RoyalPythons

RoyalPythons

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another crazy idea from the Devonshire nuthouse.

we've probably all seen pics of tractors with twin wheels, esp. for plowing etc.,
has anyone ever tried twinning a landrover?
would certainly make bog-laning more fun.

Hmm, crazy idea #38 ...slightly smaller diameter offroad wheels as twins.
then, when you sink in, they'll automatically help but also wont get worn out on the tarmac.

Comments???
 
bog cogs were used on the camel trophy as you describe the use of smaller diameter wheels. were more a hinderance than useful.
 
RoyalPythons said:
another crazy idea from the Devonshire nuthouse.

we've probably all seen pics of tractors with twin wheels, esp. for plowing etc.,
has anyone ever tried twinning a landrover?
would certainly make bog-laning more fun.

Hmm, crazy idea #38 ...slightly smaller diameter offroad wheels as twins.
then, when you sink in, they'll automatically help but also wont get worn out on the tarmac.

Comments???
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You could have it in a Twintire set up like this with two motocross tyres:

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now that looks cool, but 2 questions.
1) surely 2 thin tyres isn't as good as 1 fat one?
2) how do you get the inner beads to seal?
 
Apparently at road-going speeds the contact patch is no different - with the main benefit that if you get a puncture you still have another tyre to get you home. It is also apparently brilliant in the wet as water is channeled through the middle rather than aquaplaning.
They don't make them any more but I think they would be good for off roading - there would be more surface area in contact with the mud you're driving on.
Not sure how you mount them but they used to be quite popular in Australia
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Not really that different to many commercials... twin wheel transit springs to mind straight away, although only rear axles on those

Cheers Steve
 
How about a set of stanhay wheel strakes then lmfao

Or spade lugs as they may also be known.. Good luck with your clutch and gearbox though lol
 
This was tried on series landrovers back in 70,s , it was available as a conversion , idea was developed and proven in Australia . HTSH
 
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