1.9" rubber on 2.2" aluminum.

[billy bones]

I know it can be done, my question is before I go buy 2.2" methods for my 1.9" growlers and or rock beasts does it have an adverse effect on performance.
I'm not completely consumed with aesthetics but been wanting methods for some time and every time I go to the lhs theres a set of 2.2"s staring at me like one of those creepy pictures that looks at you no matter where you go in the room.
Problem is my rig is in the 1.9" class and it looks silly imo with 2.2" tires on it.
To summarize will the 2.2" rims cause the stretched 1.9" tires to loose some of there performance characteristics.
Thank you for your time.

[lonleycreeper]

No noticeable difference for me.
Only thing I have noticed is the sidewall pushes the shoulder's of the tire up. See pic below.

[billy bones]

Thank you for the information and the pic.
Those look like some wide tires but I can see the sholder you mention.
As long as performance is the same I'm in.

[lonleycreeper]

Pictured ate 1.9flat irons up front and 2.2dirt works rear, both on 2.2 buggy rims.

[billy bones]

Wow OK, I thought the 1.9 were on the rear, it seemed the shoulders were higher on them, I like the look of the flat iron on the front.
Thank you again, looks like I might be getting some methods today.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by billy bones

Problem is my rig is in the 1.9" class and it looks silly imo with 2.2" tires on it.

Soon as you put the 2.2 wheels on there you're not in the 1.9 class anymore.

[billy bones]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Soon as you put the 2.2 wheels on there you're not in the 1.9 class anymore.

I was wondering about that, even tho its still a 1.9" tire.
I was sitting waiting for the wife in wally world thinking I have till five before they close and thought I check the forum one more time.
Since I have no intention of ever going to the 2.2" class perhaps I'll wait until the 1.9"s I want return to stock.
Thank you that that bit of info good sir.

[gbean]

Class requirements aside, 1.9 growlers on 2.2 methods look and work great.

[billy bones]

Ah yes, beautiful indeed, your pic is in Google images and what got me going on the hole thing.
I just didn't want to loose any of the tires given ability's by stretching them out.
I haven't completely dropped the idea, just put back a bit knowing I could never comp with them.
I could try the 2.2" class, truth is I'm still a noob.
I've only been to one real event so far, but what a blast I had.

[thurayt]

If you are running SORCCA rules you can run a 2.2 wheel as long as the tire does not exceed the 4.75" dia. maximum.

[billy bones]

Originally Posted by thurayt

If you are running SORCCA rules you can run a 2.2 wheel as long as the tire does not exceed the 4.75" dia. maximum.

My pitt bull Growlers are 4.75", would they go by this or an actual measurement on the spot, I would think they would slightly exceed 4.75" on a 2.2" rim.
Now the rock beasts should be no problem, I've never measured them but their quite a bit smaller in diameter then the growlers.
Thank you for the input.

[thurayt]

By the rules the are measured laying flat, mounted on the wheel. If it is just a local group I would see how strict they are on tire size.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by thurayt

If you are running SORCCA rules you can run a 2.2 wheel

True. I went off his mention of a 1.9 class.

[billy bones]

Originally Posted by EeePee

True. I went off his mention of a 1.9 class.

I understand, 1.9" class means just that, 1.9" rims
I just down loaded the SORRCA rules and believe I'm getting a grip on things.
Like class 1 must have a full interior.
Thanks again to all for the help and patience dealing with a noob.

[Crawlin' Lobster]

I've been wondering the same thing, but only how stretching 1.55 tires onto 1.9 wheels affects performance. A friend of mine put some 1.9 r35 bfg's on 2.2 wheels and they seem to work as good as they did on a 1.9 wheel. He did find out a skinnier wheel works better than a wider one tho.