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- Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:29 am
- Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Opinion:Tyres for Outback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2810
The Desert Duelers are OK if your only having one set of tyres for everything. If you are able to afford two sets of tyres, one for general street use and another set for outback/off road, then the mud terrains are a much, much better deal. The Desert duelers will clog up in a split second, in any m...
- Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:21 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: L series wagon 4 sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1687
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:00 am
- Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2511
Great Discussion Dale, OK...here I am able to add to the discussion I hope. was thinking about that last night when I wrote the previous reply. In short, I am not sure I can. However some thoughts/comments: (a) Does a chunky-tread tyre deform as much on a hard surface as does a slick? It has less r...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:29 pm
- Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2511
Great post Dale.....and just when I thought flotation was simple.......:???: Once apon a time, I sat on top of the 42 mile crossing "big sand hill" on the SA Coorong, with a cold beer thinking I was pretty cool having got up the "big one" on my first attempt, with my 32' Desert Duelers at 15 psi and...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:42 pm
- Forum: Victoria
- Topic: Victorian Members List
- Replies: 53
- Views: 52864
Name : Michael Residence: Tecoma/Melbourne..........another Dandenong Ranges, "hills person" Subi 84 wagon, ea81 Only had the Subi 2 weeks now Mods in 2 weeks are a decent cd/stereo and a good clean.... Looking to body lift it, fit some new rims and taller, more aggressive off road rubber, fit a bar...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2511
How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
There is a slighty tedious, but absolutely totally foolproof way to settle the tire argument/flotation issue for yourself, forever. 1) Go to a public weigh bridge , weigh each end/axles of the vehicle, loaded and unloaded. 2) On a hard smooth surface, jack up the front end of vehicle, both tires off...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:33 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
- Topic: L front arms in MY
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3774
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:40 pm
- Forum: Subie Boys
- Topic: Subie Boys Next Wagon Resto
- Replies: 276
- Views: 149560
Excellent work you guys....I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished project. That midnight blue paint looks great! In this thread, post number #191, there is a picture of the interior showing the new dash panel, ready for the future stereo. A couple of Questions please... 1) did you modify ...