PaulP38a
7th February 2012, 05:07 PM
Got a set of BFG KM2's put on today. 255/85R16 (33") same size as the Bighorns they replaced.
First impressions are - wow! the ride is much smoother and quieter.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
I now have 10 "spare" wheels/tyres sitting in my backyard. Might have to put something up to the "For Sale"/Marketplace forum.
As I took the day off work, I went down to the Queanbeyan Showground this arvo to lend a hand setting up the fence around the test track for the 4WD Spectacular this coming weekend.
http://paulp38a.com/gallery/d/5795-2/IMG-20120207-00677.jpg
I was invited to have a drive around the track, so I did. Sure the track is designed for brand new 4WD's so you don't expect too much of a challenge... it wasn't but I had fun and the tyres were great, even up at 40psi there were no issues with the wombat holes, ramps, sleepers etc. I think a few people were surprised that the Rangie didn't lift a wheel anywhere on the track, and how much articulation it has. I left in Low-Drive except coming off the steep slope which was down to 1.
I reckon there will be a few broken front/rear spoliers and scraped guards come the weekend.
I heard that the local LR dealer down here declined to supply any Land Rovers for the show. Poor form! Other LR club members have taken Disco 3/4's and RRS over the course without damage.
JLR have been notified, so we hope they will interevene and not miss this opportunity to showcase what "the best 4x4 by far" can do.
Cheers, Paul.
First impressions are - wow! the ride is much smoother and quieter.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
I now have 10 "spare" wheels/tyres sitting in my backyard. Might have to put something up to the "For Sale"/Marketplace forum.
As I took the day off work, I went down to the Queanbeyan Showground this arvo to lend a hand setting up the fence around the test track for the 4WD Spectacular this coming weekend.
http://paulp38a.com/gallery/d/5795-2/IMG-20120207-00677.jpg
I was invited to have a drive around the track, so I did. Sure the track is designed for brand new 4WD's so you don't expect too much of a challenge... it wasn't but I had fun and the tyres were great, even up at 40psi there were no issues with the wombat holes, ramps, sleepers etc. I think a few people were surprised that the Rangie didn't lift a wheel anywhere on the track, and how much articulation it has. I left in Low-Drive except coming off the steep slope which was down to 1.
I reckon there will be a few broken front/rear spoliers and scraped guards come the weekend.
I heard that the local LR dealer down here declined to supply any Land Rovers for the show. Poor form! Other LR club members have taken Disco 3/4's and RRS over the course without damage.
JLR have been notified, so we hope they will interevene and not miss this opportunity to showcase what "the best 4x4 by far" can do.
Cheers, Paul.