What does that do with the speedometer ? How many MPHs are you off at 65 mph? Has anyone had the Bronco speedometer recalibrated for larger diameter tires? If so, how was it recalibrated?
It looks GREAT!
It looks GREAT!
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Non-Sas Outer Banks with Badlands factory takeoffs wheels / tires - installed
Do you have some additional pics on the entire rig (or point me to where you posted them)? I have the same truck (colour, trim, model) and want to upgrade the tire, while keeping the rim. I haven't decided on a lift or not yet
Wow, looks just like the Badlands- but with colored handles and fenders. Who would've thunk!
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Which rear axle do you have? If you have the 3.73, any concerns with increased tire size and extra weight?
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That’s my plan
Wheels look perfect. Thanks for posting!
I also picked up a set of badlands wheels for my OBX which is scheduled next month to be built (we will see)
I plan to spray them black with hyper-dip though, that is if our weather would cooperate
I also picked up a set of badlands wheels for my OBX which is scheduled next month to be built (we will see)
I plan to spray them black with hyper-dip though, that is if our weather would cooperate
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Yes, the Badlands wheels came to me without TPMS, which we had agreed upon.
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Thanks so much. I also liked the RTR Tech6's. My tires' sidewalls come right to the edge of the fender flares. I will try to get a pick and post here, but I am well pleased with the look.
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Thanks and that was exactly my thinking. I like to try to stay as close as possible to stock as I can and the Badlands wheels/tires were the perfect combination. Love that Sahara Wrangler!Looks great Everette. I do like those better than the factory OBX wheels. I may be doing the same if I ever get my OBX.
BTW, this is the way it's done in the Jeep community. Grabbed a set of Rubicon take-offs for my Sahara.
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Thanks so much and that sounds interesting. I look forward to seeing how they look. I saw a guy on here, somewhere, who powder coated his OBX wheels and it totally transformed their look.Wheels look perfect. Thanks for posting!
I also picked up a set of badlands wheels for my OBX which is scheduled next month to be built (we will see)
I plan to spray them black with hyper-dip though, that is if our weather would cooperate
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Thanks so much and check out the wheel comparison tool on tiresize.com for the MPH difference. I will have the dealership change it when I do my next service.
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I have the 4.27 rear end with the locking rear diff, so no concerns.
Thank you.
Message me if there's a specific angle or pic you're looking for.
Sorry if you have already addressed this, but do you wish you went with less of a lift, or gone with a bigger tire (and new rims)?
Here's where I am coming from. I was really ignorant on the tire / rim set up, not just on the OBX, but in general. I really thought I could find new meaty larger rubber that could go on the stock rim. I have 2 sets of winter rims (and one set of winter rubber) in my shed that were purchased for previous vehicles, and didn't want to end up adding to my collection. I never once thought anything about the rim size on the OBX, and how it limits the options for off road tires. I also think there is a lot of after market rims out there that are awful, so I wanted to keep the stock rims, because I do like them. Now that I know more, I realize there are very few options for the OBX rims.
I know the owner of a tire shop, and he said anything I want he'll sell at cost. But he wasn't comfortable putting a lift kit in. When I called the local Off Road shop, the guy on the phone was great, but warned me they have had plenty of clients that kept the rims, added bigger rubber, lifted it, then realized they should have went with bigger rims.
My Bronco has not seen the light of day since October, and won't come out until at least April. As the summer ended, I knew I had some time to do research and figure out what I think I like and what I don't. But while the number of Broncos on the road has increased, every one I have seen is still stock.
In those side pics, there looks to be a ton of room in the wheel well.
I'm 6'6 so I like the higher lift. I think a 2" lift would be good too, but you'll need to remove the crash bars in front. I'm super happy with the stance and how it rides. If you're going to switch rims, I'd look at a 17 inch, as there's more tire options available. Tires are pretty wide, but with no offset you don't get the poke outside the fenders that I think youre referencing with the tire width.
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