Think Twice Before Making Off-Road Modifications to Your Daily Driver
Upgrading a vehicle to be more off-road capable can improve the vehicle’s appearance and off-road abilities. Installing aftermarket components like lift kits, oversized tires , heavy-duty suspension and armor can help give your car superpowers on rough terrain; however, it does have some serious costs that you must consider prior to making the modifications. Many drivers don’t realize that these same modifications can negatively impact on-road performance, gas mileage reliability and long-term ownership costs. These trade-offs become more noticeable during normal daily driving. However, not all off-road mods are created equal, some have a bigger impact than others. off-road-modifications-risks Bigger Tires, Bigger Problems One of the most common upgrades is installing larger, more aggressive tires. While they can drastically improve traction off-road, they can create several issues on pavement, which inc...