4310 Wheel offset vs bearing wear?

[TractorGuy]

I bought a set of rear R3 tires for my 4310 that came on wheels with a greater offset. My original plan was to remove the tires and put them on my wheels since the ad photo showed 8 lug wheels. The wheels that arrived have the same bolt pattern and center hole as my originals but are about 2-3/4" more offset. Should help with loader work stability if it won't accelerate axle bearing wear. Not sure these wheels would even fit my tractor in the narrow position. I haven't test fitted them yet. I suppose it is only going to increase my rear track by 5-1/2" so it shouldn't be a big deal. I already had my wheels on in the wide position since the loader manual said it was required.

Anybody running wheel spacers or wider offset wheels on a 4310 without issues?

 

[beenthere]

No issues with spacers on my 4300, which is nearly the same frame as your 4310.

Nothing fragile about the bearings...

 

[larboc]

I wouldn't be concerned about the rear, I am curious about this subject for the fronts. I have my fronts turned out right now for stability but it sure does look like a lot of cantilevered force on them. I think the manual says wider is better.