheels, but fitting wides moves the wheel centres outwards and puts more strain on the single bearings leading to failure. The Sport 340, available later than the early Funtech, was simply an adaption of the Funtech achieved by fitting wider mudguards and sticking on wide wheels, but unfortunately it still came with the Funtech's original single rear hub bearing. I think I would be correct in saying that most rear bearing failures are on Sports. Secma did upgrade to twin bearings on later Sport 340 models, but I have no idea if later Funtechs upgraded to twin bearings at any point. If you stick wides on a Funtech, be aware of possible bearing problems in the future.

The Sport 340 wide rear tyres are 20 x 11 x 10 and the fronts 21 x 7 x 10. For those not in the know, the first number is tyre height, the second tyre width and the third is rim diameter in inches. So for example the rear tyres are 20 inches high and 11 inches wide on 10 inch rims. I think most quad bike wheels are pretty standard 4 stud 8 inch centres, if you're looking secondhand it might be possible to find some with the right tyres on. Make sure the tyres are E marked (legal for road use) if you're using them on road. If you're only going off road, it doesn't matter, any old tyres will do.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by mike brown on August 18, 2010 at 20:13

thanx for the indepth reply m8. i think u have just put me off doing that now : )

Ray Burman said:

Hi Mike
Have been told in the distant past any trailer / ATV 4-stud with 8 inch centres is OK, but don't quote me.
The Funtech with skinny road wheels is alleged to be better for on road use than the wide knobblies. If you want to go wide on road, consider a wide road tyre such as Kenda Speedracers, more grip.

I have come across the question of putting wides on a skinny funtech in an old forum (not this one) and a couple of things came up. Easy one is you will need to fit wider mudguards to the rear to keep it legal as the skinny ones won't cover. Hard one is all Funtechs as far as I know have single rear hub bearings which are quite happy on skinny wheels, but fitting wides moves the wheel centres outwards and puts more strain on the single bearings leading to failure. The Sport 340, available later than the early Funtech, was simply an adaption of the Funtech achieved by fitting wider mudguards and sticking on wide wheels, but unfortunately it still came with the Funtech's original single rear hub bearing. I think I would be correct in saying that most rear bearing failures are on Sports. Secma did upgrade to twin bearings on later Sport 340 models, but I have no idea if later Funtechs upgraded to twin bearings at any point. If you stick wides on a Funtech, be aware of possible bearing problems in the future.

The Sport 340 wide rear tyres are 20 x 11 x 10 and the fronts 21 x 7 x 10. For those not in the know, the first number is tyre height, the second tyre width and the third is rim diameter in inches. So for example the rear tyres are 20 inches high and 11 inches wide on 10 inch rims. I think most quad bike wheels are pretty standard 4 stud 8 inch centres, if you're looking secondhand it might be possible to find some with the right tyres on. Make sure the tyres are E marked (legal for road use) if you're using them on road. If you're only going off road, it doesn't matter, any old tyres will do.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Ray Burman on August 18, 2010 at 20:49

Oh sorry, Mike! Was only trying to help you avoid any problems. (Hangs head in shame, cheeks burning)

mike brown said:

thanx for the indepth reply m8. i think u have just put me off doing that now : )

Ray Burman said:
Hi Mike
Have been told in the distant past any trailer / ATV 4-stud with 8 inch centres is OK, but don't quote me.
The Funtech with skinny road wheels is alleged to be better for on road use than the wide knobblies. If you want to go wide on road, consider a wide road tyre such as Kenda Speedracers, more grip.

