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[alta825]

Looks like it's a Road Armor setup

 

[TexGX]

It is Road Armor. I have the same one.

TexGX

 

[fwmc]

Re: DOT approved beadlocks- Rockmonster

Good topic, nice pics.

Anybody interested in in DOT approved Rockmonster beadlocks?

I am trying to get Hutchinson to make me a set or do a production run that will fit our rigs when their current stock of 17's run out. All they need to do is make the bore diameter 5mm larger to accommodate our hub.

Anybody?

 

[JoeH-SMB]

Re: DOT approved beadlocks- Rockmonster

Good topic, nice pics.

Anybody interested in in DOT approved Rockmonster beadlocks?

I am trying to get Hutchinson to make me a set or do a production run that will fit our rigs when their current stock of 17's run out. All they need to do is make the bore diameter 5mm larger to accommodate our hub.

Anybody?

Pricey little buggers but man are they bada$$. I prefer the Jeep model than the one for the Ford trucks. Can you specify which one if they have to do an individual production run? Maybe it's the excuse I need to get bigger brakes which means a rim change from 16 to 17 or 18".

 

[skyrat-SMB]

So JoeH, give us the details.
Awesome looking combination.

 

[JoeH-SMB]

So JoeH, give us the details.
Awesome looking combination.

I don't have any. I lifted the pic from the monster site in response to fmwc's post regarding putting in a custom order.

 

[rionapo]

Re: Tire and Wheel Gallery

Mine is a little different:

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Mike

Mike,

I'd say! :e7: How do you drive your rig with the trailer in front?

Don

 

[rallypanam]

Re: Tire and Wheel Gallery

Mike,

I'd say! :e7: How do you drive your rig with the trailer in front?

Don

Carefully?

 

[BroncoHauler-SMB]

Re: Tire and Wheel Gallery

Mike,

I'd say! :e7: How do you drive your rig with the trailer in front?

Don

Carefully?

He only drives in reverse. That way it doesn't show up on the odometer.

 

[fwmc]

Re: Rock Monster Beadlocks

So here's what I know...

I talked to Mike at Rock Monster Sales about getting a set of wheels for a 2010 SMB. He said he doesn't make any that fit a Ford after 2006. Check out the website. P/N WA-1248.

He indicated that GM HD P/N WA -1174 or Dodge P/N WA-1175 could work but the bore would have to be machined to 4.92" to fit a 2010 Ford hub.

My assumptions are that to fit a SMB (2010) the wheel needs to be 17 x 9 or 8.5, 8 on 6.5, with a backspace of 4.5" or less so that it doesn't rub anywhere.

I not a mechanic or teck guy but these wheels would be awesome! I like to air down my tires but it's a little freaky when your out there.... It would be great to have Beadlocks.

He is looking into machining a set for me but with enough interest maybe they would produce a number of outer wheel halves to fit our trucks and everyone else that owns a ford.

Comments please.

 

[boywonder]

What happened after 2006 to make them not fit? The vans have been 8 x 6.5 forever....

 

[jage]

What happened after 2006 to make them not fit? The vans have been 8 x 6.5 forever....

No SMB has been reverting them back to 8x6.5 when doing their 4x4 system, 2wd vans still made the 170mm switch, but I'd guess the issue is brake caliper size, which forces a bigger rim. Then again machining the bore is about fitting them on the hubs.

Also last I checked (2001ish?) running beadlocks on the street was illegal. It didn't stop me, but those things don't usually get less restrictive. I can't remember if it was a state or federal violation though... If you're after beadlocks you can have them made out of almost any wheel, or go with an alternative like bead screws, or internal beadlocks, or whatever else exists now.

 

[boywonder]

Jage: I believe the stock 2WD E-series vans are all 8 x 6.5"......I understand that the SMB and most other 4WD conversions are 8 x170. My Advanced 4x4 conversion uses 8 x 6.5 (old Kingpin Dana 60).

 

[rallypanam]

most other 4WD conversions are 8 x170. My Advanced 4x4 conversion uses 8 x 6.5 (old Kingpin Dana 60).

I know Agile Offroad stays with 8x6.5.

 

[BogusBlake]

Also last I checked (2001ish?) running beadlocks on the street was illegal. It didn't stop me, but those things don't usually get less restrictive. I can't remember if it was a state or federal violation though... If you're after beadlocks you can have them made out of almost any wheel, or go with an alternative like bead screws, or internal beadlocks, or whatever else exists now.

Hutchinson makes some DOT double beadlocks http://www.hutchinsoninc.com/CMS/index. ... y-Beadlock

I had a set of Stazworks double beadlocks on my rock buggy and they had "DOT" stamped on the rim, but I can't actually find any other documentation that they are.
http://stazworks.com/rims.htm

 

[mikracer]

For those of you who have purchased after market wheels, are you buying 5 wheels and tires? I think I read on here that some people are buying 5 and rotating in the spare. I'll be lifting my 2wd van soon and I'm trying to decide whether to buy 5 or just buy 4 and use a stock steel wheel as a spare with a used tire (matching).

 

[tlg-SMB]

Have 5 and include the spare in the rotation. Make sure you get a TPMS in each one (if applicable).

 

[pinz712]

265/75 R16 on a stock 2008 e350. No problems with Rubbing.[photo:3unqjgs3]32234[/photo:3unqjgs3]

 

[Bahamame]

Nitto makes a 355/60R20 - it's the best 'looking' setup I've seen... perfectly proportioned.. as soon as I get a van, I'll show ya'll :a1:

 

[Tapatio]

Ditched the BFG's for Toyo's and went to a 33.4" Open Country A/T II 295/75-R16

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