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Originally Posted by nitrous  MRF Sandgrip are nylon (non-radial) tyres.
I've driven these tyres on the most hardcore off-roading surfaces. I can't comment on the grip.But,very very tough! |
Sandgrips are Ok off road tyres..good for Sand..thats all.. You want good offroad tyres, go for 7.50 x 16. In case you want radials, I'd recommend 235/75 R16 Michelin AT-Xs or 265/75 too.
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Originally Posted by rippergeo @maxbhp- real jeeps have round headlights  |
All jeeps have round headlamps, atleast in India..
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Originally Posted by DessertKing I prefer to go for redial tyres so they can absorbe the shocks to some extend. Can you please advice me some good redials for all terrain. I prefer to have a bit broader tyres (perhaps 215 75 R-16, 235 75 R-16 or even 265 75 R-16). |
refer my post above!
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Originally Posted by dinar The oil systems in our cars are not that good, the pistons are cooled by splash oiling by the crank . If one can get the temperature of the oil lower than what the company limit is, |
Can you elaborate? Company designs for optimal use..going lower will be thermally inefficient!
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Originally Posted by DessertKing Can you please explain a little bit more that how can we design a spacer. Also what does PCD means.
Thank you |
PCD - means Pitch Circle Diameter. It is not advise to design your own spacer.
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Originally Posted by 4x4addict The army version comes with broader 16 inch rims since they run 7.5 x 16 tires. If your jeep doesn't have that you should be able to pick it up from the same place where they dismantle the old army jeeps. You should be able to mount 235's on that rim. These rims are different from the very narrow OEM rims. I have 205 on the OEM rims but I doubt it will take anything more than that as it is only 4.5 inches wide. |
All jeeps and MM540s come with 16 inch RIMS
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Originally Posted by DessertKing Yes, we are fitting a power streeing of KOYO make. My machanic has already fitted the same on saveral Short Mahindra and it works fine. |
Power Steering is a NO no for Jeeps, especially if you want to take it off road. Its just a waste of money, spend it on some other more useful stuff like LSD!
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Originally Posted by nitrous @DessertKing: I would advise you to get sound mechanical knowledge before getting the snorkel intake,etc.
A bad snorkel job and deep fording would end in a blown engine.
So, take it slow and steady from here. |
He is right. And you dont need a snorkel in a 540 apart from looks department!
My suggestion would be:
1. Spend money on getting yourself a nice set of 5 7.50x16 NDMS tyres. The jeep looks hot with it and performs well too.
2. Get your jeep converted to a soft top, if not already one.
3. Get a pucca working 4wd tranny and keep all joints well lubricated.
You will have an amazing jeep that WILL outperform most vehicles.
If you want one for looks only, then
1. screw up the body, lights, bonnet, snorkel etc etc, to make it look like from the moon.
2. Put 265/70 R16 tyres - Hankook or any other cheap brand that has white sidewall letter markings. Beware, these tyres do not perform.
3. Have a wolf horn installed in addition to the existing one. ALso, you can set your fuel pump to give you BLACK smoke when you accelarate so the guy coming behind curses you as he cant see a thing..But you'll be cool James bond Style!
4. Have a "ding chak" ICE installed.
5. Have a GPS that talks to you every two minutes
Well, there is so much one can do to make it look hot..so please decide whether you want a looker or a performer!
Finally, congrats on your buy! Welcome to the Mahindra family!