Albern
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- First Name
- Alex
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- Toronto, Canada
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- 2015 Chevrolet Volt, 202X Cybertruck Plaid+ (x2)
Thanks so much for the insight, I really appreciate it!!!The extra 2" would result in 1" of extra clearance under the CT, and would likely have a better wheel to bump approach angle, and would have a slightly larger and longer contact patch (and better flotaation at higher tyre psi) to the ground if they were the same width (315mm). It would also offer more sidewall between the wheel and the ground for impacts over hard terrain.
The most likely place this would help is for rock climbing to avoid bottoming out, or in mud or snow. In sand or on rutted tracks it will not add much benefit, because for sand it already has much more clearance than would be necessary if the tyres were deflated beforehand.
This is all however more "theoretically, on paper". In reality driver experience, skill and vehicle and terrain familiarity will get them much further than the extra 1" of clearance ever would. So if you are thinking of going off-road, join a club or do a few lessons, followed by some practice runs with friends who can recover you, before heading out into the wild by yourself.
I always carry a snap strap, tow strap, inflatable jack (which only works on a ICE exhaust! ), air compressor, puncture kit, spare (pumped up to double pressure so I can fill another tyre, deflate it before putting it on the car though!) Pressure gauge and let down valves, folding shovel, mini axe, all in a grab bag that I can take with in any car. 2x maxtracks and winch are also good to take with, but need to fit the vehicle.
Actually as someone with no off-road experience and in anticipation of CT I wanted to start learning how to wheel this year. My plan was to rent an off-road capable vehicle (e.g. Jeep Wrangler) and take it out on a few novice trails. I reached out to a few clubs in the Toronto area and while they were great and sharing their thoughts and experience with me, they didn't like my idea. They figured it was best to bring my own vehicle (even something really inexpensive) as opposed to me renting someone else's. However, I would only have been renting someone's Jeep on the confirmation that they were fully informed and aware of my intent.
I've tried to find off-roading school or even experience events that provide a vehicle but nothing has come up. So far, the closest thing I've found was ATV rentals which might be the route I take if nothing else materializes.
If you have any suggestions on what I can do to get started this year, I'm all ears.
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