beadlock question?

mookie · 02-07-08, 01:07 PM

anyone know if 16.5" wide tires (pitbull rockers) will work on 8" wide allied beadlocks? will it balloon out the tires too much or pop inner beads all the time or what? my rig is heavy as hell if that makes any difference on how they would work or perform

4rnr · 02-07-08, 01:24 PM

While it isnt ideal it will work. you will likely loose less inner beads. Im a big fan of narrow rims. I wont go wider than 8" unless im running 14.5 plus. But it might not be a bad idea. I say do it, if it works well then maybe it can be a way to run that tire narrower, its way too wide.

Isotel · 02-07-08, 02:25 PM

Most people try and have the rim width 60-80% of the Tire width.. Id say 8" would be way too narow for 16.5's, 10-12" is what i would want for those! i Doubt you would ever pop an inner bead, but PBR's are already Ballon's to begin with!

Ive Currently got 37/13.5 Pit Bull Rockers on 17" Steel FJC Wheels, (7.5" wide) and they are too narrow!

Id be much happier with a ~9" wheel, it would also help with some issues with the Springs rubbing in the front, and the Tub in the back of my rig

You can kind of see by the shadow in this photos how far in the wheel sits on mine..

mookie · 02-08-08, 08:07 AM

thanks for the info, i sure wish that pit bull would come out with some narrower tires.....so how do you like your pbr's as far as crawling performance goes?

4rnr · 02-08-08, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookie

so how do you like your pbr's as far as crawling performance goes?

I know thats not directed at me, but I run the 37s. They are great. I was using sx's and the biggest difference was I didnt need any momentum to climb certain shelfs.

Isotel · 02-08-08, 08:46 PM

I have not had any Real trail use with them yet, but ill let you know!

Ive heard good things from most people, and some people that say they suck (never from someone who has them though).. We will see in moab!

Mace · 02-08-08, 10:16 PM

Every tire works good in Moab

4rnr · 02-10-08, 06:18 PM

Rockers suck til they break in. give them a few runs before jundging

mookie · 02-11-08, 08:08 AM

there's a thread over in pirate about some new sizes coming out for pit bull tires, including a 42x14x15 size, thinking that i will just try to hold out for that one.....depending on the weight i guess, the 39.5's only weigh 3 more pounds than my sx's even though they are tons wider, so maybe the 42's will be close i'm hoping

Tapage · 02-11-08, 04:50 PM

Hi Jack ..

How the pitbull do in on the road/HW .. ?

end hijack !

camcruiser13 · 02-12-08, 12:53 PM

pitbullls have a stiff sidewall. probably pretty decent on the road

4rnr · 02-12-08, 01:48 PM

good on the road considering what they are. They are much better than my old sx's. they do tend to wander more though.

As far as the side wall, they flex like mad......

Isotel · 02-12-08, 03:40 PM

on the road they are rather quiet, and minimal vibrations, but yea they do wander a bit, i think because they are so wide..

they make Very Strange sounds when they bark.. they moan when going around a corner locked up..

02-07-08, 01:07 PM	#1
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 373	beadlock question? anyone know if 16.5" wide tires (pitbull rockers) will work on 8" wide allied beadlocks? will it balloon out the tires too much or pop inner beads all the time or what? my rig is heavy as hell if that makes any difference on how they would work or perform __________________ This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time... '71 FJ55 '74 FJ40

02-07-08, 01:24 PM	#2
4rnr IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 548	While it isnt ideal it will work. you will likely loose less inner beads. Im a big fan of narrow rims. I wont go wider than 8" unless im running 14.5 plus. But it might not be a bad idea. I say do it, if it works well then maybe it can be a way to run that tire narrower, its way too wide. __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

02-07-08, 02:25 PM	#3
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,026	Most people try and have the rim width 60-80% of the Tire width.. Id say 8" would be way too narow for 16.5's, 10-12" is what i would want for those! i Doubt you would ever pop an inner bead, but PBR's are already Ballon's to begin with! Ive Currently got 37/13.5 Pit Bull Rockers on 17" Steel FJC Wheels, (7.5" wide) and they are too narrow! Id be much happier with a ~9" wheel, it would also help with some issues with the Springs rubbing in the front, and the Tub in the back of my rig You can kind of see by the shadow in this photos how far in the wheel sits on mine.. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com Last edited by Isotel; 02-07-08 at 02:55 PM.

02-08-08, 08:07 AM	#4
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 373	thanks for the info, i sure wish that pit bull would come out with some narrower tires.....so how do you like your pbr's as far as crawling performance goes? __________________ This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time... '71 FJ55 '74 FJ40

02-08-08, 08:46 PM	#6
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,026	I have not had any Real trail use with them yet, but ill let you know! Ive heard good things from most people, and some people that say they suck (never from someone who has them though).. We will see in moab! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com

02-08-08, 10:16 PM	#7
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	Every tire works good in Moab __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

02-10-08, 06:18 PM	#8
4rnr IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 548	Rockers suck til they break in. give them a few runs before jundging __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

02-11-08, 08:08 AM	#9
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 373	there's a thread over in pirate about some new sizes coming out for pit bull tires, including a 42x14x15 size, thinking that i will just try to hold out for that one.....depending on the weight i guess, the 39.5's only weigh 3 more pounds than my sx's even though they are tons wider, so maybe the 42's will be close i'm hoping __________________ This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time... '71 FJ55 '74 FJ40

02-12-08, 12:53 PM	#11
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,134	pitbullls have a stiff sidewall. probably pretty decent on the road __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

02-12-08, 01:48 PM	#12
4rnr IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 548	good on the road considering what they are. They are much better than my old sx's. they do tend to wander more though. As far as the side wall, they flex like mad...... __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

02-12-08, 03:40 PM	#13
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,026	on the road they are rather quiet, and minimal vibrations, but yea they do wander a bit, i think because they are so wide.. they make Very Strange sounds when they bark.. they moan when going around a corner locked up.. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com

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