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Subject:Re: Bump bump bump
From:Skip L
Date:Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:53:05 -0500

Thanks Dan!  Good recommendation for the General Grabber.  This might be a
good opportunity to move into the 15" as well.

Skip

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:13 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> >
>>
>

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