Leon -
Yes, the original screws are long enough, although it wouldn't be a problem to put in longer screws if needed.
The outer clearance depends on how much you de-bow the fender skirt, of course, but for me it is now about 3/4". This is about what it was before I made the change.
And Freedom, you are right, it does not give me license to increase the loaded weight of the TM. The axle was (and still is) the limiting factor, but as we noted earlier, we haven't had any reports of axle failure. So as Jim says, all I hope to accomplish by making the change is to reduce the rate of tire failures.
Bill
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