J-Wheelz Test Run

[riotwarrior]

Damn those sure seem work well...just width here makes me think tracks...wonder bout tracks and J wheels together ROFL...unstoppable!

[Shawn H]

Now that you have had J-wheelz for some time, can you give us a update? How's it in snow, lake, and in the cold temps?

[NorthOf60]

Hi Shawn;

I just tried sending you a message but your message box is full. See below...

Hi Shawn;

Regarding two tires in front; interesting question and I don't really have an answer for you. I'd start with a call to J-Wheelz to see if they would sell you a set of two. Obviously you could try two and see how they work and add additional J-Wheelz as needed. If your "not by choice swimming event" is a real concern then I would opt for a full set for the increased floatation and stability.

I would expect that your six wheeler wouldn't have any issues with 4 - 6" of snow. And if the snow is not wet or packed you could probably push your way through about a foot of snow.

The J-Wheelz mount with a set of three studs that bolt where three lug nuts would go. A steel plate is then attached to studs. The plate sits flush with the wheel rim so nothing ever sticks out. So to go trail riding you would simply unbolt the plastic J-Wheelz cones. The unbolting takes about 1-2 minutes per wheel with an air/electric impact tool. If by some chance you needed to add air to the tires then you would also have to unbolt and re-insatll the plate - again 1-2 minutes per wheel.

Getting the J-Wheelz back on is another story. Takes about 10 minutes per wheel and has to be approached with some degree of care. For starters J-Wheelz has some special thread pattern that ensures the mounting bolts don't come out but makes them somewhat difficult to screw in. You will need a good air/electric impact wrench. A handheld cordless won't cut it. The basic process to tighten one bolt snug and then do the other and repeat until the whole assembly is on "really tight". If they are not on super tight you run the risk of enlarging the plastic holes in the J-Wheelz. The installation literature emphasizes this but it bears repeating. If you send me your email address I will send a couple of pics that illustrates what can happen when the J-Wheelz are not on tight enough.

Hope this helps.

Thanks
Tom

[Shawn H]

Thanks Tom