Yep, that’s totally true, for off-road tires at very low PSI.
When you air a tire down to something like 5 PSI, the sidewalls flex a lot more, so the tread deforms and wraps around rocks. That really does create a larger contact patch and softer ride, exactly like you said.
But that’s a...
Ohh got it! I see what you meant!
I wouldn’t rely too much on the sand analogy though. Sand spreads because it’s a loose material, and tires don’t behave like that. A wide tire doesn’t squish out to make a bigger contact patch, the rubber is supported by belts, sidewalls, and air pressure, so...
On sand, wide tires are even more important because they spread the vehicle’s weight over a larger area, reducing ground pressure so the tires don’t sink. Sand can’t support high pressure, so narrow tires dig in and get stuck, while wide tires “float” by distributing the load, creating a larger...
Race car tires are wide because rubber friction doesn’t follow the simple “F = μN” model taught in basic physics. Real tire grip depends heavily on contact patch size, load distribution, rubber deformation, and heat management. A wider tire spreads the car’s weight over a larger area, reducing...
I don’t do Baja or rally racing, and I don’t jump my Bronco. I rock crawl. Got 37 Ko2s on my Badlands. Haven’t changed the suspension (yet) but won’t be putting a lift - just upgrading shocks and springs; I just cut the front crash bars and shortened the rock sliders by 1-1.5” at the front. I...
I recognize your Bronco. I’m also from Vancouver area (though not the island) and manage our local Bronco 6G group!
My recommendations are:
Remove the [exaggerated and excessive] Rough Country lift. First because Rough Country products are cheap and if you wheel your Bronco frequently it...
Idk man… One could make the same argument about schools. And we are where we are with that. 🤷‍♂️ Someone watching the news from outside might think that if such issues happen in schools and on the streets, why not in the bush, which is much less regulated. Not that I think like that, just...
That’s exactly what I did, I put a washer for the time being so I can at least drive. But since my lights are still under warranty and it's clearly a product defect, might as well claim it so I’m not prematurely rusting shit out
UPDATE:
I’ve specifically asked rough country to add to their invoice:
Add to invoice “Warranty Replacement – No Charge / NOT A SALE”
Show the unit cost as $0 (or nominal $1 if needed)
Add a note to package “Warranty Replacement - No Charge / Not a Sale"
Here’s what they wrote:
“u brkt from...