hello everyone!!!!

there is rumor that simex will be releasing a 36 x 12.5 extreme trekker or commonly known as the centipede.

is it true, if so how much? who is the person ill be contacting with..

is it compatible with my 4.1 gearing on my cruiser diffs...

which is much preferable simex extreme trekker or the super swamper tsl's?

some suggestion on gearings for 36's will be accepted

thank you so much.........

Quote from: banjo on April 14, 2003, 11:49:33 PM
hello everyone!!!!

there is rumor that simex will be releasing a 36 x 12.5 extreme trekker or commonly known as the centipede.

is it true, if so how much? who is the person ill be contacting with..

is it compatible with my 4.1 gearing on my cruiser diffs...

which is much preferable simex extreme trekker or the super swamper tsl's?

some suggestion on gearings for 36's will be accepted

thank you so much.........

Yes, it will be available, you can inquire at armark 4x4 look for kits aragon 7277202-04, as for gearing i would only make a recomendation if i know several variables involved with your cruiser, such as  how often do you use it (as in is it a day driver or exclusive for "Playing") is your cruiser a gas 0r a diesel, etc. but with a 4.1 you are more likely to have to re gear to a numerically higher ratio.
as for which is better between a simex or swamper again i will ask how is it going to be used? swampers sizes are "a bit wide" which would give to much flotation and not enough traction if you have a 40 series cruiser unless of course your option is a 36x12.5x 15 swamper not to mention the extra load you are putting on your axles and birfields. due to the wider foot print of a wide tire hence more friction and drag.
as for the gearing suggestions, ans these questions first.
a.) is it strictly for racing or Trailing or is the cruiser gonna be a day driver to?
b.) gas 2f engine or diesel 4 cyl. or 6
c.) are you gonna re gear your final drive or the transfer case?
d.) are you concerned of fuel consumption?
Let us know, im sure a lot of people on the Talkboard can give you very good recomendations.

i was told that TSL swampers are better in LAHAR terrain than my extreme trekkers.

Quote from: ECG on April 15, 2003, 06:43:26 AM
i was told that TSL swampers are better in LAHAR terrain than my extreme trekkers.

The TSL should do better than the ET in Lahar because it is the lesser aggressive of the 2.

HOWEVER, lahar would be best attacked with an all terrain or sand tire. Swampers or Simex tires are not made for this terrain.

4.10 gearing is way too high for a 36" tire unless you have a doubler t-case set-up or 4 to 1 low-range gears.

Your 2F will run much happier with 5.29 gears.

I Agree with Kits, as those aggressive tires will just dig in and needs lots of engine power to keep it afloat.

If you want tires in between, I always prefered run off-the mill MT Tires.