HELP! MY WIFE HI-JACKED MY BRONCO MOD

Mikey D

So, my original intent was to modify the Race Red OBX in the spirit of the Heritage. Fifteen52 Analog white wheels, white spear heritage pin striping, paint the top and grill white, and replace badging with something else.

Unfortunately, my wife sees the mod more as a fire truck or ocean rescue vehicle, rather than a legacy Bronco.

In the spirit of compromise, I gave in (as most still married couples do) and told her I won't mess with the top or grille but will still install a white Underground Graphics Heritage Spear Kit (on order), and a wheel package.

It's the wheel package that requires your HELP. Since she isn't digging the white rims, I decided to go with a more classic look. I'm thinking the American Racing Baja 17" Polished, or Outlaw II in either 17" or 18" Machine Clear Coat. Or maybe the Pro Comp 69 Series Vintage Polished Alloy in 17" or 18". The Baja looks cool, but only comes in 17'.

The big question.

If I stay with 18", I can keep the same tire package currently on the OBX (33" Bridgestone). Since I live in FL and only plan on light trail or sand, they should be fine. Plus, they ride super nice and quiet for everyday road.

If I go with 17", I'll have to replace tire package, but would probably opt for 35". Definitely extra cost, and not as everyday road friendly.

What to do, what to do. Opinions anyone?

NT AUTOMOTIVE

Go 17s on 35s all day. Go 18s on a Honda. If the wife says no to 35s, say its her turn to compromise by reverting back to your original heritage design. Then while she is thinking it over, instantly play some Rolling Stones "you cant always get what you want" to drive it home. Good luck!

Mikey D

I like your thinking. Can I add 35s to stock OBX without lift or removing crash bars?

Mikey D

I like your thinking. Can I add 35s to stock OBX without lift or removing crash bars?

BostonBadlands

A sociological observation:
Ever know a woman who is really "into shoes?" Maybe you're married to one! They love shoes: shopping, trying them on, admiring them. How they look in shoes is very important. They may be a bit out-of-control in buying them. I think wheels and tires are the same for some men, many of whom are on these forums. We love cool-looking wheels. Big, black, aggressive tread. The manufacturers accommodate us by offering a plethora of styles and finishes. Tire companies extend cleats onto the sidewalls, giving them a more rugged look, even though that does little (if any) to improve performance. Macho, man!

MallCralwers are especially vulnerable to this. "90% of what I build," said my install tech, "Never goes off-road."

Mikey D, consider talking this through with your dearest: What do you want, how much is image, what kind of driving and trekking will you actually do? It seems your dearest is more into wheels than shoes!

So think about your psychology, folks! I'm strictly utilitarian in my approach: I want quality gear I can (or might have to) use, and am learning about all the variables that go into tires: tread life, grip, street noise, rock cleats vs snow/rain/mud--all that, for when I'm done with this OEM Goodyears. And you know--I get lots of compliments on my carbonized gray Badlands Sas!

Mikey D

So, my original intent was to modify the Race Red OBX in the spirit of the Heritage. Fifteen52 Analog white wheels, white spear heritage pin striping, paint the top and grill white, and replace badging with something else.

Unfortunately, my wife sees the mod more as a fire truck or ocean rescue vehicle, rather than a legacy Bronco.

In the spirit of compromise, I gave in (as most still married couples do) and told her I won't mess with the top or grille but will still install a white Underground Graphics Heritage Spear Kit (on order), and a wheel package.

It's the wheel package that requires your HELP. Since she isn't digging the white rims, I decided to go with a more classic look. I'm thinking the American Racing Baja 17" Polished, or Outlaw II in either 17" or 18" Machine Clear Coat. Or maybe the Pro Comp 69 Series Vintage Polished Alloy in 17" or 18". The Baja looks cool, but only comes in 17'.

The big question.

If I stay with 18", I can keep the same tire package currently on the OBX (33" Bridgestone). Since I live in FL and only plan on light trail or sand, they should be fine. Plus, they ride super nice and quiet for everyday road.

If I go with 17", I'll have to replace tire package, but would probably opt for 35". Definitely extra cost, and not as everyday road friendly.
What to do, what to do. Opinions any

BuckYeah

Divorce her and do what you really want to your Bronco. j/k :geek:

Mikey D

Too much paperwork!