spikeman Posted October 25, 2003 Report Posted October 25, 2003 Hi all I'm thinking of getting these Here and am wanting to know: 1.how much they are worth 2. will they upset the balance of my v-max with a standard barrow wheel at the front, what effect will it have on power slides ect. 3. will i need to get longer bolts 4. will they cause vibrating on hard dry grass/mud due to the large tread pattern Oh forgot to say that i do all my buggying inland on grass. Cheers in advance Spike Quote
Snake Posted October 25, 2003 Report Posted October 25, 2003 its just a thought. why not ask the guy your buying them off. Quote
spikeman Posted October 25, 2003 Author Report Posted October 25, 2003 Hi Have done that by way of pm but i wanted some indepedent advice, after all the guy is selling them and he is not going to tell me he hates them and they vibrate like a turbo charged "rabbit" when on hard ground, make the front wash out on turns and that is why he only used them once. So do you have any advice? Spike Quote
Snake Posted October 25, 2003 Report Posted October 25, 2003 never buggied on grass so cant comment on that, but the nobblies i got on my truck will shake your teeth outta your head if you run em hard ,they grip well but they will slide. ive never had any probs with the front washing out . like the man said you pay your money and takes your chances. depends on how much you want em. if it helps Quote
spikeman Posted October 25, 2003 Author Report Posted October 25, 2003 Thanks Snake Do you run knobblies all round or just at the back? If you run all round that may be why you dont suffer from the front washing out. What are your thoughts on this. Do you know anyone who runs big grippy wheels on the back and a barrow on the front? Spike Quote
Snake Posted October 25, 2003 Report Posted October 25, 2003 no sorry mate i dont ,most of the guys i hang with are running grooved BF's on the back, barrows or intermediate up front. sure some body else will chip in soon Quote
spikeman Posted October 25, 2003 Author Report Posted October 25, 2003 Thanks again for help Snake. Anyone else...? Spike Quote
Tom183 Posted October 26, 2003 Report Posted October 26, 2003 Took a look at the picture, those look like big ATV tires - with a tread designed for pushing, not rolling/sideforce. Also looks like a mud tread - big, thick lugs... And they look a lot bigger than a std barrow wheel - back end would be higher than the front (might look cool but feel weird). Bottom line: they look heavy, and the tread looks like an odd one for use on a buggy... Quote
anc Posted October 26, 2003 Report Posted October 26, 2003 check out the Skandinavian Tyre and Rim Company. Starco. they have millions of wheels. I got mine from them http://www.zone.ee/popwar/andrease%20valmis%20bagi/ check the last two. http://www.starcoeurope.com is the place where to buy them. my wheels cost me 100$ for the 3 of them. metal rims. wheel diameter is 15 inches and they are 6 inches wide. no vibration or anything. Quote
buster boy Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 Big nobblys are heavy and create alot of rolling resistance all in all slower will grip on grass etc, but u could spend more time out of buggy rather than in depends on kite wind etc. Also will you have enough clearance for your arms and various other body parts between the axles with them been so huge would hurt if you caught ya arm in them pulling a turn. They are going to grip well so front end ****ing its self could happen as quoted above biggys on back ribbed extra wide on rear is a good balance might be worth looking at hope this helps and has not bored you cheers. Quote
spikeman Posted October 27, 2003 Author Report Posted October 27, 2003 Thanks all, I'll have a look at the links posted. As for the weight, i thought it was not that bad a thing. Having heavy rear wheels will give me more weight out wide and maybe make it harder to tip over. Your comments on this ???? I had not thought of hitting my arm on a tread ridge and yes i guess it would hurt. If i fitted an extra wide front wheel would i need to put extra wide front forks on my v-max or would they fit on standers forks. Also has anyone had any thoughts on how much the wheels are are worth? Cheers Spike Quote
stonemonkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 If you put big heavey wheels and tyres on the back with a standard barrow front , the front will be too light and not enough friction to turn your buggy quickly .i.e the front will wash out all the time . so you would need to put a wider tyre on the fron as well , I use kenda 401 18x850-8 not quite bigfoots but ribbed and large floatation foot print , works well on all but really soft sand check this thread out http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24932 and they fit nicely on to standard barrow rims you should really get a swan kneck down tube and wider forks if you want to fit on to the front. cheers M Quote
spikeman Posted October 27, 2003 Author Report Posted October 27, 2003 Thanks stone, you confirmed my thoughts about the front washing out. Would you recomend the kenda's front and rear then? and would i defenently need the wide forks for them? Cheers Spike Quote
stonemonkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 yeah you really need the same or slightly bigger on the front to avoid washing out , if you have the same size on the front either add weight to you front end or I run my front tire at about half the pressure of the back , this seems to work for me , but things might be different for you , If you need a front end and swan kneck have a chat with tony from Square meter (you will need new forks at least if you have a libra barrow fork ) http://www.square-metre.co.uk/ hi will sort you out good and proper LOL Quote
spikeman Posted October 27, 2003 Author Report Posted October 27, 2003 Cool cheers m8. I dont suppose you have any or know where i can see some pics of them on a rim. Spike Quote
stonemonkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 oddley enough I do :D:D:D:D http://www.buggywielen.nl/images/products/midi%20BF%208.5.jpg Quote
MadAndy71 Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 Those look like my rear tyres. Got standard barrows on the front and I do suffer from the wash outs ven with a few less PSI in them. I am too tight at the moment to get some wider forks so currently looking for a flat profile trye so the edge gives me more purchase on a turn or even a different tread pattern. Neither will add to the weight to give the desired effect but hopefully a bit of compensation can be clawed back through grip. Quote
stonemonkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 DO you squeak when you walk M8 ??? wht awas that DUCKS ARSE LMAO get a new fron end m8 you won't look back :D:D have you got the 18x850-8 on the back ??? Quote
MadAndy71 Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 Just doing a pm to ya mate. I am tight as I was looking to spend a good £800 on new kites. Situ may have changed now. I have still got the old pound notes in my wallet! Quote
stonemonkey Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 sell your bullets m8 and buy razors second hand get a new front end from square meter (marcus = darkwater ) they do a inbetween that will take up to 10" wide tires see my PM l8rs M Quote
spikeman Posted October 27, 2003 Author Report Posted October 27, 2003 Humm...! i think i'm gonna wait, save up a bit and maybe get some bigfoot lights, a swan kneak and wide forks all togeather. But then again the kenda's are a lot cheaper. lol Spike Quote
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