Howdy folks!
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From: Kuna, ID
Howdy folks!
Just stumbled onto the forum after a few years with my 2016 F-150 Platinum.
Found myself stuck a few weeks ago on a snowy/icy hillside - snow play alongside the freeway. Tow truck winched me out, but even the 100 feet down to the road (where snow had melted) I was sliding like a ship without a rudder.
"Winch?" I asked. "I'd get better tires first" the tow truck driver suggested. We just moved up from the SF Bay area, and I picked up the truck used - clearly the tires were selected for city driving. Now that we're in the mountain dessert, and planning to do more outdoor/offroad adventures - I'm starting to get more familiar with its outdoor/off road capabilities.
That probably sums up my "mod" experience, and the opportunity to learn from more experienced (long-term) pickup owners.
That said, my young adult son and I just spent a few months bringing an old Bronco II back to life. Flex plate had a few chipped teeth, Starter was bad, both fuel pumps, Clutch safety switch - quite an education!
So with a little guidance, I'm not afraid to dive into repairs. As an IT Pro, I'm fascinated by the ForScan configurability. Looking forward to the tips and knowledge y'all have shared!
-Jim
Found myself stuck a few weeks ago on a snowy/icy hillside - snow play alongside the freeway. Tow truck winched me out, but even the 100 feet down to the road (where snow had melted) I was sliding like a ship without a rudder.
"Winch?" I asked. "I'd get better tires first" the tow truck driver suggested. We just moved up from the SF Bay area, and I picked up the truck used - clearly the tires were selected for city driving. Now that we're in the mountain dessert, and planning to do more outdoor/offroad adventures - I'm starting to get more familiar with its outdoor/off road capabilities.
That probably sums up my "mod" experience, and the opportunity to learn from more experienced (long-term) pickup owners.
That said, my young adult son and I just spent a few months bringing an old Bronco II back to life. Flex plate had a few chipped teeth, Starter was bad, both fuel pumps, Clutch safety switch - quite an education!
So with a little guidance, I'm not afraid to dive into repairs. As an IT Pro, I'm fascinated by the ForScan configurability. Looking forward to the tips and knowledge y'all have shared!
-Jim
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Joined: Jan 2021
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From: Kuna, ID
I got these: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires..._Tire&code=yes
Might be the original tires, and I'm about to break 70k...time for a change?
Might be the original tires, and I'm about to break 70k...time for a change?
