Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - AUH to DXB Exploration - Al Ajban To Little Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 23 Mar 2025

[topgear]

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the exploration drive. Although we did not get to where we intended to go but it was still enjoyable despite the challenges. Appreciate all the assistance from the support team @Aser and @Luke K P (2 days in a row!) in keeping the convoy safe.

@B.K. I hope you get your wheel sorted without too much issues. It was a good experience for the rest of us to learn or get a refresher on how to fix a pop-out. Anyhow, great driving with you in front of me. 

@Amr J Great to drive with you directly behind me in your very capable black Prado. Catch you next time. 

 

 

[B.K.]

3 hours ago, topgear said:

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the exploration drive. Although we did not get to where we intended to go but it was still enjoyable despite the challenges. Appreciate all the assistance from the support team @Aser and @Luke K P (2 days in a row!) in keeping the convoy safe.

@B.K. I hope you get your wheel sorted without too much issues. It was a good experience for the rest of us to learn or get a refresher on how to fix a pop-out. Anyhow, great driving with you in front of me. 

@Amr J Great to drive with you directly behind me in your very capable black Prado. Catch you next time. 

 

 

@topgear Thanks!.  Tire pressure held while driving home, but went to zero overnight.  Repaired in 30 minutes this morning at Tyreplus in Las al Khor Industrial Area.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYfyj6fERU76vEs18.  150 AED normal price for remounting, cleaning, and balancing.  They take some discount cards.  105 AED after discount.  I was able to watch the whole process.  Good amount of Abu Dhabi sand repositioned to Dubai. 

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the ride, it was great.  Thanks @Aser, @Luke K P. @Mike M. for the lesson repairing a pop-out.  

 

[_luke_]

@B.K. make sure you bring that sand back on your next drive in Abu Dhabi! 😅

 

 

24 minutes ago, B.K. said:

@topgear Thanks!.  Tire pressure held while driving home, but went to zero overnight.  Repaired in 30 minutes this morning at Tyreplus in Las al Khor Industrial Area.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYfyj6fERU76vEs18.  150 AED normal price for remounting, cleaning, and balancing.  They take some discount cards.  105 AED after discount.  I was able to watch the whole process.  Good amount of Abu Dhabi sand repositioned to Dubai. 

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the ride, it was great.  Thanks @Aser, @Luke K P. @Mike M. for the lesson repairing a pop-out.  

 

 

[Aser]

@B.K. I'm not 100% sure but your rims my be beadlock capable, where you just need to buy the ring, if you want to explore that option in the future... 😉

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/p5160154.html

 

[Andrew John Melvill]

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for another great exploration style drive, always enjoy drives in this style! 

To @Aser and @Luke K P great support for the few issues along the way, and often assisted by @Glenn W @Mike M. and @Alexanderrr.

To @Steffi was great to see your confidence improve through the morning on your 1st FB drive! Some great lines and an introduction to ridge riding. Well Done.

To everyone on the convoy, Thanks for a great day out! 

Cheers Andrew

[B.K.]

3 hours ago, Aser said:

@B.K. I'm not 100% sure but your rims my be beadlock capable, where you just need to buy the ring, if you want to explore that option in the future... 😉

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/p5160154.html

 

Thanks Aser for the info!  I'm not quite sold yet on the beadlock rings as this is our daily driver for now.  You are correct, the rims are headlock capable, the black ring is just molding.  I think I will wait so see how frequently this happens for me.  Doing some calculations, for the list price of the Mopar rings, I can get the tire remounted 41.93 times.  And that's not including shipping, customs, cost of the bolts, and maintenance....

And..., the Jeep actually belongs to my wife so I can't surprise her with too many mods too quickly...

[Mike M.]

3 minutes ago, B.K. said:

Thanks Aser for the info!  I'm not quite sold yet on the beadlock rings as this is our daily driver for now.  You are correct, the rims are headlock capable, the black ring is just molding.  I think I will wait so see how frequently this happens for me.  Doing some calculations, for the list price of the Mopar rings, I can get the tire remounted 41.93 times.  And that's not including shipping, customs, cost of the bolts, and maintenance....

And..., the Jeep actually belongs to my wife so I can't surprise her with too many mods too quickly...

@B.K. Repeat after me: “ The investment in the beadlocks is insignificant for the reassurance and safety I will get while driving in the desert. I will have the peace of mind that I will be able to drive in a more relaxed manner knowing that my tyres will not come off the wheels, regardless of how fast we are going. It’s not something I want to do but it’s an investment in my safety.” This is what you need to be telling your wife. Save it for later