Ipe's 315/75R16 BFG KO's - INSTALLED

[Ipedog]

Okay you selfish impatient bastards! You forced me to leave early. On a Friday no less. And then have to come home and work on my H3. You bunch of worthless ingrates! It was pure utter HELL!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Actually it was lots of fun. Thanks guys for a great excuse! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif ;D

pic 1 - First wheel installed

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61314367-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Second Pic - Lifting the Drivers side rear

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61314388-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Pic Three - Front and Rear installed

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[Ipedog]

Pic Four - Profile shot

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61314467-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Pic five - Partially stuffed. I didn't have a Hummer dealer nearby like Neo did so I used the next best thing. A 10" timber left over from a woodworking project


http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61314500-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Pic Six - Clearance - The wheel isn't fully stuffed so I don't know if this is fair, but there is about an inch to inch and a quarter worth of space between that flange and the tire.

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61314524-L.jpg

[HummerNewbie]

Looking good. See what happens when you listen to use, you get to go home early on a Friday and play http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Things learned in the process.

1. It takes about 35-45 minutes of working slow to change four wheels.

2. It wasn't hard at all to do. Hell, Even HI could do it in an hour http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif (here comes trouble!)

3. It takes about 1 fully charged, three year old, Ryobi 18 volt battery to remove and install 4 wheels using an impact driver. No, the Ryobi doesn't snug the lugs up fully, but it takes them off nice and quick! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

4. I seem to have lost some weight. My god damn pants keep falling down! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif I felt like Home Boi G and I'm sure I nearly gave some old woman the thrill (or fright) of her life! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

5. The TPS warning NEVER came on. Weird... I did leave the OE spare on for right now as these will be coming off in a few days.

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Whats up with you peckerheads!? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif None of you want to go to Paragon in April? Come on! I've got to get these puppies muddy. Go see the FREE BEER (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/1236038291/m/5571085661) thread and sign your asses up!

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Looking good. See what happens when you listen to use, you get to go home early on a Friday and play http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Thanks Newbie! It was fun http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Oh, it rides really quietly now. Much quieter than the OE Bridestones.

[HIHUMMER]

2. It wasn't hard at all to do. Hell, Even HI could do it in an hour (here comes trouble!)

and chance breaking a nail!? Not a chance. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Ipedog]

and chance breaking a nail!? Not a chance.


You wouldn't even come close. It was THAT easy http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[StarsnBars]

Lookin good. Dont forget to retorque lugs after a 100 miles. I had 2 that needed alittle snugging. Did you do a T-bar adjustment? A couple turns will give you a extra inch of clearance. They look great! It would be had for me to take them off. Really sets your rig. W.T.G. dOg http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[DDWH]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
Things learned in the process.

1. It takes about 35-45 minutes of working slow to change four wheels.

2. It wasn't hard at all to do. Hell, Even HI could do it in about an hour per wheel!

3. It takes about 1 fully charged, three year old, Ryobi 18 volt battery to remove and install 4 wheels using an impact driver. No, the Ryobi doesn't snug the lugs up fully, but it takes them off nice and quick! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

4. I seem to have lost some weight. My god damn pants keep falling down! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif I felt like I was rollin with Humm This and I'm sure I nearly gave some old woman the thrill (or fright) of her life! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

5. The TPS warning NEVER came on. Weird... I did leave the OE spare on for right now as these will be coming off in a few days.

6. Nothing like drinking a nice 6-pack in the sun on a Friday afternoon! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

fizzled http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Looks awesome Rob!!!! and what better excuse to bail work early on a friday http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by DDWH:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
Things learned in the process.

1. It takes about 35-45 minutes of working slow to change four wheels.

2. It wasn't hard at all to do. Hell, Even HI could do it in about an hour per wheel!

3. It takes about 1 fully charged, three year old, Ryobi 18 volt battery to remove and install 4 wheels using an impact driver. No, the Ryobi doesn't snug the lugs up fully, but it takes them off nice and quick! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

4. I seem to have lost some weight. My god damn pants keep falling down! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif I felt like I was rollin with Humm This and I'm sure I nearly gave some old woman the thrill (or fright) of her life! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

5. The TPS warning NEVER came on. Weird... I did leave the OE spare on for right now as these will be coming off in a few days.

