Tire noise comparison in the same rig...

[nvrstuk]

Some of us still are. my first bronco I bought in high school (green avatar pic, purchased in 97) is completely torn apart and going back together. Streched the front and rear axle 4 inches each (forward and aft) .... axles built with lockers, gears, chomoly, to handle 40's. Everything underneath, inside the tub, and engine bay will look new, but keeping the original paint, scratches, scrapes and going to clear it with Vice Grip Garages sauce.

But i undersand what you mean, ive been involved with 200k + builds, and i honestly would rather have one that has soul, not just new fancy parts bolted on. They are just cookie cutter broncos imo. Impressive, just not my style.

Bryan is a perfect example for this. The two broncos he has are neither just a stock-ish restored bronco.

Technically this is my 2nd thread hyjack in this actual thread, all in one day! Youre welcome Bryan !

Yeah, HS was 8 yrs ago for ya! lol

 

[carter2772]

Yeah, HS was 8 yrs ago for ya! lol

Werent you a math teacher? 1997

 

[nvrstuk]

Taught a lot of math in life skills curriculum I developed & integrated into graduation requirements.

Investing
Check books
Credit card (risk)
Apt hunting
Interest rates- CC, house, etc
Auto math- every possible thing in a car that you can use math
Best buys at stores. Is 40% one week a better deal than a 20% off sale one week then a 30% off the 20% sale?

Tried to let students know that you need math almost every day but not calculus, intergers, 2nd yr algebra but MATH.

Nope, but I slid it in every day

 

[nvrstuk]

Access to places to wheel is the reason for a lot of this. There is not much access to wheeling spots in the east, so people build the broncos to drive on the street and look pretty in shows because that is what we can do. Yes there are exceptions as I have seen some crazy capable rigs built to wheel in our area. I always kind of walked the line with my 67. Yeah I could take it to a show but I wasnt afraid to dive it in the rocks or in the mud. I always enjoyed wheeling it more that show and shine. I have the dents and scratches to prove it. But because the closest place to legally wheel is almost 4 hours away I just got burnt out. And the cost to do it got crazy, $100 worth of diesel in the tow rig, $50 per person to get park access, then we typically stayed in a hotel for one night $175 at least, plus food, and fuel in the bronco it was taking at least $500 each time I wheeled! I go maybe once a year anymore and hardly even drive the bronco at all besides that.
You guys out west are lucky with the many options for places to go!

Spot on correct. A good friend (Bronco owner decades ago and I've posted pics of our two EB's out playing) moved to Tennesee 2 1/2yrs ago. Well, he couldn't stand the fact that he couldn't go anywhere outside of his property to go rest, relax, be "in the hills" while he lived there. Him and his wife had a nice house, he built a pool, tornado shelter... lot's of space... no public land.

He moved back to our Valley last week. He couldn't stand not having "his hills"... We are lucky here in the West although each governmental agency is doing it's best to close access to public lands for whatever reason as quickly as possible. Terrible but it's happening.

 

[nvrstuk]

Well, if the ancient GY, MTR's were some of the loudest then I'll be happy with my new Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T's then (I hope).

Oh, don't worry about staying on topic, I have to be tied for the worst when it comes to drifting on to other "things of interest". lol

I hope to be able to put a couple tires on this week. We finally got to make our first trip since last years Moab early departure and in 8 days will be in 50 degree cooler weather on another. Hope to get back into travelling again.

Take care all, we only get one chance at this adventure we are all on...

 

[nvrstuk]

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/t...5-wb-stretch-2-floor-lower-p-s.278607/page-86

#1709 is the post # where I admit my failure...

 

[Yeller]

What are we to do with you??? Lol

 

[nvrstuk]

I can't believe it ! LOL Huh, what was I going to do?

I was so stoked to do such a simple db check... then I was so stoked that I had a shop day open up. 65-69deg in the shop all day and 100 deg outside.

 

[nvrstuk]

Sidewalls aren't looking to stiff here! lol

 

[Speedrdr]

Looks like they need a breath or two of air!

Randy

 

[nvrstuk]

Doing some engine work and being a foot lower helps.

 

[Yeller]

As a distraction to your current issues….

You did drive it some, and discussed the changes in handling that you thought were better on the street. Even though you forgot the before test, what do your ears think about the noise level?

 

[nvrstuk]

Definitely not any louder. I was thinking with the larger outer lug than the mtr's that I'd hear a little howl but they designed that out.

 

[hossbronco]

I’d be curious to hear your other impressions. These are the tires I’m planning on using to get my Bronco back on the road. I’ll probably start with 37s, then move to the 40s when I swap in tons.

 

[nvrstuk]

I’d be curious to hear your other impressions. These are the tires I’m planning on using to get my Bronco back on the road. I’ll probably start with 37s, then move to the 40s when I swap in tons.

As soon as I get home to replace faulty rollers & cam I will be able to do that.

I only have roughly a hundred miles on them but street manners seem better than the MTR's noticeable on cornering.
They have a much square shoulder and I'm wondering if that is making the difference???

I have noticed that the rear seem to lock up a bit more prematurely-no idea here. Nothing else has changed other than tire compound other. Will see.

I'll be in soft sand and a couple hundred miles of coastal highway so more feedback coming.

 

[nvrstuk]

Well, I ran around with these for 75 plus gal of 92 octane last week.

Liked em.

They are much LOUDER when cruising at 6psi on blacktop. Heck, they are a LOT louder when aired down to 12-15psi as the larger outer lugs generate noise.

20 plus psi and they still seem comparable noise-wise to the MTR's w/o any wear.

Had a bunch of guys looking at them at the RdUp.