Anyone prefer the smaller tire look?

[bobbleheadguru]

The G6 forums answer should be …. Get Both!

Small tires look good, until you see bigger ones.

I have a 2016 base manual convertible Mustang (with a racing stripe) that bought 1 year old for $23K with only 6500 miles on it. Side by side with a GT or a 350R, it may look like a "lesser car"... but to the general public, it makes no difference.

I get compliments on my car all the time... no average person knows that I have base model. I don't regret spending double for a Mustang that I cannot afford and am happy that the base V6 engine is good enough to have fun, but not so powerful that I could get in trouble with it. I have the same attitude with the Bronco.

Base Model. Nothing on it. May upgrade the tires later (I will get two sets of wheels, to get a different look).

If I get stuck, I will use my shovel, upside-down floor mats, winch, etc, to get my self out... and I will probably not do anything that will get me in real trouble.

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[bobbleheadguru]

A good plan maybe to buy the small tire Bronco street drive it till it is paid off, then put the big tires and lift on it.

With my Mustang, I bought two sets of wheels, the second set for Winter, and swap every ~6 months. This allows the tires to wear out 1/2 as fast.... so my net cost is just the wheels (under $1000 in my case). It allows me to have 2 different looks to my Mustang, one custom/one stock.

 

[Haulin455]

I prefer the big tire look but am skeptical about the Sasquatch as I’ll use the Bronco as my daily driver. I imagine the Sasquatch’s 35” MT tires will be noticeably louder than the standard 33” AT tires on the Badlands. Give me 35” AT tires as an option and I’m sold on those.

 

[VGK_Fan]

I think a small tire 2 door would be cool for tooling around the town

But then I see those lifted on 37s and I'm like

I like this look for a vintage or beach cruiser vibe. I'll probably keep the 33s on my 2 door Badlands

 

[skiptheroad]

I think a small tire 2 door would be cool for tooling around the town

But then I see those lifted on 37s and I'm like

This reminds me of my Mom's '73 Bronco which was the diamond blue color. It had G78-15 tire's which are about 28" tall and it pretty much went anywhere my parents wanted to take it. Just to put things into perspective.

 

[BaseMod]

Whatever model I end up with will get a 2” Lift (if necessary)and 33s. For my needs 35s are overkill though they look awesome View attachment 18413

 

[ghost1986]

I was pretty interested to see what the Sasquatch package would cost to put on a base model but when they said it would option-able only with an auto i wasn't overly sad. Just figured Id buy the base then add some tires after the stockies wore out.

Once I saw the non Squatched ones in the spy spots with 33" tires I dont think I even would care anymore about the Squatched one. I think without Sasquatch looks great.

 

[bdg149]

Just like with Wranglers, I think the 2 door looks better left mostly stock, but the 4 door only looks good with a lift and tires. The 4 Door just looks out of proportion with stock tires.

 

[dgorsett]

I have a 2016 base manual convertible Mustang (with a racing stripe) that bought 1 year old for $23K with only 6500 miles on it. Side by side with a GT or a 350R, it may look like a "lesser car"... but to the general public, it makes no difference.

I get compliments on my car all the time... no average person knows that I have base model. I don't regret spending double for a Mustang that I cannot afford and am happy that the base V6 engine is good enough to have fun, but not so powerful that I could get in trouble with it. I have the same attitude with the Bronco.

Base Model. Nothing on it. May upgrade the tires later (I will get two sets of wheels, to get a different look).

If I get stuck, I will use my shovel, upside-down floor mats, winch, etc, to get my self out... and I will probably not do anything that will get me in real trouble.

I have a 2005 'stang w/ V-6. Torch Red and plenty fast enough and sooo much fun! I also plan on getting a Base, and add 32-33's later.

 

[ragingclue]

I was thinking of getting a BD squatch and then a set of 33s and base flares, then sell the 35s and bigger flares. 35 IMO is bigger than I care for and 315 is awfully wide. But that won't even be doable if they don't allow the MT with squatch...

 

[rtaylor]

Hi -
Mainly for road drivers, not dedicated off roaders - I was wondering, how many of you prefer the smaller tire look ? To me it reminds me of vintage, humble truck. Which I like. But then on some days, I like the look of the big tires too.... so I am trying to decide - do I want a vintage looking truck, or something that looks tough and capable - but also has that "look at me" big tire factor.

In my opinion, the only 4x4 that doesn't look better with large tires is a fully restored pre-CJ5 jeep.

I had the original purchase order for my 1970 K5 Blazer. The Chevy dealer changed the ring&pinion and installed larger tires before delivery to the original owner. Larger tires have been a thing for a long while.

 

[bobbleheadguru]

My mustang is race red.

I have a 2005 'stang w/ V-6. Torch Red and plenty fast enough and sooo much fun! I also plan on getting a Base, and add 32-33's later.

(The one on the left...)

 

[Ajusaf]

Is that real? with the Sasquatch Pkg Bronco is Huge, I would prefer the without Sasq Pkg. (for Practicality on Road Only) But sometimes I would want it, aah so difficult to decide

I think it’s the angle shot that gives it that illusion. Here’s pic of SAQ in a closer day time shot

 

[Fuzion2Bronco]

I think it’s the angle shot that gives it that illusion. Here’s pic of SAQ in a closer day time shot

Wow, you are right so much difference.

 

[PR4X4]

I know nobody really knows at this point, but the Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond and Out Banks all have the Hoss suspension as standard. Would it be safe to assume you could get 32s on the base with no mods? Shame you can't option the Base with a rear locker.

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