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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: 4PLAYZJ on May 04, 2014, 07:35:58 PM

Title: H1 Wheels
Post by: 4PLAYZJ on May 04, 2014, 07:35:58 PM: Anyone run H1 wheels before? They are the same wheel pattern as my axles, the backspacing will compensate nicely for my retarded wide axles and I have no hubs to worry about sticking out. I am just curious how well the double bead lock works and if it is possible to get them to balance at all.
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: Immortal on May 04, 2014, 08:28:15 PM: I was playing around with the idea too, Will. I decided not to due to the limited tire sizes available. But, I have no experience with them.
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: hps4evr on May 04, 2014, 08:45:52 PM: 16.5"x9" wide... Not a common size anymore but still available... They look badass too;)
I'd try them but not sure where to get them near here...
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: 4PLAYZJ on May 04, 2014, 09:03:53 PM: I found some in Ontario. 24 bolt with 37/12.5 mtr kevlars 80% tread(Mil spec ones with the super thick sidewalls) Landed here in Calgary $1700 for 4.
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: LukeDuke on May 04, 2014, 10:08:36 PM: What axle are you running? With all that back spacing you might run into fitment issues with steering and such. Mine are recentered with 4"back spacing. Also with the factory setup your hubs usually end up sticking out further then your rims. Bellavista has a really good write up on pirate. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hummer_Rims/
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: 4PLAYZJ on May 04, 2014, 10:18:22 PM: I'm going to be installing front and rear AAM axles from a 2003 dodge ram 3500. No hubs to deal with(sealed hubs) and the stock wheels have around 6.5" of backspacing. I know that I will have to get a machine shop to enlarge the hub openings slightly and I will shave my calipers a bit. How are they on the road for balancing?
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: raf2379 on May 04, 2014, 10:21:47 PM: Edmonton apparently has some

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/calgary/bfgoodrich-and-goodyears-on-beadlock-rims/546403737?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: LukeDuke on May 04, 2014, 10:29:51 PM: I have 40" TSL'S. So I cant comment on balancing. But they should be fine. Only thing that would effect it would be the runflats if you plan on cutting them down.
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: 4PLAYZJ on May 04, 2014, 10:37:50 PM: Quote from: LukeDuke on May 04, 2014, 10:29:51 PM
I have 40" TSL'S. So I cant comment on balancing. But they should be fine. Only thing that would effect it would be the runflats if you plan on cutting them down.

I figured I would order some pvc inserts. You run the stock runflats?
Title: Re: H1 Wheels
Post by: GiS on May 05, 2014, 06:49:21 AM: You can also cut down the factory magnesium run-flats .. It's really fun cause the magnesium is so volatile :)