screwball48
Explorer
Not really going to be an expedition rig, but I will be putting plenty of miles on this. Only about 125 miles so far.
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Subaru owners: Let's see your expedition rigs!
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Not really going to be an expedition rig, but I will be putting plenty of miles on this. Only about 125 miles so far.
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calicamper
Expedition Leader
Regarding the visibility of the Hitchgate. 235/65/17 tire.
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I use a hitchgate on my truck. I tried it on the Subaru and lost far too much precious load capacity. Its a heavy piece of kit great kit but heavy. And with our kids+ gear and our 4x6 trailer 900lbs empty and max 1200lbs packed mode every bit of Subaru load capacity matters.
Solo or very lightly packed two up the hitch gate would be a great big spare hauling option.
HudsonZRoamer
Observer
Itsavanman
Adventurer
I gotta ask how can y'all justify the extreme price tag of the methods? so far with good driving techniques ive surprised more than a few folks.. still have no need for more sidewall...
perterra
Adventurer
I would say the modifications are not intended for you then.
Justification has little to do with anything.
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elephant man
New member
speed corection
Hi all.
What do you guys with bigger than stock wheels and tires do to corect the speedo reading?
I own a 2008 SG lifetd 2' front and 2.5' rear and looking into bigger than stock (215/60-16) tires.
Was thinking on 215/75-15 or 215/70-16 AT tires.
My main concern is the impact the lower reading will have on the safety systems. ABS mainly.
Hi all.
What do you guys with bigger than stock wheels and tires do to corect the speedo reading?
I own a 2008 SG lifetd 2' front and 2.5' rear and looking into bigger than stock (215/60-16) tires.
Was thinking on 215/75-15 or 215/70-16 AT tires.
My main concern is the impact the lower reading will have on the safety systems. ABS mainly.
perterra
Adventurer
I cant see how it would affect the ABS? The speed difference in those sizes would be negligible.
It never did on either my Rodeo, Nissan Frontier or my xterra.
elephant man
New member
The vehicle travels faster than it knows.
I would think the systems that relly on the speed readout, will be affected.
Although the difference is small, it is enough to make the difference between airbag deployment and not.
Is there a way or a device that allows the adjustment of that parameter?
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I would think the systems that relly on the speed readout, will be affected.
Although the difference is small, it is enough to make the difference between airbag deployment and not.
Is there a way or a device that allows the adjustment of that parameter?
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perterra
Adventurer
I thought the anti locks relied on wheel rotation differential and the airbags rely on a mechanical g force sensor that any impact above the 10 to 15 mph range triggers it. If it were tied to an electrical impulse of a speedometer, then a blown fuse would cripple the air bag.
If you are sitting still and hit by another car, your airbag deploys, speed may have some effect, but it isnt made to be dependent on knowing your speed.
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Theprofessional
Silent Footfalls
It is a utility rig at the moment.
But still used for a lot of exploring
But still used for a lot of exploring
Hodaka
Adventurer
I paid $145 ea for mine - how is that extreme? There are alternatives out there, but these were designed specifically for use on Subarus. Also, the 15” allows me to use a 225/70-15 instead of a 215/65-16, which gives me basically 1” more sidewall, only a slight increase in overall OD, deeper tread (on an AT2), and full extreme winter rating. Makes sense to me.
Itsavanman
Adventurer
thats fine I suppose, but what exactly do you get? I've been places and done things on my stock rims, and still don't see why I need the extra sidewall.. with the new multi link rear your running out of suspension before you run out of tire..
and a skid plate I made...
and a skid plate I made...
perterra
Adventurer
thats fine I suppose, but what exactly do you get? I've been places and done things on my stock rims, and still don't see why I need the extra sidewall.. with the new multi link rear your running out of suspension before you run out of tire..
and a skid plate I made...
Not sure what you are getting at, how do you justify what you have done?