Great example of how low pressure can really "grab" onto things.
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Beadlock info / debate
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Great example of how low pressure can really "grab" onto things.
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Another good example... Look at how huge that tire footprint is!!!
This should also make people realize how much running low air pressure can help in the mud too. LOTS more weight distribution and hence "floatation".
This should also make people realize how much running low air pressure can help in the mud too. LOTS more weight distribution and hence "floatation".
wait a minute, if I am not mistaken, it looks like you are on flat ground.... Should I tilt the picture for greater effect?
Another good example... Look at how huge that tire footprint is!!!
This should also make people realize how much running low air pressure can help in the mud too. LOTS more weight distribution and hence "floatation".
Sid and Christina in Hot Springs. Crawled up this without any tire spin.
Not having lots of tire pressure gives you better traction and provides for better ride quality.
You lose a little ground clearance, but not a big deal.
Not having lots of tire pressure gives you better traction and provides for better ride quality.
You lose a little ground clearance, but not a big deal.
They are the backspacing that would fit my 80...
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stand in line, left a message for the guy about 5 mins after this was up
Ok guys, I know I am in the minority here, but thought I would continue the friendly debate....
I found one article for all to read,but a caveat, it does not directly discuss beadlocks. Expeditions West: Tire Selection for Expedition Travel
I also found this this article http://forest.moscowfsl.wsu.edu/engr/library/Foltz/Foltz1995a/1995a.pdf again, it discusses the environmental impact of airing down (we are doing the right thing) and it may have a reference I am looking for.
I guess I am trying to find if there is a cut point where the is no additional benefit of airing down past a certain point in terms of traction
I found one article for all to read,but a caveat, it does not directly discuss beadlocks. Expeditions West: Tire Selection for Expedition Travel
I also found this this article http://forest.moscowfsl.wsu.edu/engr/library/Foltz/Foltz1995a/1995a.pdf again, it discusses the environmental impact of airing down (we are doing the right thing) and it may have a reference I am looking for.
I guess I am trying to find if there is a cut point where the is no additional benefit of airing down past a certain point in terms of traction
What about this design for a bead lock
http://www.eco4wd.com/newsletters/Bonus2005Web.pdf
they are a lot cheaper
http://www.eco4wd.com/newsletters/Bonus2005Web.pdf
they are a lot cheaper
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Ben mentioned those already back on page 1, think they're about $200 per wheel and non-repairable if you get a puncture or rip the valve stem off.
I think we discussed this a bit too - there will never be any one number thats too low as there are way too many other variables that directly affect how low you can go. When running my radial MTR's, anything below about 5psi resulted in too much sidewall flex; less stability and more grinding the wheels into the rocks (also much higher sidewall vulnerability). With my SX's, if I do anything ABOVE 5psi, I won't have much flex at all because they're bias ply. It's really an individual preference and situational. Just some of the variables that change contantly: truck weight, tread pattern, tire construction, outdside temp, type of rock, mud or combination thereof, risk of puncture, steepness of hills, if you're beadlocked or not, how off-camber you're going to get... soooo many factors to consider every time you air down.
As long as you have enough air to keep your rim from touching the ground (or the flexed out sidewall), you just gotta "feel it out" from there and see what works on your particular setup.
Ted, did the guy ever call you back? I know there's been quite a bit of talk from different people looking to get them. Wondered if they were gone yet.
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never did. At that price I wouldn't have expected them to last long.
I've heard more complaints about those internal beadlocks than praise. Everyone I've heard that tried them said they were a major PITA to deal with.
Land Speeder
InstaH8R
I've lost many an outer bead on a side hill without beadlocks. I've seen regular trucks lose beads as well. Beadlocks prevent that from happening.
I run 6psi but I've witnessed "burping" at even 15psi when a wheel is on a hill wrong.
Asking if beadlocks work is like asking if a jock strap and cup works.
Yes, taken a bit out of context, but I must admit I am LMAO at this one.
lol, I told this to Miranda and she was rolling on the floor laughing
Land Speeder
InstaH8R
LOL! As most of you know, that's one of the safer analogies I've made!
I'm full of bad analogies!
I'm full of bad analogies!