But at the same time, these C rated tires can get the sidewalls tore up over the rocks. I think they main reason for E rated boots is for sidewall strength, not actual weight limits on the vehicle.
The E tires are a mixed blessing, they are stronger in sidewall (more plies), less likely to puncture, buckle or come off when airing down. This is important also because the sidewalls sometimes roll on the rim edges (risking cutting) when aired down, such as on softer, steeper Cape Cod beaches, where 12-15 pounds is the norm. Reportedly, the C rated KO2 sidewall still has the heavier sidewall. I also used E-rated tires when i used full-sized vehicles for trailering because they can take the heavier rear load. What's bad about them is ride quality, theyre bouncy, harsh. Thats why Ford Specified the C rated tires for the Bronco, to have a more comfortable ride, but still be up to off-roading and airing down. The problem for us OBX non-sasquatch folks, is that there are fewer C or D rated tires for our 18 x 7.5 rims, and many more in the 17 in wheels. Most larger 18" tires are E rated.
Oh I'm 2022. I was actually inside my dealers allocations for 2021 but We know how that all played out.
Exactly. The mid panel not only cannot fit inside the Bronco, but you can't take it off with the roof racks. So having something like this that only goes on the shell not only allows you to remove the mid panel, but gives you a place to put it
I've had three sets of BadYears and they all SUCKED!!!
Are you sticking with the OBX? Sas or non-sasquatch? We've had a year now to way-too-obsessedly study these Bronco vehicles, even moreso since we began seeing them in person since April. I got my VIN in late April, and was avoiding Sasquatch since I thought it would be too harsh a ride, but that may not be true. If i had a do-over, I'd order the OBX SAS, or maybe even the Wildtrak. As it is, hopefully putting 33" tires on the Stock OBX will be fine for me. Its been shipped, and due by the end if the month
Oh I've been WT ever since my order. What I went to the off rodeo I actually got to use a four-door WT. It is not stiff or bumpy at all (well until you go off road and start hitting rocks
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That's what I have coming for my First Edition. Duratracs are the best tire I have ever used.
2dr has always allowed rack, I believe. The 4dr vehicles are the issue.
Good to know and thank you! I'm a heavy researcher, and no joke the Bronco continues to throw new quirks and learnings our way. Let's just hope I get it before Q2
I don't get it. I have a badsquatch. I ordered and received a factory roof rack. It is... Tasty...We've all seen multiple posts and discussion on the inability to put a roof rack on a Sasquatch package . They're pretty clear that it has to do with weight capacity , but it may mostly be the tires!?
So, if you look at pg. 12 of the Bronco Equipment Installation Guide, theres a table on Roof Rack
Load Capacity:
In motion: 110lbs
Stationary: 450lb
315/70R17 tires: 0
An Explanation: If you look at the specs on those Goodyear Territory tires, you'll see that they are the softer "C" rated tires, with weight capacity of a measly 2535 pounds! Thats weak for a loaded vehicle, same as the stock OBX tires. But that explains the capacity issue, ITS THE TIRES! A fix would be to upgrade to an E rated tire, get a rack, and move on. Im guessing that the suspension components are pretty beefy, the tires seem like the weak link in the design chain. E rated tires are heavier, and a harsher ride.
Clearly Ford wants its Sasquatch to be comfortable, and this may be part of the design compromises on a vehicle with 35" tires (actually, Theyre 34.4" tires) extra machinery, armor plating, and soft tires . . . When theres the extra weight of 4 doors, 2.7 engine, auto trans
Any thoughts?
You can add a rack to a 21'. The mounting points haven't changed. They don't have the ford ones as an actual packaged accessories yet, but you can have a dealer order each part for a hefty price..... A few have done this. You just weren't able to add them on many 21's and still can't add them on 22 4dr wildtraks with the full body bash plate option, or a sas'd badlands and the 2.7 engine, but for whatever reason you can add them to a 4dr Sas'd black diamond with the 2.7 (full body bash plates are standard on the black diamond and badlands).
