Question re Wire or Rope. On New winch.

**rafa** · 29th August 2013, 10:32 PM

I am about to instal a new 12000lb winch.

Question is old school wire or this flashy looking lighter rope stuff?

During the wet season up here it will earn its money, so i guess I'm saying it won't be a decoration.

Your thoughts as to which way to go? I'm thinking Ironman cause I've spent way too much getting this Ol girl where I want it to buy a warn etc..

Cheers

Marty

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**MudRunnerTD** · 29th August 2013, 10:34 PM

Rope for sure. Light, Safe, easy to use.

**happygu** · 29th August 2013, 10:45 PM

Another for the synthetic rope....get the best quality one you can, and you won't go back.

Mic

**Monty_e** · 29th August 2013, 10:54 PM

Plus one for synthetic rope!

**GQ TANK** · 29th August 2013, 11:38 PM

I prefer rrope but due to the $$$ ended up with wire. if you can afford the rope go for it.

With wire you have to ensure that there are no crossovers when you are winching as these will creat flatspots and could eventually cause a faulre.

I have seen rope flattened by repeated use - but was still safe to use.

Plus wire can be hard on the hands

Plus is does not float

**Winnie** · 30th August 2013, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by rafa

I am about to instal a new 12000lb winch.

Question is old school wire or this flashy looking lighter rope stuff?

During the wet season up here it will earn its money, so i guess I'm saying it won't be a decoration.

Your thoughts as to which way to go? I'm thinking Ironman cause I've spent way too much getting this Ol girl where I want it to buy a warn etc..

Cheers

Marty

I've got the ironman winch with rope and cannot fault it.

**threedogs** · 30th August 2013, 08:14 AM

Go the Plasma style rope and buy the slide on protective sleeve as its not very UV friendly.
I have seen canvas covers for winches on Ebay

**joeker** · 30th August 2013, 11:53 AM

Rope is safer and easier to use as well being lighter.

Make sure you give it a wash every now and then, just like a snatch strap. Dirt can get into the fibres and cause wear. It is a good time to make sure the rope is laid correctly on the drum too.

**threedogs** · 30th August 2013, 01:24 PM

As you know weight is your enemy on outback roads so by using Dyneema style rope and a hauwse fairlead
you could be losing up to 15KG of weight off the front end , has to be a good thing, take your old winch cable
and get "eyes" spliced in each end makes a great winch extension, if you need it.
Ironman have a great warranty, no questions asked

**NP99** · 31st August 2013, 09:49 PM

I'm old school and like wire. Rope has its disadvantages as does wire!

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