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IMHO, centered in the swingarm is unimportant (the swingarm is not symmetrical). Two things are important to me:1) Inline with the front wheel, hopefully centered on the front wheel.2) Chain running straight.The factory lacing with WM2 rims and all stock rear wheel spacers is very close to this on those I've checked.So, get the front wheel right and then the rear. Alternatively, set the rear wheel to be centered on the top tube with the sprockets inline and then match the front wheel.Since Tom is using a WM4 rim and wider tire, he must be sure he has clearance on both sides and may have to offset both the front a rear wheel depending on how wide he goes with the tire. So, starting with the rear and sorting that out first is a good idea. As long as the wheels are inline, being a little off center won't be noticeable on a road bike.
IMHO, centered in the swingarm is unimportant (the swingarm is not symmetrical). Two things are important to me:
1) Inline with the front wheel, hopefully centered on the front wheel.
2) Chain running straight.
The factory lacing with WM2 rims and all stock rear wheel spacers is very close to this on those I've checked.
So, get the front wheel right and then the rear. Alternatively, set the rear wheel to be centered on the top tube with the sprockets inline and then match the front wheel.
Since Tom is using a WM4 rim and wider tire, he must be sure he has clearance on both sides and may have to offset both the front a rear wheel depending on how wide he goes with the tire. So, starting with the rear and sorting that out first is a good idea. As long as the wheels are inline, being a little off center won't be noticeable on a road bike.
