Thread: Just bought a P38a Rangie

Originally Posted by p38arover

Well done, Willem.

Are you the same Willem I know from Geelong?

Regards

Ron

G'day Ron,

Yep, one and the same! Good to hear from you.

Willem

Originally Posted by tarz37

Hi Willem,
I have just taken delivery of a similar 92 RR Vogue.
What sort of economy can I expect on gas?
And can anyone advise me as to how critical is similar wear on front and rear tyres when having a centre viscous diff on the auto?
Frank

G'day Frank,

Congrats on your new Rangie. I have to say that once I had the head gasket problems with mine sorted it was great - very reliable. Fuel economy - you can get around 16 - 20 l/ 100 km on LPG, a bit better on petrol - tho with the price difference I hardly ever used petrol!

The rolling diameter of your tyres should be about the same. The VC does have some give in it. I never had any problem with mine, though I did on a previous Rangie to that.

Willem

What happens to the VC if tyre circumferences are different?
How much latitude does one have with different tyres? Just wondering as I have road Pirrelli Scorpians on at the present with approx 4-5mm of tread depth at the centre. I tried some Bridstone desert duellers but they are to harsh for normal driving.
Frank