wheel rubbing problem

[kstegacay]

I have a 2 year-old pair of K2 Moto Fitness 84/80 (from IW) and recently put new wheels and bearings (both from IW) on the skates. I noticed that there is a lot of rubbing taking place when I tighten the wheels to the point where they are not wobbly and loose. I noticed the same thing with my older wheels which is why I thought some new hardware would help. I would like the wheels to spin freely but are way too loose when they do. How can I fix this problem? The bearings are packed in as tight as they can go and do not appear to protrude from the wheels themselves. Thanks!!

[IW Staff]

Sounds as if you perhaps did not install the bearing spacers which reside between the bearings. Please check for that piece. Again, you will put a bearing in, the spacer in, then the other bearing. Not doing so can collapse/pinch the wheel when tightening.

If doing so with your old wheels too, it seems like that would be the cause. As I assume they did not do so prior.

Thanks,
Stan

[kstegacay]

right you are. thanks.