You could, but plan on it ruining the tire. 2” spacers will still look very tucked under the fenders. Not sure if that’s the look you would want.
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H1 bead locks on a K5 who’s running them and how
- Thread starter F-ingrob
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What did you have on yours @GWeakland620 for spacers?
I had a machine shop buddy build me some steel 3.5” for the rear, and the front was a factory dually hub.
Terrible wheels if you are not using them to air down.
Martin
Martin
I agree. I'm planning to get rid of my H1 wheels at some point. There's nothing like 8psi on the sand dunes, but there are also other ways to get there. I haven't been below maybe 18psi for years, except for when they leak! To begin with, they're not the truest (or strongest) wheels, then the clamping can go off-center making the tire even less round. Even a PVC insert is adding quite a bit of weight. The giant o-ring isn't always re-usable and 2-piece wheels in general are more leak-prone than regular ones. You need a clean o-ring and maybe grease on it to seal, which can be hard if you open it up muddy or in blowing sand. If you use Equal or air-soft beads for balancing, it's almost impossible to avoid grit in the seal if you open it.
To be fair, mine are the 8-bolt version, which is probably the worst.
I replaced the orings in mine before I mounted brand new tires and airsoft BBs. The only leak I have had was a valve core. I stretched them out really good and kept them in place with super glue while I bolted them together. I would be careful running these military tires they are getting pretty old. And kinda suck really. Heavy and hard.
