whats the ground clearance on the different patriot models?? my fwd looks the same as some 4x4 but lower than others
ground clearance??
russ
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i think FD2 is 2inches higher? someone with a FD2 will hav to chime in with that bit of info but FWD and FD1 Patriot sit the same height
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remember if considering tires you only get the benefit of the RADIUS of the tire and not the diameter. Plus if clearance is a big issue please check the knowledge base thread on tires that fit and those that don't, examples and measurements aplenty in that thread
Standard clearance is 201mm (8") for FD1.
Some say it's a flaw in the Patriot that the ground clearance looks low - however it's pretty much in the same ballpark as many other SUVs:
Range Rover sport = 172mm (normal) 227mm (off road)
Subaru Forester (New model) = 215mm
Nissan Qashqai = 188mm
Land Rover Freelander 2 = 210mm MAX
BMW X3 = 203mm
Honda CR-V = 170mm
So I think there may be an element of optical illusion with the square sides and wheel arch shapes that make it look lower than it actually is. Certainly looking at the evidence, we're pretty much in the middle of the pack.
Some say it's a flaw in the Patriot that the ground clearance looks low - however it's pretty much in the same ballpark as many other SUVs:
Range Rover sport = 172mm (normal) 227mm (off road)
Subaru Forester (New model) = 215mm
Nissan Qashqai = 188mm
Land Rover Freelander 2 = 210mm MAX
BMW X3 = 203mm
Honda CR-V = 170mm
So I think there may be an element of optical illusion with the square sides and wheel arch shapes that make it look lower than it actually is. Certainly looking at the evidence, we're pretty much in the middle of the pack.
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my wife does not agree with that.lol
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FD1 is supposed to be 8.1" with 215/60/17's and 8.4" with 215/65/17 tires. FDll is 9". I can tell you i have the 215/60/17's on mine and someone that works right next to me has the same vehicle with the 215/65/17's and his looks higher off the ground, and his is not trail rated or lifted.
Light-hearted, comical, off-beat, funny(?) (my wife does not agree with that.lol :smiley_thumbs_up:, thanks ti-claude31)
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