6. Nothing like drinking a nice 6-pack in the sun on a Friday afternoon! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

fizzled http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Looks awesome Rob!!!! and what better excuse to bail work early on a friday http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Perfect ROFLMAO!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Rollin wid Humm This... LOL http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Sewie]

Nice! Now let's see how long you actually keep them on there. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[AZH3]

If I wasn't such a little puss and actually owned an H3 I would love to have tires like that.

[kennyosemite]

Looks great, Rob! I've had BFGs on a Toyota PU and Jeep Cherokee. They'll serve you well. PICS WITH DIRT!

[NEOCON1]

Okay you selfish impatient bastards! You forced me to leave early. On a Friday no less. And then have to come home and work on my H3. You bunch of worthless ingrates! It was pure utter HELL!!!

LMAO http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Ipe , those look great http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif glad to see you got some pics for us http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif very nice man and i like your wooden block test http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif so how big is that smile on your face when you look at your truck now ? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif !!! congrats man !!!

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by Sewie:
Nice! Now let's see how long you actually keep them on there. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

i think the only reason he will take them off is to have the pressure sensors installed http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif they really make it look tough http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Ipedog]

I love 'em! They look great, thats for sure!

Last night we went out and I parked next to a Heep Grand Cherokee. I towered over the thing. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

HeHeHe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Mike E]

Those look awesome! I want a set now! Good job!

[HummerNewbie]

So, it's after 10:30 Saturday, are they dirty yet?! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
So, it's after 10:30 Saturday, are they dirty yet?! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

There ain't that much mud in the metro boston area... Thats why I want to go to Paragon... SOON!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
There ain't that much mud in the metro boston area... Thats why I want to go to Paragon... SOON!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Sorry, had to bust your balls a little http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Does look damn good though, even clean http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

Congrats, Rob.

Still an ugly color. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HIHUMMER]

Looks great Rob!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

PS: I HATE YOU! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

Go see the FREE BEER thread and sign your asses up!


hell Ipe , i would come from california for free beer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[CampMaster]

Looks great. I can't wait to hear how they perform off-road!


Neo - you heading up north for the beer festival coming up? Portland just registered the 30th microbrewery to open in metro area.

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Go see the FREE BEER thread and sign your asses up!


hell Ipe , i would come from california for free beer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Notice that I am NOT the originator of the free beer thread. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif However, IF you drive from Cali for the first weekend, not only will I buy you all the beer you can drink, you could still turn around and make it back to Moab for the start of the trip! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Come on! You know you want to! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Photom]

The tires look great but the clearance looks scary!

[HIHUMMER]

Originally posted by Photom:
The tires look great but the clearance looks scary!

wonder what kind of articulation you will have? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Ipedog]

I found a cement retaining wall that ramped gently up and drove the drivers side up it. The rear pass tire stuffed completely w/o issues. Also, no rubbing at full lock. Yet to try aired down.

If Neo had zero issues with the Toyo's then I expect no issues with these.

We'll see. All I know is that on the Next Paragon trip, Hummer Hill will be mine! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Articulation pics.

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61623856-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Pic two - Close up. Still about 3/8 to 1/2" of room between

http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61623749-L.jpg

[Ipedog]

Pic three

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[Ipedog]

pic four

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[Ipedog]

Pic five


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[Ipedog]

Pic six - case of coke for comparison


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[Ipedog]

Pic seven - stuffed


http://ipedog.smugmug.com/photos/61624192-L.jpg

[UNOMYFLO]

Hey man looks nice when the 33's I have wear out I am going 315's hey man any trouble with the tire sensors going off if so what did you do to fix it did you do the re-cal as written in the manual?

again looks real nice..... nice to see no rubbing either. what wa the price per tire and where did you score them?

[westhillsat]

Great job Rob!!

[NEOCON1]

great new pix Ipe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif looks like you may have a little better clearance than me http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif after wheelin with lots of steering check for a rub mark on front sway bar i have a small spot with paint worn off seems to be all that has touched so far http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[lotus4s]

Looks great, thanks for the pix

[DDWH]

Great pics Rob, I am digging the look of those!

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
great new pix Ipe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif looks like you may have a little better clearance than me http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif after wheelin with lots of steering check for a rub mark on front sway bar i have a small spot with paint worn off seems to be all that has touched so far http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I have not tried them aired down yet but I did back up that rock ramp so that the front wheels were stuffed/extended and then cranked the wheel over hard. No rubbing. Not even close. We'll see what happens when aired down. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[NEOCON1]

sounds like you will be fine Ipe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif the little rubbing i get is no big deal same as a H2 gets with 37's .