1st ever G wagon treffen in US

[4x4Pinz]

Too the little Swiss 230GE to Las Vegas for the first official US G-amboree in the US. Great time seeing how capable the newer G's are one 4x4squared and three others modified to have portals by BRM Motorsports.

[pcolette]

Where is the photo of yours? There are so few of the 230GE's in the US that I'm always anxious to see others.

[4x4Pinz]

I have a bunch on Facebook and some videos of it going over some of the "waterfalls".

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[4x4Pinz]

A few of mine on the trail

[4x4Pinz]

You may notice a roof rack on mine. I built it just before the treffen to get a road test for noise and done tell time without a load. Worked great. Now that I am home I put my roof top tent on it. Did some highway miles and seems to be very solid and quiet.

[pcolette]

Very nice! Thanks!

[4x4Pinz]

the videos are starting to come in from this event.
https://youtu.be/kqhr1FnQQrI

[TechMOGogy]

Love it!!
PUCH power

[Buzz]

I just bought a 230GE to be stablemate to my Pinz. The previous owner took the unit plate off the grill. Can you share how it was held on? I want to put one back on and I guess I will need to fab something. Also, which tires are you running? Mine still has the 205s on it.
Thanks!

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

The ideal tire size on most G's is a 235/85R16 or at least around a 31" tire. (or a 31x10.50 if using a 15" wheel)

The 230 engine might be a little weak with the 235/85 size but its worth trying. It's a perfect size on the 280GE and 300GD's. The 205 tire is way too small though for sure... that's smaller than some little SUV's have on them.

I ran 255/85's or 33x10.50's on the 300GD which was pushing it for flexed out clearance and for gearing but worked fine with a 1.5" spring lift and the turbo 617 I ran.

[pcolette]

The unit plate is held on with 4 bolts that thread into 4 plates with nuts welded to them. The plates are on page 153 of the parts book, item #18. Part number is 461-890-21-14 but I doubt they can be found. You should be able to find something useable at mcmaster.com. Here's a couple of photos:

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As Vince mentioned, the 235/85R16 tire fits very nicely. I've been happy with Cooper tires but there are lots of choices available.

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[Buzz]

Thank you Paul and Vince. Very helpful information.
On the tires, I will wear out these 205s and then look to upgrade. i have been runnin Treadwright Wardens on my 710 for several years and they have been very good for me.

On the mounting plate, I have some bar stock laying around a nutsert set so I will just make my own. Paul, the pictures were great!

Thanks again to you both!

[4x4Pinz]

currently running 264/75R16 on my 230GE The measure out at 30" tall mounted. This is far too tall for the little 4 cylinder. I will be dropping to a tire 235 class once these get a little more wear on them. With an RTT mounted I have to push it pretty hard to maintain highway speeds on any grade at all. Fortunately I went with a second tier tire so no major investment. Good news is that these tires have performed exceptionally well. I will more then likely be picking up another set in the different size. I also chose to stay away from an aggressive tread as I wanted to keep the noise down (enjoy that so much over the pinz) I have added the 40mm spacers to gain a little body clearance and to date that is all I have needed. Some of my exploits with my G are on the Southwest Pinzgauer Facebook page.

[Buzz]

Thanks. I kinda thought I would stay on the smaller side.