Getting it with a SWB [Archive]


Pirate4x4.Com > Brand Specific Tech > Suzuki > Getting it with a SWB PDA : Getting it with a SWB evilfij 07-15-2002, 08:25 PM first off I don't have a zuk but I thought you guys would be best to ask. Here is what I have: 88in wheelbase, sprung under w/ ~8in of travel per corner, portal axles locked front and rear, 4 banger with ~70hp and a 70:1 crawl rig weighs right around 3000lbs. alloy body with alloy pick up cab, no cage (I know give me some more time) My question is how big can I go with tires before it turns into a stink bug. It has some worn out 280-85 r16 goodyears for it but I can get some 16x9.00 (36in) michelins for it cheap. Likewise at what point are my tires too small, 33s, is it realistic to get though most things on 33s or 34s? Ron Shrock 07-15-2002, 09:02 PM I believe fatkid won Carnage on the Con running 33's. I wouldnt go over 35's on 88" wb, but that's just me. look here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51607&highlight=wheelbase+tires fatkid 07-15-2002, 10:07 PM Some people think it's all about the tires, However it would be nice to have some meats but you have to be able to pull them.:) I feel that I'm stuck at 33's until I'm geared lower than 80:1... 0ILBURNER 07-16-2002, 12:36 PM Originally posted by evilfij Here is what I have: 88in wheelbase, sprung under w/ portal axles locked front and rearLikewise at what point are my tires too small, 33s, is it realistic to get though most things on 33s or 34s? Ron I'd be tempted to go spring-over and run 32's - you will have tons of ground clearance with those axles :grinpimp: billj 07-16-2002, 12:52 PM It depends a lot on what type of running you do. I´m at a final drive ratio of 87:1 and sping 35" TSL/SX in the mud with no problem, but lack tire speed in reverse to clean the tread effectively. In my case, a smaller tire would actually be worse. If you run mud, a 35" somewhat less agressive than a Swamper would prolly work OK with your setup. But if you you´re set on Swampers or Boggers, it´d prolly be better to go a bit smaller... As for rocks......:confused: :beer: :beer: Hank 07-16-2002, 01:42 PM With portal axles riding on 33's should give you the clearance of a 36 inch tire. Am I correct?? Stick with the 33's and stay low.... slow and low that is the tempo...... Shrock 07-16-2002, 02:55 PM billj, why do you run super-wide SX's for mud? Seems like all the mudracer guys run skinny Boggers or TSL's...like a 34x9.5. billj 07-17-2002, 05:27 AM Originally posted by Shrock billj, why do you run super-wide SX's for mud? Seems like all the mudracer guys run skinny Boggers or TSL's...like a 34x9.5. Three reasons... 1) Most of the mud ´round here is bottomless. I use a wide tire and the Zuk´s light weight to my advantage, "floating" on the surface. Most of my friends, running Heeps and Toys, just sink to the axles and sit there looking stupid!!...:flipoff2: :D I wouldn´t have the HP to turn a buried tire, so it´s better to stay on top... 2) When it´s not waist deep mud, then it´s deep ruts, mostly created by thin tractor style tires. My relatively wide stance, combined with the side lugs on the SX tire enables me to "climb" up both outside walls of the ruts, often making the difference between stuck and not-stuck... The only care I have to take is to not go too low with my tire pressures so as not to blow a bead. At least until I get my beadlocks mounted, that is... I´ve already machined the rings, but now I´ve gotta dismount the tires and weld the rings up, all a real PITA...:p 3) The third and most important reason.......... THEY LOOK COOL!!!!!!!!!!!! :flipoff2: :D :flipoff2: :D :beer: :beer: