Trail Rating for Stock 100

[stewbo]

What trail rating would you attempt in a stock 100, no lockers, stock size michelens?

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

What trail rating would you attempt in a stock 100, no lockers, stock size michelens?

Too difficult to answer. It doesn't depend as much on the rating as the obstacle types.
My stock runs (well, without Michelens) were as high as 3.5 back when my 100 was stock. I had TRAC though. On Powerline I completed one non-optional 4.0 succesfully while another Cruiser w'37's got damaged/winched. I just escaped body damage there.

http://shottscruisers.smugmug.com/Four Wheeling/87230

Check out the bottom 5 trips. I was stock there though I had BFG 285x75-16 tires.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

What trail rating would you attempt in a stock 100, no lockers, stock size michelens?

One more thing....A TRAC equipped stock 100 would do just fine on a trail like Golden Spike IF IT HAD SLIDERS, A/T TIRES and the owner didn't mind bumper scuffs.

 

[calamaridog]

"Trail Ratings" can be very subjective, so don't put too much stock in them. Also, there are several different rating systems so a 3.0 may not be the same as another 3.0. Trail conditions can also change dramatically, so check a local source before relying on a book or magazine.

Consider other issues before deciding:

How experienced are you?
Body damage and paint scratches ok?
Another vehicle to tug you out?
Recovery gear?
Can you change your tire off road?
Source of air, to fill up your tires after you air-down?

It would help to provide a link or description to the trail you are considering.

 

[stewbo]

Here is where I'm considering

http://www.texasmotorizedtrails.com/Off-Road+Areas/BMRA+-+Barnwell+Mountain+Recreational+Area

They have a trail rating system.

http://www.texasmotorizedtrails.com/User+Groups/OHVs+(4x4s+and+Trail+Buggies)

I'm sticking to 1 or 2 , till I procure larger tires.

 

[stewbo]

How experienced are you?
I'm a complete newb
Body damage and paint scratches ok?
I have scratches , wouldn't want damage
Another vehicle to tug you out?
Not this time out
Recovery gear?
Strap, Hi Lift, Hand winch setup
Can you change your tire off road?
No , newb factor
Source of air, to fill up your tires after you air-down?
Hadn't considered , suggestions?

It would help to provide a link or description to the trail you are considering.

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[macneill]

I've successfully made it to IKEA with the stock Michelins. However with the addition of 33s and the OME, I can now make it to Lowe's.

 

[calamaridog]

Stewbo,

Sounds good, have fun

Have you thought about going to this event?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=69620
http://www.lonestartoyotajamboree.com/

 

[calamaridog]

I've successfully made it to IKEA with the stock Michelins. However with the addition of 33s and the OME, I can now make it to Lowe's.

Not sure I see the correlation

 

[stewbo]

Yes I was thinking of going but I'm going piggy hunting with my pops on that weekend.