Big Bend stock height with BFGoodrich 245/65/17. The beginnings of making this into what I want.

[ESBadlands]

Wife's a professional photog and I shoot second and I concur...awesome shot!

I couldn’t take a good picture if they were giving them away at Hobby Lobby ?

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[FirsandFire]

The photography skills are strong with this one! Great work with camera

Much appreciated! Photography has been a hobby of mine for the past few years.

 

[Spartan007]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

how is dry handling, road noise and ride comfort? I went with 235s for fear of rubbing/scraping but really like the aggressive look of Ko2s (not available in 235)

 

[Spartan007]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

Any rubbing or scrapping off road?

 

[FirsandFire]

how is dry handling, road noise and ride comfort? I went with 235s for fear of rubbing/scraping but really like the aggressive look of Ko2s (not available in 235)

Definitely more sidewall roll than the factory tires but they’re no louder in my opinion (the cabin noise in these Sports is pretty loud regardless). The ride isn’t a noticeable change either just less twitchy steering wheel input.

 

[ArtMonster88]

Love my BFGs!

Is this the roof rack from harbor freight?

 

[FirsandFire]

I recently added a 1UP USA bike rack add-on to the cargo carrier.

 

[13MikeH]

Much appreciated! I figured the white letters out would look good with the white paint.

love letters out look, that's old school.

 

[DylHSFD21]

Is this the roof rack from harbor freight?

Yes it is. I’ve since taken the brand stickers of and looks much cleaner!

 

[ArtMonster88]

Yes it is. I’ve since taken the brand stickers of and looks much cleaner!

Did you have to buy anything additional to install it? Or what it came with was enough?

 

[DylHSFD21]

Did you have to buy anything additional to install it? Or what it came with was enough?

As long as you have the factory or aftermarket cross bars installed, everything you need is included; Rack and mounting hardware.

 

[FirsandFire]

A few pics from the most recent family trip. The rooftop carrier is fantastic for fitting all the extras needed with a baby in-tow.

 

[christopheru]

My Big Bend with the 245/65 17 KO2 and the 3cm lift springs from H&R.

The combination is terrific off road :

 

[Yots]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

Looks amazing! How much extra height did those tires give you?

 

[FirsandFire]

Looks amazing! How much extra height did those tires give you?

Maybe 1/2” - 1”

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