Astro_Al Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Well sod it. I stand by my comment - I like the yellow. They look good. Personally I'm a little bit put off by the lack of dished centres. What is thickness of the centre section steel? With oodles of torque, much larger tyres and some possible air time I'd like to at least see larger 'spokes' (less air:solid ratio) in the centres. I guess this is do-able though, with a different design of centre. Is the dishing a complete no-go, even for extra pennies? Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 I guess this is do-able though, with a different design of centre. Is the dishing a complete no-go, even for extra pennies? I think the boss would do anything for extra pennies but the center will probably stay flat. I can ask though. Variations on them,depending on $,are possible I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Very smart I'd be happy to give a set a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 just waiting on the ££ then look very smart watch the orangey crew don't copy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 If this has been asked before, sorry.Looking at the clamping ring it looks like it comes apart at a join? does this mean that it can be reduced in diameter to make it easy to locate it inside the tyre? Firstly I'm sorry I didn't notice your post and completely missed it Yes the clamping ring-internal beadlock-"the cage" (as I call it ) splits in two via 4 bolts (provided of course!). This is only to make fitting easier...erm,to make it happen indeed! Usually with plastic rings a ratchet strap is used to bend them and make them slip inside the tyre (sorry this may be obvious to most but I'm just a big mouth sometimes ). Being metallic (it looks like custom PVC rings are bloody expensive,don't ask me why!) it's just a matter of putting one half at time and then fit the bolts. Oh,and they're adjustable,so whatever channel size you choose it will match. B) The diameter goes accordingly to the rim,the ring has to push exactly on the tyre beads. I asked to have them made thinner but the boss doesn't want to loose in strenght. If i missed your question please set me straight What is thickness of the centre section steel? I'll measure it for you tomorrow. We made it thinner to save on weight;actually it's 16 Kg. with the beadlock,bolts apart. Old type LR rim is 14 Kg. I have to say the SSRs weight a ton!!! Simexs should be better in comparison. Tony,the orange crew...ah...naaaaah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 M, I'm not sure its a good idea to go much thinner in the centre espicially if its not dished - you need something to add a bit of stiffness. Seriously, I think its worth the pennies. Also, what about alloy centres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Also, what about alloy centres? Why? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 So that can be trashed the first time a rock/stones in the mud get near them. other than that can't see why the hell you'd want them really. the Modulars I have were free of paint and gouged deeply from the last Winch event we did, one has a Fair size indentation on the inner side. an alloy would now be in the bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Why?Al. To up the thickness of material and not the weight. Always seemed to work well on the Bathtub. Oh, and you can have them annodised for additional bling factor Tony, yes, mine are all like that. I think the steel used on modulars is quite soft, really. I've found my Ali steering gaurd, although rather bent, has never suffered from deep gouges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 To up the thickness of material and not the weight Exactly,that was an option but soon abandoned due to the cost. What is thickness of the centre section steel? Just measured; 1cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 To up the thickness of material and not the weight. But there is such a small amount of material - only the centre disc of the wheel. You'd need more alloy than steel for the same strength. The change in volume is significant compared to the overall volume if the material, so it's far less efficient than changing a larger part - like a full skid plat or something - to alloy. Given these two factors, its hard to justify the very minor (if at all!) weight saving. Besides we are talking about weight as low as you can get it, which in a lifted offroader isn't such a bad thing... After all, tyre weighting / water filling is not unknown... Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 another thing to take into consideration with thicker centres is the length of the wheel studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Right! I didn't think of it! Hey,all 4 tyres yet inflated this morning,no leaks so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 i take it u still have standard studs on there then 7 complete threads in the nut is considered safe AFAIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 1 thread left with standard studs, arm torqued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Just measured; 1cm. Should be OK Al, the idea was that you could up the thickness of material without getting heavier going to ally centres. I didn't think about studs, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 excuse my ignorance, but what rough price are we talking per rim. I've seen comments like near SSR's and Matt Lee SR's but not knowing how much these are that doesn't help me. Thanks for posting up Michele Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Matt Lee - £170 - 200 for double beadlocks or split rims depenant on spec. Stazies - about $250-300 a corner plus shipping etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Please hold on for a few days more,the boss gave me "his" ballpark price (which sounds crazy to me),I'll have to talk about and see what happens... I'm off to the countryside for the test,speak again on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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