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This happened on my morning commute. First and most importantly, nobody was hurt. I had the right-of-way, a Ford Focus pulled out in front of me to cross the intersection (she was forthright that she couldn’t see me because she hadn’t scraped the frost off her windows) as I entered the...

Right. I’m not concerned about having standard 4x4. It gets a little dicier when thinking about sending my wife out on icy/bad roads. Trying to get non-enthusiasts to appreciate when to use 4x4 vs when to use RWD (to avoid drivetrain binding) can be tricky. She’d much rather get in a car and not...

Mileage - I’m getting about 18.5 MPG in a mix of city/hwy that is more heavily city streets. Aired down to 32 PSI, so that probably negatively impacts gas mileage. On-road - it seems pretty civilized. The tires are new, so I’m sure they’ll eventually get a little noisier. At highway/freeway...

Thanks! Your carbonized gray base with 265/75r16 was where I started this journey! Trying to post photos/updates on my build here, if you want more content… https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/the-2023-shadow-black-base-experience.63687/#post-1799000

Nope! Plenty of room with the crash bars still installed.

285s are definitely the more popular choice around here for the base steelies. But I’d suggest you consider 255/85r16. They’re within spec for the width of the steelies, and they look more classic/timeless IMO. Plus, they’re a tiny bit taller (actually 33”) than the 285s.

Misbuild claim pending for plastic front skid installed instead of the steel skid that comes with the HD modular bumper. Also, had new tires installed day of pick up. Dealer scratched through the paint on every fricken’ wheel (a death sentence for steelies in the snowy/salty Great Lakes). It’s...

RB20 slim lines installed a couple days ago. Look good, feel solid. The slim lines seem to be nicely proportioned for the non-sas flares/tire poke on my base. There is enough room for me to put my foot on an angle stepping in. If you have large feet, or are not steady on them, I’d suggest...

RB20 slim lines installed a couple days ago. Look good, feel solid. The slim lines seem to be nicely proportioned for the non-sas flares/tire poke on my base. There is enough room for me to put my foot on an angle stepping in. If you have a very large feet, or are not steady, I’d suggest getting...

I run a set of E-rated 255/85r16 Falken Wildpeak M/Ts at 32 PSI on my 2 door base. I had them installed upon delivery by the dealer, so no comparison to the factory tires. I think the Bronco drives and rides nice. It’s a 4x4 truck, so heaving concrete/pavement seams or potholes are felt in the...

Just like my favorite pair of shoes (one is a cowboy boot and the other one is an adidas slide). I find that if I leave the slide in my closet, nobody knows the pair is mismatched.

Amen. I’ve never seen something so simple get so overcomplicated. And that’s really saying something on this forum, where so many have nothing to do but churn while they wait for their truck.

Most mom and pop places match that sort of deal from the National chains too.

I bought a set of five tires in the size he’s looking for, at a slightly lower price.

Why wouldn’t you take the spare off, jack the first corner, remove that tire (and cap), replace with the spare (and cap you just took off, then move along? So, all center caps stay where they are as you move wheels and tires around the vehicle one at a time.

I’m probably not saying anything novel here, but consider this a “+1” for the rational side of this conversation… Unless you just can’t afford the up-front cost of $250ish for a fifth tire, there is no rationale for skipping it. With a set of five, 20% more cost upfront = 20% more life out of...

Not true. Think about it. Also, the spare doesn’t have a center cap because the backup camera is there.

Look at all these pics of racks carrying…nothing. 😂 😅

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