to be fair , it isn't out of the question to run such a massive diameter but in the KM3.
If they're anything like the KO2 , the things are lighter than most.
yup, I checked. the 39x13.50R17/C KM3 it looks like the guy has is sitting at around 88lbs per tire. A Nitto 37 D carcass is heavier than that , I'm pretty sure.
Now, those creeper BLs weigh a lot more , heh.
my point being , if judicious with that jk skinny pedal , our friend will prolly be ok. I'd still want rcvs and suitable housings if I was gonna sling that much wheel. I'd go w a 37 and lighten my wheel choice if staying on the built 44s.
Hi Jeffery,
Thanks you did a very fair assessment of my Rubi's current setup, I fully agree.
The ex-owner built this setup and did only 2 difficult trails on 37's end of life w/ these Creeper BLs without problems. He decided to sell it and got a great deal on these 5x 39's KM3 and installed it to help the sell.
My plan is to return to the trails with a "gentle approach" and if I see some risk, I will use that thing some are reluctant: Winch!
My next year bonus in April is already "budgeted" for the RCVs, anyway I know it won't be risk free from breakages,
If I start to have problems after the RCVs, my plan is to reduce to the 37's w/ lighter wheels.
I handled without breakages for 3 years doing lots of difficult trails w/ my last TJ with D30/D35 trussed, gusseted, G2 shafts, 4.56 G2 and 35's Creepy Crawler and BLs, so I learned to push that skinny pedal only when strictly needed. :-)
The guy that currently owns the TJ is much less gentle (and maybe luckier!) as the TJ stills there surviving without breakages...I almost had a heart attack with some videos he sent me. hahahaha
Cheers.
Topic: NOVEMBER 15th - 17th: ADVENTURE OFFROAD PARK (DISCUSSION) (Read 4120 times)
