Topic: new wheel fits...no spacer required :D

[mr_manny]

finally got around to testing my trial wheel that arrived a few weeks ago.




running fj60 vented rotors w/large 4runner calipers




16" wheels are available through summit with a custom BS = 3 1/8th inches




NO caliper clearance issues to report




now I just need to order 3 more, and rubber to match


The only thing better then the manufacturing quality of the wheel is the cost - $47 each,

Part# 70-7660-SPEC
http://www.uswheel.com/trailer/75_detail.gif


SPEC = you must specify the BS
US wheel informed me that 3 1/8th is the Minimum BS available on this 16x6 wheel.

All custom BS wheels will be BARE metal, and take a week or so before they are shipped...you shoot them what ever color you want.

last pic w/TRE clearence




btw,
They also make a 16x7 (70-7760-SPEC) wheel, which may be available w/less BS...
http://www.uswheel.com/steel/70_detail.gif

 

[79coyotefrg]

SWEET

[greenfox]

 Manny why didn't you ask the fox for some wheels, I have wheels that will fit and they are landcruiser


 This should work for you but it is on the small size

[mr_manny [OP]]

remaining wheels arrived



Beadlock kit from ruffstuffspecialties.com, thanks Dan




another angle of backspacing

between stock




new wheels

[orangefj45]

righton manny! i'll be inspecting your rig at rubithon in a few weeks. 

[peesalot]

Well,well, magine meetin you fellas here.......

[greenfox]

 John keep out of are hide out

[peesalot]

Manny , I got a set of 36's if ya wanna run em ? all mounted and ready for Rubithon.

[mr_manny [OP]]

Thanks John,
I picked up a set of 285/75R16s...don't think I have enough lift for 36s

definitely appreciate the offer

[mr_manny [OP]]

ok, my buddy Doug welded up 2 inners

started like this




after some grinding






thanks Doug for the proper valve orientation




after some sanding from a 60grit disc






I think this one is ready for etching primer and paint




3 more to go...

[greenfox]

 Looks good Manny

[mr_manny [OP]]

Originally I was going to use an etching primer, but only found etching solution.

tip - wear gloves when dealing with etching/water solution...ouch



primer



painted




ring



After looking at these pics, I've decided to rattle-can the rings black...think they will look nicer two-tone

mount on monday  

[Hammerhead]

righton manny! i'll be inspecting your rig at rubithon in a few weeks. 

Well,well, magine meetin you fellas here.......

John keep out of are hide out

  Man, I tell you what, they let anyone in here.  There goes the neighborhood!!! 

[mr_manny [OP]]

cleaned up tire beads with a wire brush (outside of back-side, and both sides of front bead)

placed wheel on the ground, and install wheel with some soapy-water
(surprised how easy it was)



through in your balancing media (I used Airsoft pellets) and center wheel on face of ring before installing the ring.



torqued all 35 bolts @10lbs, and call it good...

 






After some high-speed tests, I was not pleased w/the Airsoft media...and with only one day before Rubithon (don't trailer my rig), I had them mounted as a regular wheel

I really like the versatility of these DIY Beadlocks.
Run them as a regular wheel, then switch to a Beadlock system when I upgrade to larger tires
 
They worked great on the trail






for the record, no air was lost while tires where mounted as Beadlocks...
 
see you on the trail,
manny

[BUDDERS]

How do you like those Cooper Tires?  I've been checking into them for my project, but not too many people are running them.

[mr_manny [OP]]

I've only had them for one trip, but they did last on the con...
ask me again after a few trips

I can say they are more nosy then bfg MTs.

[mr_manny [OP]]

my new wallpaper   

[slickrock1]

I have the same tire in a 35. I couldn't be happer. They grab rock (granite) hard.  So much so that I popped my front up in a place I just burned tire before. Had it in two low with a locker in back. I was surprised they never slipped.  They just grabbed and pulled me up. They clean well in snow and mud. They are quiet and wear well.  They air down to around 10 psi (or 8 if I am feeling lucky) and no issues.  They also track straight and do not follow ruts or gooves in the road. For the Sierra Nevadas, they are a perfect tire year around.  I would by them over MTRs anyday.  But for Mississippi mud, well that isn't what the tire is designed for.