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Date:         Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:53:05 -0500
Reply-To:     Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bump bump bump
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6mMZUHTorBgRJruiZi==Fx6dk=2=mn2yLPFBU3SoSGJgg@mail.gmail.com>
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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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