It's Tire Time!!!
The day after the motor vehicle inspection the tires went on. I've been looking at them piled up in the yard for too long and wanted to get the old ones up for sale asap. The old tires and wheels sold quickly for $1100 which was nice.
Here's a look at the difference.
The process was relatively smooth. I used the multiplier tool that we have all been talking about and just started cranking away.
At first I thought the lug pattern was wrong. I was devastated for about 2 minutes till I started messing with it more. Sure enough they fit perfectly.
Here's a shot of the rear clearance. I did have to shave a tiny bit from the front fenders and had to do some light cutting, bending, to the rear. Not much though, it only took half a day for all of it. Now with air bags deflated nothing touches.
And what does one do with new tires installed. Head directly out into the dirt to see how they work.
I'm impressed. The ride is better especially on washboard roads. I didn't air down and could comfortably drive at speed on the bumps. It does feel heavier though. I'm now describing the overall feel of the truck as heavy but agile. By the way, this ambulance is mounted so the box and cab can articulate independently. Not like a 3 point, but should be enough for what I do.
This was my first overnight that wasn't in my Dad's back yard. Something I really needed. Had an early morning bike ride then a nap on the cot in the shade.
