I've been toying with the idea of taking standard off-the-shelf 8" rims for golf carts, ATV's, etc. that take a 21x12x8" tire, and fitting them with a
custom flange so I can attach them to my Libre for beach use.
Is there any interest out there for this, or am I the only nut that doesn't want to import plastic Kadkat wheels?Bucky - 11-10-2006 at 10:17 AM
I still use the standard kite buggy rims, but I run with those exact tires. They're a #@%$#! to get on the rims, but I run them at such low pressure
(less than 5psi) I don't worry about a blowout. They are great for playing in the soft stuff. The treaded ones give me great traction, and the
slicks are fast and floaty on the really soft stuff.
Check out the photos on my posting entitiled "flexi mods" on this site.goreo95033 - 11-10-2006 at 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by Bucky
I still use the standard kite buggy rims, but I run with those exact tires. They're a #@%$#! to get on the rims, but I run them at such low pressure
(less than 5psi) I don't worry about a blowout.
Yes, they are a #@%$#!, and the shoulders don't square up like they were designed. And I want to swap wheels with tires, and not have to remount
tires all the time.
I've had a helluva time finding a US distributor for the plastic wheels, which would need to be imported. Whereas the ATV and golf cart rims are
easily available. Hell, even Wallmart sells them.
Or for more of a Dave Sabilino pimp-my-ride look, there are some sweet polished aluminum mags available.:smug:Bucky - 16-10-2006 at 08:27 AM
I'd love to get some spare rims. The only problem I've found, is getting ones whose bearing match my bearing's inner diameter, or better yet....Find
a way to add standard 4-bolt axle hubs to my buggy He he..... that'd be cool...... he he....Wallrat - 16-10-2006 at 12:00 PM
If you're using atv tires, then a 10" wheel whould be lighter and handle better. Specifically you might wanna look at Douglas Blue Labels. They're
.125" thick and are easily the lightest on the market. Try www.rockymountainatv.com for some of the best prices.
If you need any help, just lemme know. I'm a metal worker with a full shop.Pablo - 16-10-2006 at 05:01 PM
I know you can get complete 4x100 hub assemblys from some stores, Around here, Princess Auto carry's everything needed to build your own trailer. All
you'd have to do is weld the hubs onto your buggy axle and you'd be in business. Gonna gain some weight though,Wallrat - 16-10-2006 at 05:10 PM
