New rims

[FreddyJ]

Since I am new at this i am having trouble mounting 2.2tires on a bead lock aluminum rims.It’s seems as though the rims don’t have enough space when putting them together. I’m not sure if I need longer screws or maybe a tire bead modification?
Any help or advise would be great . Thank you and Happy Thanks giving

[DRED805]

What wheels and tires are you using? I'm guessing it's proline tires giving you problems?

[OnTheTrail]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

I’m not sure if I need longer screws or maybe a tire bead modification?

Probably just need two longer screws to start to "get the sandwich squished together". Then you can add in the stock screws and replace the long ones you used to start. This is actually very common for bead locks.

[ferp420]

you just need to try harder
the last thing you want is the bead pulling out of the beadlock
if you just cant get it they do make a tool to that presses the wheels together so you can start the screws

[OnTheTrail]

I got one of these. Very helpful. Could I have made one myself? Sure, but for $14 it's well worth the time savings in my opinion.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30401126858...Cclp%3A2047675

[FreddyJ]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help I will give that tool a try and I didn’t realize this was a common issue. Thanks again. 👍

[King Dork]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help I will give that tool a try and I didn’t realize this was a common issue. Thanks again. 👍

I got one of those tools a year or so ago and it really helps. I only use it to get a few screws started and it works like a charm.

[FreddyJ]

I was also thinking Portal axles any input and or best ones to use would also be great thanks again guys.

[Inspector86]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

I was also thinking Portal axles any input and or best ones to use would also be great thanks again guys.

It would help if you would provide a little more context about your project. What are you working on, how do you plan to drive it, what sort of terrain will you be driving on, etc.

[FreddyJ]

I am working on a Honcho and I was thinking that more clearance would be great without installing a lift kit. I am open to any suggestions also I am just trailing this vehicle but some areas I could use a bit more clearance. Thanks👍

[FreddyJ]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

I am working on a Honcho and I was thinking that more clearance would be great without installing a lift kit. I am open to any suggestions also I am just trailing this vehicle but some areas I could use a bit more clearance. Thanks��

I am just wondering what the difference is between portal axles and lift kits?

[ferp420]

so heres my opinion its not cheap though
first get some 2.2 tires and aluminum beadlocks wheels thats probably gona run close to $100 right there
then get some new axles its a trail truck so your not climbing rock faces and cliffs so i would get potmetal axles there heavy and helps keep your rig right side up cause lifting it any will make it tippy
i would go for ar60 style axles there not portal axles but there vary wide making the rig more stable
if you do want portals go with capra axles there wider than scx10 axles and you can get them with potmetal housings aswell ether style your gona look at spending around $150

the portal axle has more gearing inside so there slower than a straight axle great for rock crawling not so great for trail riding there are more moving parts to break and there is more waight to them and they do raise the center of gravity slightly
the upside to portals is more clearance more gear reduction and less torque twist and you can use the same shocks you have already the portal boxes will provide the needed lift for bigger tires
straight axles are simpler faster and have a lower center of gravity but they have less ground clearence and you would need new shocks to lift the truck

in my opinion your in a new truck price range a few bucks more and you could be looking at the redcats the traxxasses a clod buster maybe just something to think about

[Bob_in az]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

I am just wondering what the difference is between portal axles and lift kits?

Portal axles raise the center line of the axles themselves, which gives the axles more ground clearance. They also increase the center of gravity (cog) though.
Lift kits just raise the vehicle, but the axle clearance remains the same. Lift kits raise the cog dramatically, much worse than portal axles. The popular option now is one of the various aftermarket lcg (low center of gravity) "belly dragger" chassis. They get the truck as low as possible, run the shocks in droop & use either standard or portal axles.

[FreddyJ]

Thank you guys for the response. I totally agree with what both of you guys are saying and I will take this into consideration as I build this Honcho. Thanks again ��

[MOguy]

Originally Posted by FreddyJ

I was also thinking Portal axles any input and or best ones to use would also be great thanks again guys.

I like SSD. They give you the measurements on their site so you know if they will fit. They will have the opening, backspacing, width. They also have the option for Proline tires. Proline tires have a thicker bead than others. I believe the Proline option is the blue inner ring.

You will probably pay about $100 for them but you can choose ones you know will fit. The also have there hub hub spacers/weights. Vanquish spacers will also fit but you have to use their screws.