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First lift/tire test!

Old Mar 16, 2017 | 05:18 PM
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Decided to go out and see what the "pearl" could do with 2" springs and new tires. Was pleased but easily found the limit of fully open differentials and no traction control.

Also found out that I desperately need new shocks if I want to keep all 4 wheels on the ground lol. Treadwright tires did very well. They surprised me on wet rock and even did a little better in the mud than I thought they would. At one point was up on three wheels (actually teetering back and forth on two) and was uncomfortably close to a very sharp rock that would have had a nice can opener effect on my door, and the tires had great traction on the loose / wet stream bank.


 

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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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Nice! Like the way you ansel adams your picts.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:58 PM
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Nice rims! What are those? 16's? 18's?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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Thanks!

Wheels are 16x7 BMW wheels. Cheapest aluminum wheel I could find that would fit a 235/85r16
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 02:40 AM
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Looking good!

Brian.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Magnificent photos, I love seeing this kind of adventure. city-slicker here
 
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