c-series don 12,477 #26 Posted Monday at 11:30 PM I think we are all forgetting about the fact that wider wheels just look cooler! 🤣🤣 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,755 #27 Posted Monday at 11:30 PM 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 17,484 #28 Posted Tuesday at 04:19 PM 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! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,965 #29 Posted Tuesday at 06:04 PM 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 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 17,484 #30 Posted Tuesday at 07:57 PM 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: Looking good! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,871 #31 Posted yesterday at 02:17 AM 8 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: 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 I find the domestication of dogs fascinating. They can turn their primal instincts on and off beyond our ability. It's no wonder they're such good companions. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,755 #32 Posted 20 hours ago 5 hours ago, ineedanother said: They can turn their primal instincts on and off beyond our ability. Most can. Not ours. That's what makes her "special".... We've tried all types, sources and levels of training & correction. Cain't be fixed. But she's a wonderful house dog! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,965 #33 Posted 17 hours ago 8 hours ago, ineedanother said: I find the domestication of dogs fascinating. They can turn their primal instincts on and off beyond our ability. It's no wonder they're such good companions. Opie is ruff (pun intended) on the groundhogs but has never met a stranger and loves people. Everyone said he would have made a good therapy type dog. IDK if they would feel the same after watching him do battle with them groundhogs, they are by no means easy to kill. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 69,411 #34 Posted 6 hours ago On 10/13/2026 at 12:19 PM, Handy Don said: On 10/12/2026 at 7:30 PM, c-series don said: I think we are all forgetting about the fact that wider wheels just look cooler! 🤣🤣 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! Got to agree with both of you, a good looking trailer queen needs good traction hen being loaded onto the trailer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
