What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[Dark]

On to our fourth set of tires. Yokohama Geolander G015 @ 265/65r17 on 17x8 +40 wheels.

Really happy with the traction, noise, and ride quality with these (all of which were concerns on the KO2's we had).

Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.

Overall, think we found the final tire choice.

 

[AndyMac204]

On to our fourth set of tires. Yokohama Geolander G015 @ 265/65r17 on 17x8 +40 wheels.

Really happy with the traction, noise, and ride quality with these (all of which were concerns on the KO2's we had).

Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.

Overall, think we found the final tire choice.

good to know someone that has tried a few different tires out. these ones look solid, nice choice!

 

[Mark S.]

Minor rubbing of the pinch weld at full lock but haven't experienced this in our daily routine--I'll be trimming it back regardless.

There are a number of really good reasons why should not trim those pinch welds. Trimming pinch welds for a body-on-frame car is fine--the welds provide no structural purpose. The Bronco Sport utilizes a unibody frame, and the different body parts support and transfer structural loads between each other. If you weaken the connection (the welds) between those parts you may compromise the frame's structural integrity.

 

[Dark]

There are a number of really good reasons why should not trim those pinch welds. Trimming pinch welds for a body-on-frame car is fine--the welds provide no structural purpose. The Bronco Sport utilizes a unibody frame, and the different body parts support and transfer structural loads between each other. If you weaken the connection (the welds) between those parts you may compromise the frame's structural integrity.

Correct.
I haven't inspected the pinch weld yet but if I could get away with removing enough to retain the spot welds then that would be an option. The other option would be to fold it over--sacrificing some rigidity but retaining the seam and metal.

At the end of the day I'm not concerned with the trimming impacting the structure considering the location and amount of material to be removed.

 

[Mark S.]

At the end of the day I'm not concerned with the trimming impacting the structure considering the location and amount of material to be removed.

I'm not an automotive structural engineer, so I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise structural integrity. Be that as it may, structural integrity is not the only concern. Manufacturers also apply a sealant between the two pieces of metal to prevent corrosion. Again, I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise corrosion mitigation. Structural integrity and corrosion prevention are pretty important issues for me, so I wouldn't base any decision on guesswork.

Bending them is probably a lot safer option.

 

[Dark]

I'm not an automotive structural engineer, so I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise structural integrity. Be that as it may, structural integrity is not the only concern. Manufacturers also apply a sealant between the two pieces of metal to prevent corrosion. Again, I can't tell you whether or how much trimming will compromise corrosion mitigation. Structural integrity and corrosion prevention are pretty important issues for me, so I wouldn't base any decision on guesswork.

Bending them is probably a lot safer option.

It's absolutely recommended that seam sealer is reapplied or, at the very least, some appropriate paint. Even with folding it over one should consider seam sealer inside the fold and paint or sealer on the outside as paint will most likely be chipped away during the process.

I'm more concerned with trying to retain the liner or alteration of the liner so the metal is protected from debris wear.

 

[Hooligan88]

1) Aeroskin Hood Deflector.
2) Rear Bumper protector.
3) Color matched Tufskinz lettering. I have the complete front/back set, but decided to try covering just the SPORT on the tailgate.

Is the rear bumper protector from Ford?

 

[Outback Texan]

Is the rear bumper protector from Ford?

Yes!

 

[California Big Bend]

Method Wheels Bead Locks

 

[Jrl]

Yes!

Dash plaque

 

[Mark S.]

Method Wheels Bead Locks

Model number?

 

[California Big Bend]

Model number?

Method MR706

 

[Blue oval fan]

BS had a busy week.

Dropped off the BS Tuesday to get XPEL ppf installed. Partial hood, fenders, a-pillars, headlights, painted bumper stripe, partial roof. I do lots of highway driving, this will keep the front end looking new.

Also had a bunch of Ford points to blow. All the parts finally came in today. About an hour to install everything.

-Front and rear mud flaps.
-Rear bumper protector.
-Ford perimeter plus.

Also removed those small air deflectors that were in front of the wheels. Feels exactly the same. No difference in mpg.

 

[Oxford White]

Christmas came early today

 

[TxHill]

BS had a busy week.

Dropped off the BS Tuesday to get XPEL ppf installed. Partial hood, fenders, a-pillars, headlights, painted bumper stripe, partial roof. I do lots of highway driving, this will keep the front end looking new.

Also had a bunch of Ford points to blow. All the parts finally came in today. About an hour to install everything.

-Front and rear mud flaps.
-Rear bumper protector.
-Ford perimeter plus.

Also removed those small air deflectors that were in front of the wheels. Feels exactly the same. No difference in mpg.

Just installed same mud flaps but I couldn’t resist coloring in the embossed lettering to make them stand out more. Look’s especially good against my black and white OBX.

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