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sawhead 03-02-2021 06:43 PM

Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Exciting. Now for the wait!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8b18f3e5cb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...be9e030c98.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6bbc387dc0.jpg

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themountain 03-03-2021 02:17 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
You will be very happy !! They are the cats miaooo.

ferp420 03-03-2021 06:55 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
that foam has a tendency to get flat spots that wont go away the holes will only make it worse i tryed that when i went on a foam kick they absolutly sucked they just colapsed on my 20lb truck there ok at first but after a few days my truck looked like it was running canadian style tires lol

https://i.imgur.com/GMRWSpkl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qupUtq5l.jpg

Benp 03-03-2021 08:27 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
I’ll be keeping an eye on this

themountain 03-03-2021 11:22 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ferp420 (Post 6071250)
that foam has a tendency to get flat spots that wont go away the holes will only make it worse

Obviously you have no idea what you talking about:mrgreen:...did you ever try A.L.T inserts ??

durok 03-03-2021 12:21 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
My understanding is that nearly all types of foam WILL flat-spot if left sitting at the same place for long periods on the tires with weight on them.

Why do you think vehicle stands are recommended?

I'd definitely try the A.L.T. foams if I could get them over here at a decent price...

ferp420 03-03-2021 12:30 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by themountain (Post 6071308)
Obviously you harve no idea what you talking about:mrgreen:...did you ever try A.L.T inserts ??

no but i made some like that out of closed cell foams and in my aplication they sucked

my tires looked like this in a few days

https://i.imgur.com/Zk2lsnGl.jpg


but thats not saying if stored off the wheels always and your running a light rig they might work for you but not for my needs
closed cell foams have always had issues with flat spots and drilling holes in them just makes it worse i even went as far as putting rubber hose inside the holes but that dident help it just made the wheels heavy

Phildirt 03-03-2021 02:15 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
I like the foam my wheels keep coming with (ProLine and JConcepts) but would be down to try something different if taking apart my bead locks wasn't such a pain in the rear.

This is another one of those areas of this hobby that is so subjective I don't see how you could even debate it. If these trucks were all run bone stock with no added weight/hard bodies/yada yada it would be apples to apples but there are so many factors (total weight, weight bias, tire, temperature, surface, driving style, price of tea in china, tighty whities or boxers) that I say just run whatever tickles your fancy but don't expect everyone to think they are awesome. The best performing foams I have in my fleet are soggy Chinese ones that came in some knock of Hyrax cheapies...they are just good, I couldn't tell you why, other than they work in the formula I've built.

durok 03-03-2021 04:18 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
What slays me are review videos that swap in a set of different foams ONLY on the front or rear, when they are supposed to be properly reviewing the product.

That's a half-assed review.

Obviously people are going to get different results from a softer rear set or softer front set, and often it is a recommended performance trick to run different foams - but if you are testing a new type of foam, you aren't being fair to the manufacturer by only using them on one axle or another...

sawhead 04-02-2021 08:33 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Here they are next to a comparable 4.75" lil nova.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...af6cbfb0e4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7c875ad4ab.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0daa48ec4a.jpg

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sawhead 04-02-2021 08:35 PM

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Left is lil novas right is ALThttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2c5ad5b88f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f0c6c70100.jpg

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sawhead 04-02-2021 08:38 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Left is lil novas right is ALT. Immediately after the install, it is nice to jot have the "ballooned" look. Tires have their flatter tread face and more squared off edges gain.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...301222a4db.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2244334158.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5185966971.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2fe5a40a26.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c289a23cde.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...341aada068.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cb46854dea.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...792484deee.jpg

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HumboldtEF 04-02-2021 08:53 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
How do they feel in terms of squish?

They look promising, keep us posted on how they hold up.

WHITE-TRASH 04-02-2021 09:33 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
CI foams run large in 1.9s. 4.5 with the tuning rings removed are perfect for any 4.75" tire. They always start too large until they break in anyway.

Nova's Ark 04-02-2021 09:43 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Do you understand that you are not comparing similar products? The Lil Nova is a Dual Stage foam. The competitor foam is a single stage. If you are after a similar comparison, the Deuce's Wild is a single stage foam like your competitor.

sawhead 04-03-2021 09:48 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH (Post 6075914)
CI foams run large in 1.9s. 4.5 with the tuning rings removed are perfect for any 4.75" tire. They always start too large until they break in anyway.

I realize that also

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themountain 04-04-2021 04:46 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova's Ark (Post 6075918)
Do you understand that you are not comparing similar products? The Lil Nova is a Dual Stage foam. The competitor foam is a single stage. If you are after a similar comparison, the Deuce's Wild is a single stage foam like your competitor.

Well...in a way the ALTs are two stage ...the foam in the center is firmer than the outside;-)

ferp420 04-04-2021 07:30 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
i just ran accross the new alt drag wheels and tires made specialy for there foams 1.9 and 2.2 available

https://i.imgur.com/lPLIpell.jpg

ToyotaKing88 04-04-2021 09:47 AM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ferp420 (Post 6076045)
i just ran accross the new alt drag wheels and tires made specialy for there foams 1.9 and 2.2 available

https://i.imgur.com/lPLIpell.jpg

You realize no foam is really going to hold up a 20 pound truck as you stated in one of your posts earlier. If you were joking I missed the joke.

Egsise 04-04-2021 11:10 PM

Re: Alt Foams on their way to me!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova's Ark (Post 6075918)
Do you understand that you are not comparing similar products? The Lil Nova is a Dual Stage foam. The competitor foam is a single stage. If you are after a similar comparison, the Deuce's Wild is a single stage foam like your competitor.


I've tried many type of foams, ALT is definitely dual stage.
I have them in 4.75" RC4WD Wranglers and 4.35" Pit Bull Braven Berserkers.


https://i.imgur.com/eFoZCVz.jpg


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