Question #11: So what is it gonna be, Crazy?

[Mister Pinky]

The 20's suffer that much? Have not heard any complaints. So would you say I should upgrade to beadlocks and keep for a second set?

Is this an aftermarket Shelby?


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Does that have the Trinity motor? Does the convertible make that chassis feel like a wet noodle with all that torque?

 

[Frank N]

So I need to man up and get the 17's with beadlocks to go between?

Or you can wait if you prefer the 17/18 version of beadlocks and get them off ebay.

I got a second set to convert to real beadlock....for when I absolutely must travel at excessive speed on the beach

 

[Frank N]

I've talked (a bit) about it for 11 months. I think I can make 3 more.

I think the real question is 'Can the rest of us wait three more months?'

LOL

 

[BroncoAZ]

Or you can wait if you prefer the 17/18 version of beadlocks and get them off ebay.

I got a second set to convert to real beadlock....for when I absolutely must travel at excessive speed on the beach

In all my years of offroading, I've only ever lost a bead once. I had to drive off the trail to avoid a mountain biker and I hit a rock that pulled the tire off the bead while cutting the sidewall bad enough it required tire replacement. Unless you're running under 25 psi at high speed I can't see a need for beadlocks, under 25 psi you'd probably overheat the sidewall and damage the tire anyway. Using the same 315/70R17 tires on my 5500# Bronco I found that 18 psi was the sweet spot for crawling and general trail use. For high speed wash or dirt I was good around 25 psi.

 

[911 Crazy]

Or you can wait if you prefer the 17/18 version of beadlocks and get them off ebay.

I got a second set to convert to real beadlock....for when I absolutely must travel at excessive speed on the beach

nice

 

[Frank N]

In all my years of offroading, I've only ever lost a bead once. I had to drive off the trail to avoid a mountain biker and I hit a rock that pulled the tire off the bead while cutting the sidewall bad enough it required tire replacement. Unless you're running under 25 psi at high speed I can't see a need for beadlocks, under 25 psi you'd probably overheat the sidewall and damage the tire anyway. Using the same 315/70R17 tires on my 5500# Bronco I found that 18 psi was the sweet spot for crawling and general trail use. For high speed wash or dirt I was good around 25 psi.

up to 50-60 MPH in rutted sugar sand at 18-20psi, and slower speeds as low as 12 PSI
sidewall damage? Yes, thats why I am mounting my old ko2s on the BL set and run two spares

Are they absolutely necessary for what I do, after 20 years of beach driving, no, but they look damn good and it gives me some more flexibility for really lowering tire pressure if I want or running harder with less worry

These are my second set, not my daily driver set.

 

[dashti]

congrats nice color

 

[TXRaptor]

The 20's suffer that much? Have not heard any complaints. So would you say I should upgrade to beadlocks and keep for a second set?

Is this an aftermarket Shelby?

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That is the previous generation Shelby. She is NOT going to agree to an "old" car when you have a brand spanking new Raptor!

 

[GCATX]

That is the previous generation Shelby. She is NOT going to agree to an "old" car when you have a brand spanking new Raptor!

Should we warn the guys over at shelbyconvertibleforum.com of the coming blight?

 

[TXRaptor]

Should we warn the guys over at shelbyconvertibleforum.com of the coming blight?

Yes! I have already posted a warning on the Shelby forums over at Mustang6G to watch out for any new member with 911 in their name, just in case he decides to go with a current gen Shelby.