A thread to formally introduce myself. I finally picked up my new to me 2006 V-10 RB50 Sportsmobile from LA and drove it back to Seattle area. I camped a few nights in it along the way and I am hooked! So practical inside as Sportsmobile has thought about everything! I took highway 1 up through Big Sur and the California coast. Had to truck it over to I-5 to make some time as I was under time constraints. Looking forward to many more trips! What a great van so glad I took the plunge.
Thanks.... question. would the look change dramatically if I went to 33" tires as it currently has 35" on it and the tires need replacing as they are original.
edit; nevermind as I just measured the worn tires and it actually is sitting at 33" now as there is less then 20% tread left on them. The new spare is at 35"
Looks like you reeled in a keeper. I have to agree with Jage; the 50 model is the best but you got one better in that you also have the best color...white Have fun with it.
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2006 Ford 6.0PSD EB-50/E-PH SMB 4X4 Rock Crawler Trailer
I went to the tire store with the rig and had them roll up next to my currently on the rig terra nitro 315's..... a toyo MT 285 and there was probably only a 1 inch difference. My 315's have a lot of wear on them as mentioned already. Also the weight of the van on the current tires is not taken into consideration either... meaning if the 285's were on the van they may sag a little too. Also the 315's were wider. I will probably go with the Toyo MT's 285/75/16 E rating. A hefty price tag of $1700 for 5 they quoted me for....and I have a unused terra nitro on the spare 315 unused with full tread (anyone in need of a 315/75/16 terra nitro grappler tire unused). So looks like 33's it is for me.
Funny, I'm thinking of going from 305/70/16 to 315/75/16 Toyo M/T. To me the 33" just looks a little small. My van sits higher than stock 2005 era SMB after adding Deaver springs.
You will love the Toyo M/T's if you do any real 4-wheeling. I've been very impressed with mine.