# Drive wheel play **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware Issues\ **Created:** [November 15, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346 "2025-11-15T10:53:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![merkswood](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/merkswood/32/2401_2.png) [@merkswood](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/merkswood)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/1 "2025-11-15T10:53:41Z")
As I was changing to winter tracks I noticed large play on both sides. The drive wheel has a free play on every direction you can imagine. Has anyone noticed similar thing? Is this normal? ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/2 "2025-11-15T11:16:10Z")
Unfortunately this issue has been reported by others occasionally, and no it’s not supposed to happen. Open a ticket and include the video. Hopefully you’ll have a swift resolution. ---
**Author:** ![merkswood](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/merkswood/32/2401_2.png) [@merkswood](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/merkswood)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/3 "2025-11-15T11:28:04Z")
Already opened the support ticket before posting here. I even opened up the protection plate and tried to fix the drive wheels in place. No success unfortunately. ---
**Author:** ![B-Mod](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/b-mod/32/292_2.png) [@B-Mod](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/B-Mod)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/4 "2025-11-15T14:53:33Z")
I have the same issue here. I told them both drivers were loose and I was then told everything is normal. I then looked at it closer and found the left side one was worse than the right (as viewed if you were riding the Yarbo). I was then told they will ship me the left side one. Both of mine are very loose, but for some reason the left side is worse. I just hope whatever is loose does not render Yarbo dead in the middle of winter. The college I work at, has an issue also, sent video, they were told new drivers would be sent. But what arrived was the back wheels, not the drivers as shown in their video. Can’t make this up, too funny. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/thomas2/32/480_2.png) [@Thomas2](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Thomas2)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/5 "2025-11-16T14:12:00Z")
I have the same issue. seems very excessive play on both drive wheels not the static ones the main ones that drive the tracks. mine do exactly what your videos shows. is there something inside we can tighten? or is a full replacement of the drive wheels? ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/6 "2025-11-16T14:15:49Z")
I would love to see exactly what has failed inside the drive wheel. Is it a bad bearing? Hopefully this will not be a widespread problem. I didn’t notice anything weird when I switched to the winter tracks a couple of weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![merkswood](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/merkswood/32/2401_2.png) [@merkswood](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/merkswood)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/7 "2025-11-16T17:59:42Z")
I opened one side. Didn’t find anything to screw down or tighten. I did also received a reply from the support: I’ve confirmed with our related team, and it is completely normal for the drive wheels to have a bit of play in them. This does not affect performance. Please go ahead and install the tracks and continue using the unit. If you notice any issues afterward or if the problem persists, just let us know, we’re here to help. Best regards, Mark Yarbo Support Team ---
**Author:** ![jso](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/jso/32/340_2.png) [@jso](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/jso)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/8 "2025-11-16T18:22:11Z")
I believe small front back play is not big deal. The same happens with car on manual transmission, you place transmission to the first gear before leaving (without hand brake) and if surface is not flat it goes back or forward few cm until position is fixed. I am not sure about sideways motion, but probably with tracks installed motion will be minimezed and they will not move so freely. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/thomas2/32/480_2.png) [@Thomas2](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Thomas2)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/9 "2025-12-19T23:30:39Z")
So i received two refurb units. both had damage in shipping on the back plate by the plastic cover. then then sent me a new core. No play in the wheels at all. and WOW.. is it quiet.. when i say quiet.. i mean you cannot hear anyting but the rubber on the concrete. and there is absolutly no play in the drive train now.. none at all.. they must have updated the core with some new motors. mine always had a whine to it.. big loud whine.. i thought it was normal boy was i wrong.. this new one is fantastic, also has new upgrades on the core itself. like the plastic cover inside that prevents rodents from ever getting in there. and allen screws to hold on that metal plate in the back so it can be replaced. just a few things i noticed. but the play i have no is zero.. and the accuracy is spot on now … it fixed a bunch of things.. just thought i would let everyone know my experience. support is great.. they really are.. i just had two bad units sent to me in a row.. and they wanted to make things right by sending me a new unit.. I am so glad they did.. ---
**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/drive-wheel-play/4346/10 "2025-12-19T23:55:04Z")
Yeah the new motors are definitely a little quieter. There are definitely some good changes they have been making. Glad they got you squared away and everything‘s working well. They definitely stand behind their product and will try to make things right. Sometimes it just takes a little time and patience.