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Hutchinson Rock Monsters
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Walker Evans
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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It seems like I am unable to recall a thread about the Hutchinson or Walker Evans giving problems.

Can't really say on the Poison Spyder but have seen pretty much rest of them with sheared bolts, beadlock rings flying down the road, loose bolts, bent rings, in various threads over the internet, not to mention various worries about street legality.
And liability, that bro on the hog might not appreciate his body parts being removed by your beadlock ring.
I really liked the Racelines and they seemed to have a good track record, untill a thread on another forum with sheared and loose bolts.

The WE seem to give excellent service, and my Rock Monsters are maintenance free, never a loose (even slightly) bolt, never even lost any significant air pressure, even at 6psi!
My first choice was Stauns with factory rims as they are the best looking rim for our Jeeps, but they don't much like mud I'm told (and neither do I), and it's a fact down here in Georgia. I still may do a second set of wheels/tires with Stauns, spacers, and KM2 35" tires on the factory Rubicon rims.
I looked at the WE next, would have ordered a set but the silver Hutchinsons were in stock at Quadratec for the 35" Toyos! Strong, good looking, dual beadlock, a bit heavy, and just the best commercially available rim for a Jeep.
I had the dang money, I'm not apologizing for that, and it seems everyday I'm happier with my decision.

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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AZJeeper
Staun internal beadlocks. Locks BOTH beads and can be used in any wheel.
X2.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
It seems like I am unable to recall a thread about the Hutchinson or Walker Evans giving problems.

Can't really say on the Poison Spyder but have seen pretty much rest of them with sheared bolts, beadlock rings flying down the road, loose bolts, bent rings, in various threads over the internet, not to mention various worries about street legality.
And liability, that bro on the hog might not appreciate his body parts being removed by your beadlock ring.
I really liked the Racelines and they seemed to have a good track record, untill a thread on another forum with sheared and loose bolts.

The WE seem to give excellent service, and my Rock Monsters are maintenance free, never a loose (even slightly) bolt, never even lost any significant air pressure, even at 6psi!
My first choice was Stauns with factory rims as they are the best looking rim for our Jeeps, but they don't much like mud I'm told (and neither do I), and it's a fact down here in Georgia. I still may do a second set of wheels/tires with Stauns, spacers, and KM2 35" tires on the factory Rubicon rims.
I looked at the WE next, would have ordered a set but the silver Hutchinsons were in stock at Quadratec for the 35" Toyos! Strong, good looking, dual beadlock, a bit heavy, and just the best commercially available rim for a Jeep.
I had the dang money, I'm not apologizing for that, and it seems everyday I'm happier with my decision.

These are my favorites right now, but they don't fit D60s due to the center hub bore size, but I did find the H2 version of the Rock monsters that do fit. Not as nice looking as yours, but still looks bad ass.

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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
...but the silver Hutchinsons were in stock at Quadratec for the 35" Toyos! Strong, good looking, dual beadlock, a bit heavy, and just the best commercially available rim for a Jeep.
I had the dang money, I'm not apologizing for that, and it seems everyday I'm happier with my decision.

BTW, what is the model number of your wheels so I can know which fits the Toyos? I ask because I'm leaning towards purchasing 37" toyo MTs and the size of the tire bead is important to know as it relates to these wheels.

Thanks!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jayrav
BTW, what is the model number of your wheels so I can know which fits the Toyos? I ask because I'm leaning towards purchasing 37" toyo MTs and the size of the tire bead is important to know as it relates to these wheels.

Thanks!
The Toyos use the BL-0106, KM2s use BL-0107.
The difference is apparently the size of the internal belt, but I've never verified this and have no idea how much replacement belts would cost if you decided to change.

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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
The Toyos use the BL-0106, KM2s use BL-0107.
The difference is apparently the size of the internal belt, but I've never verified this and have no idea how much replacement belts would cost if you decided to change.

Thanks for the info!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Rock Monsters would be my pick.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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hutchinson is may option. as a matter of fact I ordered mines from David @ Northridge4x4.

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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If I could of afforded themI would have bought the Walker Evans. Trophy trucks run these then they are good enough for me. Plus they just look bad a$$!
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
It seems like I am unable to recall a thread about the Hutchinson...giving problems.
Have a friend who had them and they leaked...forgot how much but he said that he'd fill them up something like every 2-3days.
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