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5/8" IS too tight - especially if set up on the stand.I ended up cutting the 2 ribs off the main rubbers to enable the wheel to slide on easier. Those rubbers have been on my bike at least 8 years now. They have compressed a bit, with profile marks of the spigots obvious, but I still need to pull the wheel on over them from the right hand side of the bike.
Dereck
As for chain adjustment. After I saw a commando rider ask Nes to adjust his chain to the 5/8" or so clearance, Nes told him it was too tight. The rider didn't agree. After about 2 laps, his chain came off. I am happy to let my chain have up to 1 - 1/2 inch of play. It doesn't cause me any problems.
3/4" - 1" with the stand up and the rider on.