In your experience do the 18 inch ride as well as the 16 inch rims? Was thinking about switching from 18 to 16 but if it makes little difference will save the money. Advice/experience appreciated. I would like a softer ride around town.
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In your experience do the 18 inch ride as well as the 16 inch rims? Was thinking about switching from 18 to 16 but if it makes little difference will save the money. Advice/experience appreciated. I would like a softer ride around town.
otiswesty
Regular guy
I think the ride is pretty equivalent with 33" tires. The biggest difference is when you are aired down and there is an extra inch of space between your alloy rim and a rocky ledge. So the 16" rim would be better for offroading.
If you are using a stock 30.5" tire size of 265/60/18 or 265/70/16, the 16's would be a better ride.
If you are using a stock 30.5" tire size of 265/60/18 or 265/70/16, the 16's would be a better ride.
perfectlift-tips
New member
Wow, just an awesome vehicle and look at the rig it's just mind blowing. :drool:
Scott Brady
Founder
A few recent trips with the G-Wagen. Still love this truck, even ten years in...
Baja Sur
A remote mission track in Baja Norte
New Years Eve- Baja
Baja Sur
A remote mission track in Baja Norte
New Years Eve- Baja
SonnyTheElder
New member
Nice! It looks like you've switched the headlights and surrounds, fog lights, and grille for the more contemporary versions. Looks good either way!
Scott Brady
Founder
Yeah... In hindsight, an unnecessary expense. The headlights are only marginally better, but I do like how they look
Scott Brady
Founder
We also took a nice trip to Comb Ridge and Southern Utah with the G. A test teardrop in tow.
Wherever it is, it's beautiful. I'd LOVE to live in that part of the country, but my job (which could obviously be changed), friends, and family (tougher to get my parents to relocate...) are here in the Boston area. Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are my favorite places to visit when I travel. I just returned home from a trip to Glacier and the surrounding area. Just can't get enough of that...
You've treated your G-Wagen well, Scott and have also done a fantastic job with the photography. I always enjoy seeing the photos you share with us.
You've treated your G-Wagen well, Scott and have also done a fantastic job with the photography. I always enjoy seeing the photos you share with us.
Scott Brady
Founder
Thanks, guys! Southern Utah is such a special place.
Check the G Wagen forums outside of expedition portal and you should be able to find the answer. Lots of people have removed them so they don't get stuck in the backcountry.
otiswesty
Regular guy
You can bypass the immobilizer and go to a flat key by attaching the flip key RFID chip to the back of the ignition fascia and installing modern RF locking system in place of the the original IR remote system. Another option is to reconfigure the ECU to ignore the immobilizer input and continue to use flipkey and IR remote lock system.
Scott Brady
Founder
That is still on my list of "too dos"
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