Tire balls

jeeptj99 · Sep 19, 2019

Will this **** really work? Looking for rzr parts for the gf and saw this ad and I can't tell if he's for real or not.

Eddyj · Sep 20, 2019

jeeptj99 said:
Will this **** really work? Looking for rzr parts for the gf and saw this ad and I can't tell if he's for real or not.

That's either stupid or genius

jeeptj99 · Sep 20, 2019

That's pretty much how i looked at the ad. I started to blast him then stopped and thought about if it would work or not. I'm confused.

BUG-E J · Sep 20, 2019

When I click the pic it blows up abnormally large and wont let me zoom out

BUG-E J · Sep 20, 2019

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BUG-E J · Sep 20, 2019

Look at that I posted another pic!

squeak12 · Sep 20, 2019

It definitely works, especially for the budget minded person. They won't hold up as well under zero tire pressure because the balls rub together, heat up, and eventually bust. You can attempt to get by with extra lube in there. They are also heavier, which may not sound like much, but you can easily add a few pounds per tire. For a trail guy or budget racer, it is a viable option, but it isn't the same quality as a real tire ball set up. That being said, I have used the cheaper solution for 2 years and don't plan on changing unless it was free.

TBItoy · Sep 20, 2019

squeak12 said:
It definitely works, especially for the budget minded person. They won't hold up as well under zero tire pressure because the balls rub together, heat up, and eventually bust. You can attempt to get by with extra lube in there. They are also heavier, which may not sound like much, but you can easily add a few pounds per tire. For a trail guy or budget racer, it is a viable option, but it isn't the same quality as a real tire ball set up. That being said, I have used the cheaper solution for 2 years and don't plan on changing unless it was free.

Do you suggest "Avengers" bouncy balls or "My Little Pony"?

d_daffron · Sep 20, 2019

BUG-E J said:
Look at that I posted another pic!

Yeah but its blown up abnormally large and we can't zoom out

BUG-E J · Sep 20, 2019

d_daffron said:
Yeah but its blown up abnormally large and we can't zoom out

That seems like a jab at dan?

squeak12 · Sep 20, 2019

TBItoy said:
Do you suggest "Avengers" bouncy balls or "My Little Pony"?

I run the generic color swirls. They are a little inconsistent, so I measure mine by diameter with a go/no-go gauge cut out of cardboard or wood. 5 psi in one may not blow up the same as another. If you buy a case, though, there are plenty to mix and match.

d_daffron · Sep 20, 2019

Can't decide if you're serious or not, I feel the go/no go gauge is either a good idea or good sarcasm.

How noticeable is the difference between the swirl balls and the disney character ones?

squeak12 · Sep 20, 2019

I am 100% serious.

I haven't used the Disney character ones. I'd guess they are more consistent because the designs have to be more exact then randomly adding the color which is what I think causes the difference. The fad started years ago, before RZRs in ATV racing. Think 450cc quads with tires in the 20"-25" range.

kmcminn · Sep 20, 2019

TBItoy · Sep 21, 2019

squeak12 said:
I am 100% serious.

I haven't used the Disney character ones. I'd guess they are more consistent because the designs have to be more exact then randomly adding the color which is what I think causes the difference. The fad started years ago, before RZRs in ATV racing. Think 450cc quads with tires in the 20"-25" range.

Damn I was thinking the same thing (from a mfg standpoint)...

I reckon a coil spring full of tennis balls makes just as much sense as a tire full of bouncy balls