Tall & narrow tire

[edgear]

I've seen on these forums that the "tall & narrow" tire is a popular choice for expedition vehicles. I noticed the other day that my grandfather has some that fit the description:
Goodyear 34"x4" on a 26" rim!!!

This is a 1908(?) Jackson:

His other vehicles have some rather tall & narrow tires as well. 1929(?) Ford Model-A and a 1911(?) EMF:

The EMF & Jackson have to be manually cranked in the front to start up the engine, and both are right-hand drive. Kind of a step up from a horse-drawn buggy. Definitely fun to ride around town & get some stares from other motorists!! Probably won't see any of these out in the backcountry, but maybe a few of these would have made some good turn-of-the-century expedition vehicles

 

[BajaTaco]

Hehehe, sweet!

I have seen lots of pics of those kinds of cars with their skinny tires in some absolutely crazy terrain. Pretty cool.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Awesome! What's the 1908 Jackson's RTI??

 

[edgear]

Awesome! What's the 1908 Jackson's RTI??

does it appear on this list anywhere?


Acronym Definition
RTI Radar Target Identification
RTI Radio-Technology-Independent
RTI Ramp Travel Index (4x4)
RTI Ready to Install
RTI Real Time Information
RTI Real Time Integration
RTI Real Time Intelligence
RTI Real Time Interface
RTI Real Time Interface (GCCS)
RTI Real Time Interruption
RTI Receiver Transmitter Interface
RTI Reclamecode Voor Telefonische Informatiediensten (Dutch)
RTI Referred to the Input
RTI Regional Training Institute
RTI Relational Technology Incorporated
RTI Remote Tactical Information
RTI Reproductive Tract Infection
RTI Reprographic Technologies, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI)
RTI Research Triangle Institute
RTI Residency Training Initiative
RTI Respiratory Tract Infection
RTI Response Time Index (fire sprinklers)
RTI Return from Interrupt
RTI Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
RTI Road and Traffic Information (Volvo)
RTI Roof Tile Institute
RTI Route Index
RTI Runtime Infrastructure (1999 Defense Technology Area Plan
for Information Systems Technology, Chapter III)

 

[BajaTaco]

********!! Good one! :gunt:

 

[Ryanmb21]

does it appear on this list anywhere?


Acronym Definition
RTI Radar Target Identification
RTI Radio-Technology-Independent
RTI Ramp Travel Index (4x4)
RTI Ready to Install
RTI Real Time Information
RTI Real Time Integration
RTI Real Time Intelligence
RTI Real Time Interface
RTI Real Time Interface (GCCS)
RTI Real Time Interruption
RTI Receiver Transmitter Interface
RTI Reclamecode Voor Telefonische Informatiediensten (Dutch)
RTI Referred to the Input
RTI Regional Training Institute
RTI Relational Technology Incorporated
RTI Remote Tactical Information
RTI Reproductive Tract Infection
RTI Reprographic Technologies, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI)
RTI Research Triangle Institute
RTI Residency Training Initiative
RTI Respiratory Tract Infection
RTI Response Time Index (fire sprinklers)
RTI Return from Interrupt
RTI Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
RTI Road and Traffic Information (Volvo)
RTI Roof Tile Institute
RTI Route Index
RTI Runtime Infrastructure (1999 Defense Technology Area Plan
for Information Systems Technology, Chapter III)

Wow! Great list. :xxrotflma ..........I was just joking around meaning "RTI -Ramp Travel Index (4x4)"

I'm pretty sure that every RTI in the world is on that list though :clapsmile

 

[edgear]

I did a few Google searches, and that seemed to be the most comprehensive list. :hehe: But I'll have to add Ramp Travel Index to my list of TLA's (Three Letter Acronyms).

I highly doubt my grandfather has tested the Ramp Travel Index on these rigs. I'm pretty sure they're only 2WD. Here's a shot of the front suspension:

And here are a few shots from the rear:

I'm not sure what you call that double leaf-spring configuration. It must replace the need for shocks. Automobiles sure have changed a lot since the early 1900's!!

 

[+ d]

And here are a few shots from the rear:

heyyy, that looks suspiciously like my Dana 35 rear axle under there!

 

[sacto_patrol]

I'm not sure what you call that double leaf-spring configuration. It must replace the need for shocks. Automobiles sure have changed a lot since the early 1900's!!

That is a buggy spring system. Guys, about ten years ago, used to run the Rubicon on systems like that. It forces the tire downward and provides additional articulation. Due to upper leaf spring being able to flex.

 

[Ryanmb21]

cool shots.........would love to check that out in person