New Method 701 question

[OBJLU]

I used some Energy Suspension bumpstops for mine.

I just bought those! Did you have to do any trimming?

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[Alanscott1]

I just bought those! Did you have to do any trimming?

I think I had to trim about 3/4” off each of them. Easily done with a hacksaw.

 

[intentsrig]

Oops! First of many. I wonder if method sells paint to match.

 

[TJEli]

Here they are with the new Patagonias….

 

[RenoMD]

Has anyone gotten a chance to air down to 10 psi to see if they actually hold a bead on rocky terrain? This question has been posed on this forum and others but method just says generic stuff like this wheel isn’t meant to replace a true beadlock yada yada yada...

 

[RenoMD]

Here they are with the new Patagonias….

Looks great! 37’s? I thought 38’s for a second Bc they looked wider

 

[intentsrig]

Has anyone gotten a chance to air down to 10 psi to see if they actually hold a bead on rocky terrain? This question has been posed on this forum and others but method just says generic stuff like this wheel isn’t meant to replace a true beadlock yada yada yada...

I aired down to 10psi on all my normal wheels in the past and never lost a bead..lost some air a few times but never fully debeaded. I imagine it’d be even harder to lose the bead with these.

Also, not sure if this pic has been posted.

 

[TJEli]

Looks great! 37’s? I thought 38’s for a second Bc they looked wider

38s. Just replaced 37” KO2s.

 

[Krondor]

I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but these are highest on the list. I'd like to hear how they do on the trail before I bite.

Then too I should decide on what tires I'll be going with. lol

Looks damn good though.

Only took me 6 months, but I finally decided to get these heavy beasts. Going to fit some 315/70R17 Patagonia's on them to round out my 26lb per corner upgrade.

I'm hoping the added rotational mass doesn't destroy the ride like it did with the LJ, but I'm ready to find out.

 

[intentsrig]

Only took me 6 months, but I finally decided to get these heavy beasts. Going to fit some 315/70R17 Patagonia's on them to round out my 26lb per corner upgrade.

I'm hoping the added rotational mass doesn't destroy the ride like it did with the LJ, but I'm ready to find out.

Still lighter than beadlocks! Lol. I’m ok with 30lbs per wheel. It’s not bad

 

[Waiting]

Only took me 6 months, but I finally decided to get these heavy beasts. Going to fit some 315/70R17 Patagonia's on them to round out my 26lb per corner upgrade.

I'm hoping the added rotational mass doesn't destroy the ride like it did with the LJ, but I'm ready to find out.

If you feel up to it and when ever you can, weight them with and without tire and post back with pics. I'm watching this thread
I weighed my spare today, a 351/70 R17 C-rated KO2, and it came to 97 lbs.

 

[Krondor]

If you feel up to it and when ever you can, weight them with and without tire and post back with pics. I'm watching this thread
I weighed my spare today, a 351/70 R17 C-rated KO2, and it came to 97 lbs.

I fully intend to weigh the wheels, but don't have a scale for the 50+ lbs tires.

 

[Waiting]

Ha! I hear, ya!. I had to take my bathroom scale outside to the driveway and roll the tire onto it. Everyone in the house was saying, "What in the hell are you taking the scale outside for?!?" lol

 

[TJEli]

 

[Krondor]

I take that back, apparently my suitcase scale is rated for 110lbs. So I'll catch the tire weight as well.

Impressive for 38's really. Thank you!

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