Happy Pappy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah you read it right... Wenching the predator into the toy hauler I have to bolt on some stock VW wheels and even then it just barley fits, Then I have to lock them up so they don't get stolen. So, I am thinking 24" Dia. plywood wheels. Glue & screw 2 layers of 3/4 shop maple together giving me 1-1/2" thick wheel. Cool thing is I have a CNC in the shop and can do some pretty neat stuff, perfect circle, bolt patterns etc. Anyone seen anything like this? Look forward to any comments, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19th_AT Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 No but im sure you will have some awesome pics ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes I have and it works. They do dig in the sand so be aware of that. The guy that used them would winch his car in the trailer. If I remember right, his were two 3/4 inch plywood pieces sandwiched together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Pappy Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Seems to work pretty good. Guess I don't have to worry about flats :-) Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Haha bling bling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 classic, need something for traction to get up ramp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 classic, need something for traction to get up ramp https://www.google.com/search?q=mountain+bike+tires&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=598&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=EKRmVOmNKMyrogTRyIHIDQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&dpr=1.5#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=NYAAaiPQ3-jI0M%253A%3BzGEVHk7GiDcejM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.btosportsnews.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F08%252Fschwalbe-hans-dampf-mountain-bike-tire1.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.btosports.com%252Fmoto-news%252Fmotocross-news%252Fschwalbe-hans-dampf-mountain-bike-tire-product-spotlight%252F%3B900%3B634 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 mountain bike tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'd run the 29" tubeless, less chance of a pinch flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Pappy Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 We winch it in otherwise the hauler/place to live smells like exhaust. I got all 4 on tonight first thing I noticed was some nice flat plates to use for a dead nuts alignment. Pretty cool. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Pappy Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 kind-a funny looking, maybe cut out some rain deer and have a santa sleigh :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 You should consider marketing those as I'm sure you are not alone in the 'tight fit' category 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Good idea ^ Pretty ingenious. Duners do whatever it takes to get their stuff out to the dunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Pappy Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Maybe... I know when I was racing Formula Fords we used Transport wheels that were a cast aluminum wheel with cycle tires, pricy but really nice http://www.rsport.us/For_Sale_Rsport_F2000.html These woody's cost 1-1/2 sheet of 3/4" maple Ply, some glue, and 80 1-1/4" face frame screws. BAM!! Done deal :-) What is really cool is that I shaved 4" off the front (Was 79" using stock VW's now 75") that means this buggy will now fit on a flat trailer and the quads can go in the Toy Hauler. Bonus... When there off the car in the hot desert sun they make great sun shade hats... Uhh unless your getting a little thin on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Make sure to reinforce the floor (maybe lay down some plywood) where those contact trailer floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Pappy Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 ya know that's a good thought, concentrating all that weight in such a small area could definitly create damage to the floor... definitly going to address that! Thank You, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanhiggins2002 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ya know that's a good thought, concentrating all that weight in such a small area could definitly create damage to the floor... definitly going to address that! Thank You, Chris I may be contacting you for some wood wheels myself. seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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