BW 200 front hub in a 225DX?

[T-Sox]

I have a nice 225DX I'm fixing up. I scored some new polished 4x110 rims and hubs for it on the cheap recently. Problem is I can't find a 3x100, 8x8 front rim for it anywhere. So I was thinking maybe I could switch out the front hub to one from a BW 200? I'd have to go with a skinnier front wheel and tire but I'm ok with that.

Anyone ever tired it? I did a search but came up empty.

[Trike_crazy]

I've thought about doing the same thing so I would have 4 lug front and rear since my dx225 has a timberwolf swingarm with 4 lug wheels

[Six Stroke]

Depending on how many parts you want to buy, the entire BW200 front end will fit the DX, triples and all.

[T-Sox]

I'm thinking the BW front end is basically the same as the DX. Everything looks pretty much the same.

[Six Stroke]

The BW has larger, longer-travel forks as well as a 25x8x12 wheel instead of the 22x11x8 that the DX has. The best bang for the buck is to run a Tri-Z front end; it has bigger forks yet, along with hydro disc brakes.

[T-Sox]

I know about the longer travel and difference in the wheel size. I'm saying the front hub & axle look to be the same. Even the brake drum looks to bolt on the same so all you would need is the hub. This would only cost $20-$30.

A Tri Z front end isn't exactly bolt on as I understand and would cost closer to $200+.

[Yamawheeler]

What about putting. A 25x8x12 on there. Comes from the trizs. Wouldn't have the brakes but prob would go on pretty easy.

[thcowboy]

Skinnier tire will make it turn better. Just less floatation