What's this about steelies
01-22-2008, 02:12 PM
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JK Junkie
01-23-2008, 02:05 PM
#14
JK Super Freak
It isn't the momentum of steel wheels that brake axles... its the sudden stop of a wheel regardless of type. One of my favorite projects was redisigning the yoke on the V-22 Osprey. The yoke controlled the shift in power from one prop to the other in the event that an engine failed. That was one of the few times I've witnessed where momentum could snap a drive shaft or yoke in this case with out a second thought.
The weight difference between the stock tires and new tires don't really add to the equation. It's the sudden hault that does the trick.
For momentum to play a role an axle must brake simply by transfering power from one wheel to another.
The weight difference between the stock tires and new tires don't really add to the equation. It's the sudden hault that does the trick.
For momentum to play a role an axle must brake simply by transfering power from one wheel to another.
01-23-2008, 02:28 PM
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JK Super Freak
I was at the dealers and talking to the service manager and he told me that if I had him put on some steelies(soft 8's) or similar that he would not warranty my drive-train because they twist and screw up u-joints is this true? He says he has replaced three times on one truck and no more steelies! ... can someone explain if there is any merit to this statement? I would like to know if I should be putting any faith in this statement or my service manager?
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I wouldn't just find another dealer - your old one will continue to screw people unless confronted with facts. Just MHO.
01-23-2008, 03:14 PM
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Thanks for all the responses it helps out a lot when there are people to confirm or discredit so I can sift through my dealers bull 
I was kinda hoping to go with the steelies for now for price and not being a lot of cheaper black wheels out there right now that I like. Every time I find one boom don't come in my size or $$ here are a couple that I do like so far are the PC 8179, and 7089. Looks like I'm going to have to do some searching for a new dealership around that will do a lift for me, if not I might have to eat it and say mmm 
I was kinda hoping to go with the steelies for now for price and not being a lot of cheaper black wheels out there right now that I like. Every time I find one boom don't come in my size or $$ here are a couple that I do like so far are the PC 8179, and 7089. Looks like I'm going to have to do some searching for a new dealership around that will do a lift for me, if not I might have to eat it and say mmm