__________________ The mere fact that a flame thrower even exists is proof that sometime, somewhere, somebody said to themselves, "You know, I'd like to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
300,
You're taking it too far out of context. Yes, you are right about radious and diameter, but what does it matter? You're thinking too much. Even a dumbass can look at his post and figure out what he was trying to say. Althought he's still way off base, you're trying a little too hard to prove a point that really does not matter.
Exactly, 300. Just let P76 drive around on his 25" or 34" magically changing tires!
__________________ The mere fact that a flame thrower even exists is proof that sometime, somewhere, somebody said to themselves, "You know, I'd like to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
For the idiots on this forum. I am not trying to convince you of anything, because you won't believe it. Just do a simple test. Park your truck on the front street. Put one rear tyre at 40 PSI and the other at 10 psi. Mark each tyre directly at the bottom. Move the truck in a straight line, with NO DIFFLOCKS engaged, so that one of the wheels does 3 complete turns and the marker is back at the bottom. If the marker on the other tyre is also back to its bottom position, them I am clueless. If it is not, then look in the mirror to see who the idiot is.
In the context of this thread, this particular point means FA. It is just certain morons love picking up on minor points and making them major.
And for the mathematically inclined, the radius of a circle is ALWAYS half the diameter. So even though they are not the same, that have a strict relationship.
Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,445
Gallery:
0
34" tire to an effective 25" tire on a 16" rim is not far fetched. p76 did not say his entire tire shrunk to 25".
34" has a radius of 17" of which 8" is wheel leaving 9" of tire.
25" has a radius of 12.5" of which 8" is wheel leaving 4.5" of tire.
The 34" tire with tire deflated X psi. is acting like a 25" tire because there is only 4.5 inches of tire 'thickness' between the wheel and the ground. You can check the diff, it's also 4.5" closer to the ground also.
Diameter really only helps in determining what tire will fit in the wheel well, because the tire is not under compression anywhere but the section touching the ground. The distance between the center of the hub and the center of the contact patch of the tire is the effective or rolling radius, and double that is the size of the tire you are really using. So less tire pressure, less radius measurement to the ground, less effective tire size. Measure your tires from hub center up to the top of the tire, then measure from hub center to the ground. They are different.
The whole tire does not change from 34" to 25", It just acts like a 25" when deflated. Imagine zero sidewall support, at zero pressure you are using a 16" tire.... otherwise known as the wheel. Shal we get into the gearing ramifications of lowering pressure in tires?
Thor, they are not interested in explanations. I felt it was clear what I was stating, but maybe I should have used the term "rolling radius" or "effective radius". But I did not realise that I was writting the tax act. These guys just like to argue. This is what has happened in previous posts, particularly with 300BHP, just starts going off at a tangent over one word or a word missing.
It would appear that I will have to take a course in legal writting if this stupidity is to stop.
Arguments on this forum are humorous. They are always so heated, but they seem to stay at somewhat of a humane level and the minute you think they are going to blow up, they just stay at a constant bickering level. It's impressive. I wouldve expected after a page that someone would blow up and everyone would get banned.
I guess it's just how it works here... because that's what just about every thread consists of.
LOL, yes this thread is old, but funny. I will say though, I've had my Rover for a year and a half now, wheeled the piss out of it on all sorts of terrain from snow, rocks, and mud, and more terrain to roam later on. I haven't really had a drivetrain issue, but I know I will later on.
It all depends on who is driving the rig, and how you use it. Horsing it will possibly break something, like axle shafts, u joints, gears whatever. Just by taking it easy you can get over the obstacle, at least to the vehicle's capability.
My 2 cents
__________________
Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator
"Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground.
-LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains
-RTE 2" Lift Springs
-Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises)
-KMC Front Diff Guard
-4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting
-Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone)
-2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights
-Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar
-Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel
-T-Case out of an 92' RRC
-Custom full length roof rack
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Linear Mode
