I guess your mounts really stick out away from the drum. The RIMS with Yamaha Tom mounts has a really low profile. Even with the Pearl Tom mounts on RIMS it wasn't a problem. In the future, I'll refrain from suggesting you don't need to check. Sometimes soft bags can be off a bit size wise.
You might be right but I've been able to use regular sizes before. I'm trying to find dimensions for the different suspension systems and can't find anything. It would be useful if members measured and posted the dimensions on their systems. Like you Bart, I've typically positioned the protruding part of the suspension ring near the zipper end and they have generally fit, just not with the last set of Beatos.
It would be useful if members measured and posted the dimensions on their systems. I took some measurements and here's what I have the for my Taye Studio Maples..
It seemed to make sense to measure distances from outer shell.
To OD (outside diameter) on hoop... 1/2 inch
To outer part of lug 7/8 inch
To outer part of suspension ring (the wing nut on the Taye) 3 3/8 inch
So the protruding part (mount & wing nut) of the suspension ring is approx 2 1/2 inches beyond the normal diameter. Anyone else got some measurements?