c-series don 12,467 #26 Posted 19 hours ago I think we are all forgetting about the fact that wider wheels just look cooler! 🤣🤣 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,745 #27 Posted 19 hours ago Just now, peter lena said: @ebinmaine @sqrlgtrwas thinking about , relatively light weight for that tire width , winter traction , favors narrower , with chains , for slippery grip , pete On paper you're correct but my own experience shows me that the extra weight of a wider tire and more fluid is VERY beneficial. There's also another couple inches of metal from the chains biting the ground. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 17,475 #28 Posted 2 hours ago 16 hours ago, ebinmaine said: On paper you're correct but my own experience shows me that the extra weight of a wider tire and more fluid is VERY beneficial. There's also another couple inches of metal from the chains biting the ground. The coefficient of friction, area, and normal force the keys, right? Tread, chains, and ground condition determine the coefficient. Contact patch governs area. Weight is the normal force. They all must play together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,950 #29 Posted 50 minutes ago Got um welded together. Found some old aluminum siding and cut me a strip out and used thatvas a backer for my weld and it worked great. I had them tacked in 3 different places and just welded a1 1/2 to 2 inch bead rotatiing wheel to a different spot trying to keep heat down a little. Ran out of supplies (primer, Bondo, sandpaper etc.) and had to quit for the day. Opie took care of some business while we where at shop also. He is a groundhog killing mochine. This is the eighth one Ive seen him kill and he has probably killed more than that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
