Re-worked Hummer rims vs Internal Beadlocks versus Traditional Beadlocks

[HI^C]

LMAO, i said 42 irok, yes there is 49s but it is the same tire as the 42 just bigger. I figured i could leave the 49 out because its the same damn tire just bigger, but again nothing gets past the twisted panties.

As far as iespell, it was 1.00 am, the whole three words that i misspelled are a killer, LMAO. Didnt know i was sending a company memo.

Sig line

[Mace]

Easy, the bigger rim allows for less air in the tire, the tire can conform around an object easier because of the reduced air pressures.

So by going to a larger rim you will have the ability to run lower PSI's and still reduce the amount of sidewall deflection..

Drag racers are in a completly different world than we are. If you were to put a drag tire on a crawler you would pop a sidewall getting off of the trailer. The drag racer wants the tire to wrinkle to store excess kinetic energy. As the wrinkles "iron" out they release extra stored energy giving the rig a bit of a "push"


You are correct on the 15's vs 20's on a sports car. However, on a rockcrawler you need to run taller tires for diff clearance. So for good sidewall stability you need to run larger rims.. Get it???


In the end we are looking for the maximum diff clearance and the most traction available.
Short of going to a portal axle the easiest way to get room under the diff is to run larger tires. And one of the easiest ways to reduce wheel hop and sidewall deflection in the larger tires is to run a larger rim.

And for extrames.. I want to see you doing some hard core rockcrawling with a 32" tire..
Honestly it comes down to diminished returns.. a 40" tire on a 20" rim allows for very little air in the tire and almost no sidewall deflection.. But is VERY harsh. 42 and up for 20's...

[the shed guy]

Originally Posted by HI^C

LMAO, i said 42 irok, yes there is 49s but it is the same tire as the 42 just bigger. I figured i could leave the 49 out because its the same damn tire just bigger, but again nothing gets past the twisted panties. Sig line

errrr, isnt that making a larger than 40" tyre, regardless of wether its the same type of tyre, it would still be a choice over 40" wouldnt it?

[the shed guy]

[quote=Mace]Drag racers are in a completly different world than we are. If you were to put a drag tire on a crawler you would pop a sidewall getting off of the trailer. The drag racer wants the tire to wrinkle to store excess kinetic energy. As the wrinkles "iron" out they release extra stored energy giving the rig a bit of a "push" [quote]

Drag racers also use the tyre as gearing, with a rail running a 32-33" tyre which will become a 36" tyre across the finish line.

[LCOwner]

I got my H2 wheels back today.

[Rock Taxi]

Get a grip folks. It's still 80% driver, 20% rig. I'll keep my 44" TSL's on stock H1 rims. Is it the best? Nope. Can I outdrive anyone with open diffs and 29" tires? Maybe.

Ed