Air Down For Mud?
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
man just when i think my new 35" tires are going to be fun. now i want 44s too!!! i have to agree, airing down would still be a better bet, but i can see the other side to. i think it's just one of those trial an error things based on what you are doing, the equipment you have, and the terrain you are going over.
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Yea, well, don't be too envious of guys and their 44's. You gotta put mucho money into your drivetrain and engine to make 44's work...otherwise you don't have the cojones to motivate them right or your just snapping stuff. I see far more posers on 44's then guys who are really set up to run them. I'd rather see you guys on 35's that matches their drivetrain having fun on the trail then some ignoramus blocking the way on new 44s wondering why ther stub shaft on his dana 44 cut loose...
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No, its a good point Fishy. And it really can cause clearance problems if whoever is airing down also has small tires, since they don't have that much clearance to begin with. 'Course my idea of what a"small" tire is compared to somebody elses might be a bit skewed...
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"'Course my idea of what a"small" tire is compared to somebody elses might be a bit skewed..."
along with other things!
you probably think 33" tires belong on cars!
along with other things!
you probably think 33" tires belong on cars!
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From: Oregon-Take me wheeling..
Originally posted by proeliator
Lol, naaaa...they should have at least 35s
Lol, naaaa...they should have at least 35s
....you mean to tell me, all this time, its not a truck..........which brings to mind something that i think is real funny. what is with 35" street tread...for real...just not gettin that...oh well.....i guess ill take me F150 CAR and go now....Idiomaticman
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From: Florida
Originally posted by There Goes The Neighborhood
Keep the fronts higher, so the tread stays open and cleans out better.
Keep the fronts higher, so the tread stays open and cleans out better.
This might sound like a stupid question (because it is) but what the heck is a bead lock?
Tom
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From: Oregon-Take me wheeling..
Originally posted by Busa01
This might sound like a stupid question (because it is) but what the heck is a bead lock?
Tom
This might sound like a stupid question (because it is) but what the heck is a bead lock?
Tom
if that made no sense, just search it on the net.
Idiomaticman
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You keep more air in the front because there is more weight over it, therefore more of a chance to blow a bead and need for increased pressure to maintain the seat.
Beadlocks using a retaining ring to bolt the rubber onto the wheel, so you can run low pressures without the tire leaving the wheel. In essence, in locks the bead of the tire onto the wheel.
Beadlocks using a retaining ring to bolt the rubber onto the wheel, so you can run low pressures without the tire leaving the wheel. In essence, in locks the bead of the tire onto the wheel.
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From: Oregon-Take me wheeling..
you just buy them, then you yourself bolt them to the tire, and forget about balancing the tire. they are illegal on the road anyway. this way you can air down however far you want and never lose the bead
Idioamticman
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