If Your Fuel Rims Do Get Dirty, So What, You Can Spit Shine Them Later

It is unfortunate, but the vast majority of 4 wheel drive trucks and other vehicles spend their lives on the road, not off the beaten path enjoying nature at its finest. For the average owner of a 4-wheel drive truck, the 4x4 option is best served when it starts snowing as you are coming home from shopping at Walmart. Sad indeed. We wonder what the deal is with these people, are they afraid of getting their Fuel wheels dirty? Perhaps they want to avoid having to clean their truck wheels after a day of scaling a mountain. It is such a shame because if you haven’t been 4 wheeling, then you really have no idea what you are missing out on. It is fine time you 4 wheel drive truck owners to pull up your britches, slide on your Ray-Bans and get a little dirt and mud on the Nitto Terra Grappler tires. And if your Fuel rims do get dirty, so what, you can spit shine them later.

There are several forms of off-road driving from the weekend trail rider to the do it or die rock crawler. Off-road warriors know all too well there is no other feeling better than when you take control of your truck and take it to places you could never imagine it could go. But before you slap on your seatbelt and head to Death Canyon, you may want to read up and prepare yourself for what is sure to be a wild ride.

Since you have probably never been 4 wheeling before, we will start with the most basic of basics. That is, we will start at square one with a brief lesson in off-road vocabulary.

• 4x4 Low- This is the mode in which the lower gear ratio is engaged which in turn will deliver a higher torque to the wheels. This lowers your maximum speed, but will get you past the toughest off-road situation.
• 4x4 High- This is the drive mode you will use in most off road experiences. All four wheels are engaged and powered by the powertrain.
• Wheelbase- This is the distance from the center of your truck’s wheel to the center of the rear wheel on the same side.
• Wheel Travel- This refers to the maximum distance a wheel can move up and down.

Now that we have terminology covered, let’s move on to what you need to bring when you embark on your off-road adventure.

• Tow Rope- Something heavy duty, not just some rope you bought at Walmart.
• Air Compressor- Yes, there is the chance you will lose air from your tires.
• Full Gas Tank and More- Make sure your gas tank is full and you may even want to bring an extra five gallons just in case.
• First Aid Kit- Remember, always think safety first.
• Spare Tire- Well, duh.
• Here are a few more items you might want to have before your trip.
• High Lift Jack- This will get you out of a tight spot.
• Shovel- In case you get high-centered, it could help.
• Fire Extinguisher- Again, safety first.

One last thing before your go, have a jolly good time!