Overland Journal: G-Wagen
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Scott Brady
Founder
There will be. We were fortunate to explore the Navajo Nation with Seth and Candy of Adventure Driven. They have contacts/access to some amazing stuff.
Scott Brady
Founder
They are too big, but surprisingly, they only rub minimally. The performance of the tire is excellent and I am shocked how quiet they are. However, this vehicle really needs 255/85s and some Hutchinsons
Brandon Libby
GeeK
Yes it does!
They are too big, but surprisingly, they only rub minimally. The performance of the tire is excellent and I am shocked how quiet they are. However, this vehicle really needs 255/85s and some Hutchinsons
Im curious what you mean by "too big", they look nearly identical height-wise to the 315/75R16 tires I have had on my G500 for nearly a decade of extremely rigorous off-road 'testing' (no lift/no rubbing).
Too big due to rubbing or too big due to increased crawl speed/decreased torque?
The least invasive way to fit 35s on a G is use of ET63 wheels (Looks like your rear wheels stick out 20-50mm too far to tuck up inside the fenders at full compression).
Scott Brady
Founder
Both
They are too tall and too wide for how I use the vehicle. They are likely taller than your (i.e. most) 315/75 R16, being a 305/70 R18 and 35.1" actual height. They are rubbing front and rear, both during compression and in the front during compression and turning. They do not rub excessively, but I do not want/need any rubbing at all. My plans are to fit the Hutchinsons and a 255/85 R16 or possibly a 295/75 R16. Run a tire size more appropriate for mixed terrain and general travel.
Scott Brady
Founder
There is everything from mild to wild for the G-Wagen. There is also an extensive line of factory springs. Most recent, OME released a few kits.
Full Gucci is also available.
Full Gucci is also available.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
amazing.
An impressive truck. I (sadly) have to sell my beloved xTerra soon (moving overseas) so Im not sure what my next rig will be when I get back.
The short list is the G Wagen, a 200 series, a quad cab of some kind, or possibly a grey market bring back.
The G Wagen just has something about it that really appeals.
An impressive truck. I (sadly) have to sell my beloved xTerra soon (moving overseas) so Im not sure what my next rig will be when I get back.
The short list is the G Wagen, a 200 series, a quad cab of some kind, or possibly a grey market bring back.
The G Wagen just has something about it that really appeals.
EugeneTheTJ
Tar Heel
Sweet rig, Scott.
What became of the original winch?
What became of the original winch?
Scott Brady
Founder
It was about 15 years old and had notable corrosion. I gave it to a friend.