Spare Wheels -- Will a '98 400 fit '02 426?

[Gordo426]

Allow me to ask a potentially stupid question. Obviously changing tires between Sand and Trail is a pain in the ass and I am looking for a spare rear wheel to make this less of a problem. I have found one wheel that I might be able to purchase, but it off a '98 yz400f and I have a '02 yz 426f. Are there any differences in these bikes that would disallow the two wheels from being interchangeable?

Finally, I live in San Diego and if anyone else has a spare rear wheel in the area would you be willing to sell it?

Thanks!

[642MX]

The hubs are different part numbers.

[Gordo426]

Thanks. I had read somewhere that the swing arm had changed on the 2002 426 as well, but I had no idea what the changes would include.

[642MX]

I do know that 01 426 wheels will fit a 2003 YZ250F and a 02 YZ426F. (I have a set, but not for sale)

[Zique]

You may want to contact your local yami dealer. Your hub sizes are the same, to the best of my knowledge, but I don't know about the spacers or any of the other 'jazz' that will be involved with it.

[mx369]

Im using my wheels from my 1999 yz 400f on my 2006 450f. They fit like a glove. Some hubs are different in style, not fit.

[chrisl609]

99-06 are the same, the 98 is different.

[EK314]

The 98 wheel will work on the later bikes but the axle diameter is different. You'll need to get a 98 axle for it to work. I used my 98 wheel and axle on my 01 426 and it fit just fine.