1998 CR250 hub same as 2000 CR250 hub? Swap question.

[winchcable]

Hello all,

I have a 1998 CR250, I bought a set of wheels that were supposed to be from a 1999 CR250. When I went to switch the wheels, I noticed the hub on the rear had the larger hole for the 2000+ axle. I looked at both hubs and they look the same, both have the same numbers on the disc side of the hub (I can't remember what they are right now). I didn't take any measurements though.

My question is this: If I take out the bearings from the new wheel, can I put a fresh set of 1998 bearings in their place? The only difference that I saw (remember, I didn't look too hard) was that the diameter for the axle was larger. I didn't pull any bearings to see if all I would have to do is switch internals between the two wheels.

Thanks.

 

[winchcable]

To answer my own question, the hubs are NOT the same. They do look the same but the bearings are different sizes. The 2000+ bearings are about 1 thousandth larger in diameter and about 2 hundreths narrower.