Cruzer's Re-Build for the Rubicon

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Guess no fireballs this time

 

I guess I read that differently

 

It gets humid inside the tire. Without the coating the beads would clump together and negate its ability to balance the tire.

I sent them follow up questions to find out how I will know when the coating is compromised because I want to do a test by applying flame via a lighter directly to the beads. Also asked what happens to the beads when you get a puncture or pop a bead - wondering if the tire vomits out the beads.

 

Sounds like they're telling you to go for it without telling you to go for it. You only YOLO once, man.

 

I thought beads were installed through the valve stem?

 

That’s how I read it

 

You can throw in a pouch(es) when you first install the tire. I'd imagine 16 ounces of beads through the valve stem would take a long time.

 

Y'all not paranoid of unbalanced tires like me

 

Decided to go with tempered glass beads instead cuz it doesn't have any special coating, it'll never clump, and.......should be friendly cheaper too!

$10 magnum+ Tire Balancing Beads for Trucks, Trailer, Off-Road Vehicles – TPMS Compatible Tempered Glass Wheel Balance Beads – One Bag x 10.5oz/300g

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DP7H8WL?smid=AZQHHWDT5J9J9

 

Can’t wait for the video!!!!

 

Also looking forward to the video. Quick google and I found this. Would these work for our trucks I wonder

https://youtube.com/shorts/sr34sz_A-_M?feature=share

 

Interested to hear your first-hand experience. I've been having a lot of trouble with weights and have been considering these.

 

https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlocks/

https://www.coyoteents.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BlInstManualRev2.pdf

 

Seems like a lot of work don't it?

 

Aside from the drilling, looks kind of similar to installing a motorcycle tire tube, I'm sure it gets easier by the 3rd wheel.

https://youtu.be/GmeOGCA4cMc?t=1398

 

Thought I was doing something wrong and had to re-watch this video. This guy basically slips the one side of the tire over the front side of the wheel like it was nothing. That shit ain't happening with these fuckin 40s. There is no flex or give whatsoever.

The fire peep show has been cancelled folks. Sorry to disappoint. Plus, I just fucked up my back. This is about all you're gonna get.... eat it up

 

The eat it up emoji is missing. All the emoticons are missing?!?!!!!

(sorry you hurt your back, Buddy)

 

Totally forgot that I need valve stems so I decided to go with these Apex for quicker air downs. I did want to go with Monster valves but decided against having to drill a hole in the wheel. I ordered a 5 pack direct from their site with a "sevenoverland" $15 discount code + free shipping + no tax!!! = $135.

https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/collections/all/products/rapid-precision-valve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvoWwftKa-Q

 

That's super cool

 

You’re gonna love the beadgrip. I’ll be surprised if you can get them mounted but a 40 might be a bit easier. Never had an issue on the old man’s rig with his beadgrips.

 

just getting them to let go can be an absolute nightmare.

poor guys at DT had to battle bead grips twice..

Once to replace a TPMS sensor after they broke mine during install, 90 minutes to break the outside bead...
Second time to r/r my 35's for 37's, they ended up shredding the the bead carcass and ended up crediting me full retail value on a Ridge Grappler.

I'm eyeing those Apex valve stems, just don't want to deal with breaking beads again :/

-JS

 

Y'all making me nervous These 40s have 4 ply side walls when most MTs only have 3 so they're a lot stiffer. Shops may never be able to get them off

 

Discount Tire shredded two of my yokohama mt's when removing them off my methods bead grips. Good luck with getting those tires on.

 

Since this set is dedicated for off road use only I hopefully won't have to remove these tires for many years. If I get sidewall punctures I will patch them. I guess if I need new free tires I'll just take it to the shop to get shredded

 

Ya they gave me a new set of K02s to make me happy.

It’s sad, I just put 37s on the tundra and already looking at 40s..

 

Do it!

 

how do the 705s look on your tundra?

 

Been too busy to put the tires on.

 

Finally got around to unboxing my warrantied RCV axle. Looks like RCV is changing things up with different style boot clamps and it appears they are using some sort of yellow adhesive to possibly keep the boot from leaking That yellow stuff dried up hard.

 

Damn still in the box and they are already rusting? If you put a coating over it to prevent additional rust, does it throw the balance off? Are CV axles balanced?