In this Product Spotlight we’ll show you how easy it is to install our Hunk Class 2 4.75″ tires onto our Hazard 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels. But first let’s take a quick look at each product.
Starting with the Hunk tires these new treads use the industry standard bead mounting diameter of 1.9″ so they are compatible with several wheels already out on the market today.
In the center of this new tread pattern are intertwined larger lugs that are U-shaped and have key areas removed to help them grip more in slippery conditions.
It also uses alternating rows of outer treads that will produce a paddle like effect, and its overall size is 4.75″ without an insert. Small openings were added to the radial sidewall ribs for more traction and stability. Also on the sidewall are old western style JConcepts lettering with a visible part number, overall tire sizing and hatch marks near the bead area.
The Hunk is available in our Super Soft, Green compound, and each package includes two tires stuffed with our medium firmness open cell inserts.
Turning to the Hazard 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, each package includes four wheels which is enough to equip an entire vehicle. These new rims are comprised of three main components.
The inner and outer sections are made from machined aluminum, while the black center beadlocker is injection molded.
The outer ring provides that scale look for the wheels and when you flip it over you will see the built-in industry standard 12mm hex area.
The inner ring uses the same finished look and has five different mounting holes for the assembly process.
The center beadlocker also features the ability to hold the included brass weights.
Each set of Hazard wheels also includes 16 brass weights that weigh approximately 17gm each.
Four weights can be installed onto each center beadlocker using the included black set screws.
Simply lay the weight into place and then tread the set screw into the center beadlocker with the included small Allen wrench.
So, depending on your setup you can run one, two, three or four weights per wheel. Each weight will require two black set screws to hold it into place, and included are enough black set screws to use all 16 brass weights if so desired.
Once you have your desired weights installed you will need to grab the center beadlocker, both rings, the tire of choice, and five of the silver colored M2 x 6 screws. In this story we use 4.75″ tires, but the Hazard 1.9” Aluminum Beadlock Wheels are also compatible with smaller 3.93″ and 4.19” tires too. This gives you lots of flexibility if you need to swap out the tires for different competition classes, or if you want to test out some new rubber on the rocks. Now let’s go over the installation process.
Frist, you will tuck the center beadlocker into the tire and get it lined up properly in the center. There is no way to install this backwards or facing the wrong direction, but you do want to get the ring centered inside the tire.
Then place the outer ring on the front side of the tire, and then hold it place and flip it over so you can then install the inner ring.
Line up the machined holes and then use a 1.5mm hex driver to install the five M2 x 6 screws in a star pattern. Make sure to get the screws installed most of the way, but don’t completely lock them in place until all five screws are installed.
Then go back and gently tighten each one down to make sure everything is secure.
At this point they are ready to be mounted to a vehicle if you choose to. But if you want to keep the scale realism even more intact then you will want to install the included black anodized center caps too.
They will hide the vehicle’s wheel nuts, and the needed installation hardware is also included.
Use a 1.5mm hex driver to install six of the included M1.6 x 5 screws. Again don’t overtighten them at first, and work your way around in a star pattern.
Once you do that for all four tires and wheels you are ready to run on the rocks and tackle the trails again in your scale ride!
#3089 – Hunk – Performance 1.9″ Scaler Tire (4.75″ OD) – $33.00 MSRP
#3413 – Hazard – 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels w/Caps And Brass Weight – $280.00 MSRP