I have come across the question of putting wides on a skinny funtech in an old forum (not this one) and a couple of things came up. Easy one is you will need to fit wider mudguards to the rear to keep it legal as the skinny ones won't cover. Hard one is all Funtechs as far as I know have single rear hub bearings which are quite happy on skinny wheels, but fitting wides moves the wheel centres outwards and puts more strain on the single bearings leading to failure. The Sport 340, available later than the early Funtech, was simply an adaption of the Funtech achieved by fitting wider mudguards and sticking on wide wheels, but unfortunately it still came with the Funtech's original single rear hub bearing. I think I would be correct in saying that most rear bearing failures are on Sports. Secma did upgrade to twin bearings on later Sport 340 models, but I have no idea if later Funtechs upgraded to twin bearings at any point. If you stick wides on a Funtech, be aware of possible bearing problems in the future.

The Sport 340 wide rear tyres are 20 x 11 x 10 and the fronts 21 x 7 x 10. For those not in the know, the first number is tyre height, the second tyre width and the third is rim diameter in inches. So for example the rear tyres are 20 inches high and 11 inches wide on 10 inch rims. I think most quad bike wheels are pretty standard 4 stud 8 inch centres, if you're looking secondhand it might be possible to find some with the right tyres on. Make sure the tyres are E marked (legal for road use) if you're using them on road. If you're only going off road, it doesn't matter, any old tyres will do.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Cordingley on August 18, 2010 at 22:29

Hey Guys I went through all this when I had Rod The Pod 1 - about the wide wheels issue because there is no doubt that a Pod looks better with wider wheels (Sorry Funtechers just my observation). However I also came to the conclusion that it just wasn't worth the hassle to try and change them. Now I've sold Rod1 and replaced him with Rod2 which is a sport with wide wheels and Dominators I realise that the 'slim' tyres on the Funtech are much better and safer on tarmac and as Chris M and Steve will confirm are also very good off road. Horses for courses I'm thinking. Bottom line is if you want wide wheels get yourself a 'Sport' it's just easier. Hope this helps a bit - probably not - sorry!

Ray Burman said:

Oh sorry, Mike! Was only trying to help you avoid any problems. (Hangs head in shame, cheeks burning)
mike brown said:
thanx for the indepth reply m8. i think u have just put me off doing that now : )

Ray Burman said:
Hi Mike
Have been told in the distant past any trailer / ATV 4-stud with 8 inch centres is OK, but don't quote me.
The Funtech with skinny road wheels is alleged to be better for on road use than the wide knobblies. If you want to go wide on road, consider a wide road tyre such as Kenda Speedracers, more grip.

I have come across the question of putting wides on a skinny funtech in an old forum (not this one) and a couple of things came up. Easy one is you will need to fit wider mudguards to the rear to keep it legal as the skinny ones won't cover. Hard one is all Funtechs as far as I know have single rear hub bearings which are quite happy on skinny wheels, but fitting wides moves the wheel centres outwards and puts more strain on the single bearings leading to failure. The Sport 340, available later than the early Funtech, was simply an adaption of the Funtech achieved by fitting wider mudguards and sticking on wide wheels, but unfortunately it still came with the Funtech's original single rear hub bearing. I think I would be correct in saying that most rear bearing failures are on Sports. Secma did upgrade to twin bearings on later Sport 340 models, but I have no idea if later Funtechs upgraded to twin bearings at any point. If you stick wides on a Funtech, be aware of possible bearing problems in the future.

The Sport 340 wide rear tyres are 20 x 11 x 10 and the fronts 21 x 7 x 10. For those not in the know, the first number is tyre height, the second tyre width and the third is rim diameter in inches. So for example the rear tyres are 20 inches high and 11 inches wide on 10 inch rims. I think most quad bike wheels are pretty standard 4 stud 8 inch centres, if you're looking secondhand it might be possible to find some with the right tyres on. Make sure the tyres are E marked (legal for road use) if you're using them on road. If you're only going off road, it doesn't matter, any old tyres will do.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by mike brown on August 19, 2010 at 8:09

thanks for all ur advice guys. think i'll stick with wot i got for now. it was only a look thing. pod looks gr8 with fat or thin tyres really. it wouldn't look right with fat tyres and a fat bloke in it too : )