Stagger method?

[Ted Hamilton]

Just curious how most people set stagger:

1) Using various rim widths to change sidewall stretch / rollout dia.

2) Stretching tire via heat + pressure

3) Some combination of above?

4) 5" rims on one side, 6" rims on other...

Regards, ~Ted

 

[charger71]

#2 only, works good for me.

 

[ttownwideglider]

I start with #1 to get real close use a tire band to help controll diameter. Then make small adjustments with heat and pressure and cold bath.

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Has anyone tried asymetrical stretching to get a "cone" shaped tire and theoretically better contact patch?

 

[rainman]

#2 most times, other methods when something more radical is needed.

 

[RadialFin]

This is my stagger strategy...

 

[rainman]

This is my stagger strategy...

My favorite too. Irish...

 

[jack burroughs]

1,2 and 3, and I sometimes wonder about the asymetrical thing, whether attempted or accidental.

 

[MikeGrady]

Has anyone tried asymetrical stretching to get a "cone" shaped tire and theoretically better contact patch?

That is generally done (cambering the tire) with a tire cutter. Growing the tire on one side and not the other has never been accomplished by me. The whole tire heats up. I guess if you built your own mold maybe......
Mike

 

[Ted Hamilton]

What about a cone-shaped tire band? hmmm...

 

[Bmsracin32]

#2 only here

 

[MikeGrady]

The tire is going to move back when it gets heat cycled. You don't want that during a race.....lol.
Mike