Rock Warrior Wheel Ring...

[teejnut]

I'm probably going to make updated rings that will allow the following:

• Use of more standard zinc coated hex hardware($10 for 60 bolts, will require low profile 13mm socket~$10)
• Reduce the weight by 20%
• Allow more room for air deflators
• Spots for more valve stems
• Cheaper than OEM ~$150 per ring
• Option to use stainless studs and jam nuts to secure ring (pretty expensive though~$175)

People that go in the mud might not want the pockets in the back, they probably will fill with mud over time.
Open to design changes

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I need to find some rock warriors rims...

 

[prwillard2]

I need to find some rock warriors rims...

The set in question is mine - I'm down in Oceanside and willing to let them go for a good price.

 

[turbo8]

Prototype ring, still waiting on new hardware.

 

[prwillard2]

Prototype ring, still waiting on new hardware.

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Not in love with the look of this honestly. Maybe having just two recessed areas to support the regular valve stem and a deflater would be more symetrical?

 

[aLwAyS4SaLe]

Prototype ring, still waiting on new hardware.

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Excited to see someone actually are trying to offer a replacement. Will you be offering updated hardware as well? Ti bolts?

 

[lx200inAR]

Excited to see someone actually are trying to offer a replacement. Will you be offering updated hardware as well? Ti bolts?

Post in thread 'Rock Warrior Wheel Ring...'
Rock Warrior Wheel Ring... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rock-warrior-wheel-ring.1335518/post-15422357

 

[turbo8]

Post in thread 'Rock Warrior Wheel Ring...'
Rock Warrior Wheel Ring... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rock-warrior-wheel-ring.1335518/post-15422357

Isn't this the same thread? Lol

 

[turbo8]

Excited to see someone actually are trying to offer a replacement. Will you be offering updated hardware as well? Ti bolts?

Yeah, if there is enough interest. I did find some titanium bolts that might work, but they were like $10 a bolt.

 

[MTKID]

Prototype ring, still waiting on new hardware.

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Could you do slots all the way around it similar to the OMF ultralight ring and shave off even more weight and allow good draining?

 

[turbo8]

Could you do slots all the way around it similar to the OMF ultralight ring and shave off even more weight and allow good draining?
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option 2

 

[aLwAyS4SaLe]

Post in thread 'Rock Warrior Wheel Ring...'
Rock Warrior Wheel Ring... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rock-warrior-wheel-ring.1335518/post-15422357

huh?

 

[gaijin]

option 2
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That looks a lot better than rev 1, but why two cutouts for a valve stem when there is only the possibility of one on the RW wheels? There will never be two valve stems. Having two just looks...odd.

 

[gaijin]

option 2
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Have you given any thought to making these out of UHMW plastic? I think that could be a winner (without two valve stem cutouts, of course).

 

[turbo8]

That looks a lot better than rev 1, but why two cutouts for a valve stem when there is only the possibility of one on the RW wheels? There will never be two valve stems. Having two just looks...odd.

Good point, I thought I saw someone adding another valve to their RW wheels. I must have been mistaken.
UMHW will be 15-20% more expensive than if machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, but they would be under a pound if made from UMHW.

 

[gaijin]

Good point, I thought I saw someone adding another valve to their RW wheels. I must have been mistaken.
UMHW will be 15-20% more expensive than if machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, but they would be under a pound if made from UMHW.
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I like those a lot. Even with the added cost, maybe something could be saved on the fasteners - also plastic?

 

[turbo8]

I like those a lot. Even with the added cost, maybe something could be saved on the fasteners - also plastic?

Do you mean cost or weight being saved on the fasteners?

 

[MTKID]

Good point, I thought I saw someone adding another valve to their RW wheels. I must have been mistaken.
UMHW will be 15-20% more expensive than if machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, but they would be under a pound if made from UMHW.
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What color would they be if made from UHMW? I am partial to the factory silver.

 

[turbo8]

What color would they be if made from UHMW? I am partial to the factory silver.

As of now, black or white. But probably can get all these colors. Virgin Colors - https://duroglide.com/virgin-colors/

 

[MTKID]

I’m curious how white would look. It might always look a little dirty like a white cutting board after it’s been used a while. Can’t really picture any of the other colors and not a fan of black in that location. It’s function would be great, helping the wheel slide by rocks and protect the valve stem.

What would the weight be in aluminum?

 

[gaijin]

Do you mean cost or weight being saved on the fasteners?

Both.