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Subject:Re: Bump bump bump
From:Dan N
Date:Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:13:46 -0700

I had BFG on my tintop Syncro and 2WD too... and I switched to General
Grabber when BFG stop making them in 14" size.
BFG make their tires in off road in mind so their tires have stiffer
sidewalls thus a little bit stiffer ride.
But all depend on your taste and usage.

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 7:39 AM Skip L <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Alex and all.  I'm suspecting the tires as well.  Time to replace
> them.  Think I'll go 15" BFG's...unless there is reason to debate (opening
> a can of worms?).
>
> First, I may put on my other set of steel wheels/old Nokians just to
> validate.
>
> Skip
>
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 8:18 AM <alex@mevay.org> wrote:
>
> > I think CV's would be more likely to bind when hot, not cold, but...
> > You could also see if you could work out the frequency of the noise.
> > If it's 3 bumps or clicks per tire rotation, definitely suspect the
> > CV's.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Alex
> >
>