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The metric/imperial mismatch would presumably just make the bearing centres not quite as tight on the axles, which might make the wheel rattle slightly, but not sure it would introduce any sideways slop? I'm thinking that truck-washer-bearing-spacer-bearing-washer-nut should be able to be tightened down, without putting any sideways pressure on the bearings, as long as flange inside the wheel <spacer width.
I think I should try doubling up the washers on the truck-side of the wheel, to eliminate any interference from the truck, then the same with the bolt-side.
Those bearings seem like a good idea, but only really eliminate the need for spacers, which I have.
AlexD
vilms5000
Feels like it’s verging on @gbj_tester territory BUT, I understand that 608 bearings on an imperial axle is a reason for this. You can shim the axle, or get it replaced with 8mm steel. And while you’re burning cash get the locknuts and hanger ends faced so that you don’t need washers?
Citation: I have a set of giant slalom trucks (based around an Indy 109 front and a 3dm split axle rear) - 8mm axles, everything faced, smooth fitting and running, it’s just the idiot driving that’s the cause of slop now : )