How much front tire to cladding/bolt clearance is needed for off-road?

[RickOKC]

Thanks, everybody, you gave me some ideas for ways to get a little flex. I'll see if I can borrow a ramp from my neighbor. My poor ol' floor jack is just too wimpy to lift the VX (32" tires) and terrain is flat as a pancake around here so I can't think of a curb/rock/stump/etc in an area that wouldn't get me in trouble but I'll keep an eye out. It looks like I'll be shopping for some pan heads next time I check .

[Riff Raff]

Rick--- I think you'll be fine, too. I was stationed at Fort Sill, OK and the terrain in Oklahoma is not very challenging (mostly flat, rolling hills). If you do come into a difficult spot, just creep along slowly in 4-Low until you're clear of the obstacle. However, good idea on replacing the famous bolt with a rounded pan-head version to help protect your tires.

[tom4bren]

... good idea on replacing the famous bolt with a rounded pan-head version to help protect your tires ...

Bet that was hard to admit

[Riff Raff]

Bet that was hard to admit

LOL. Actually, it was quite easy Tom. I make a point to read every one of your postings and value your wisdom and input. Thank you for your expertise and knowlege, my friend.

[Ldub]

LOL. Actually, it was quite easy Tom. I make a point to read every one of your postings and value your wisdom and input. Thank you for your expertise and knowlege, my friend.

Ewwwwwww...

[tom4bren]

I'm cornfused:

Did I just get dissed ... or ... did Riff Raff???

[VXR]

I'm cornfused:

Did I just get dissed ... or ... did Riff Raff???

I am sure he was trying to diss riff

[RickOKC]

the terrain in Oklahoma is not very challenging

"On a clear day you can see the back of your head!"

Actually (after months of searching), I'm finally starting to find some places nearby that are more advanced than a nicely graded gravel road. I even found some places near Ft Sill (Lake Ellsworth actually) that were good enough that I decided against proceeding further since I was alone. There are a few places in eastern OK that are extremely advanced, but I need more bunny slope time.

[Jay Dunford]

Rick--- I was stationed at Fort Sill, OK and the terrain in Oklahoma is not very challenging (mostly flat, rolling hills).

You just didn't look hard enough. As Rick stated there many very challenging areas around the state some of which have trails that I wouldn't try in a VX of any build level. This is true of anywhere in the country, just gotta look.