widen rear wheels

[c-series don 12,478]

I think we are all forgetting about the fact that wider wheels just look cooler! 🤣🤣

[ebinmaine 80,757]

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.  

[Handy Don 17,484]

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!

[sqrlgtr 3,977]

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 

[Handy Don 17,484]

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:

Looking good!

[ineedanother 2,871]

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. 

[ebinmaine 80,757]

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!

 

[sqrlgtr 3,977]

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.

[953 nut 69,473]

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.          

[sqrlgtr 3,977]

Im slow but I am getting there. You know how it is an hour here and a few minutes there making shop time. Ready for final wet sanding and then some paint. Any recommendations for a rally color that closely matches the Wheel Horse silver/Rally color? I believe I will break out the spray gun instead of using spray bombs 💣. Its been hit and miss on the spray bombs lately some sprayed ok and then a few was awful. 

[ebinmaine 80,757]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

Any recommendations for a rally color that closely matches the Wheel Horse silver/Rally color?

 

@kpinnc or @JCM  ?

 

 

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

spray bombs lately some sprayed ok and then a few was awful

 

What brand?

[sqrlgtr 3,977]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

@kpinnc or @JCM  ?

 

 

 

What brand?

Rustoluem, sometimes I wonder if it is where I get it from and think it may be getting a little age on it.

Edited 1 hour ago by sqrlgtr

[JCM 11,416]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

@kpinnc or @JCM  ?

 

 

 

What brand?

Eastwood Rally Wheel Argent Silver is said to be a very close match. Never used it , but have known others that have in the spray bombs. A General motors match. Good luck.