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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jan 22, 2016 at 5:42 PM
    T4RFTMFW

    T4RFTMFW Well-Known Member

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  2. Jan 22, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    Fuck the cat. Get a dog.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    I believe that. My wife works at a dealer. There always booked out. Its blows me away how much business they do.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2016 at 7:36 PM
    Ten Rounder

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    I got a DOG, he's famous and has his own website.

    www.rocketflyfishing.com
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2016 at 7:42 PM
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    That is totally awesome! Riley's brother from another mother! Except the Grasslands part...
     
  6. Jan 22, 2016 at 7:46 PM
    Ten Rounder

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    Interesting, never saw his pop, that was from Nebraska. Wanted a 70# and in his working trim he's 68#
     
  7. Jan 22, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    70 would be nice. Riley is a buck-ten. He will be 7 in June.
     
  8. Jan 22, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    Who did I see heading to Planet Granite (or at least left turning there) in Sunnyvale?
     
  9. Jan 22, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    Also the recall for the 4Runner dashes hit so they've been slammed.
     
  10. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    For you A/T guys, which model are you guys running? and if you could go back would you stick with the tire you have now or go with another? I ask because I will be purchasing tires in a month or so, and I would like to get feedback from my NORCAL TW folks. its a big purchase for me, so Id like to get as much input as possible.

    Truck is My DD, and will see light/mid trails, but you never know LOL.

    Thanks in advance guys.
     
  11. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:16 AM
    DannyBFresco

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    Love my Toyo AT2s. Great traction everywhere I've taken it in the dirt, super quiet on the road, still haven't broken them loose in the rain even when I try...I'm sure @LTDSC will echo this too
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:25 AM
    Ten Rounder

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    I hated my Toyo AT2's, could have been the smaller size I was using, now running Toyo RT'S in 265/75-16, less noise the bfg-ko's
     
  13. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    Good to know!

    What size AT2 were you running?
     
  14. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:39 AM
    DannyBFresco

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    I agree, they are quiet. I run LT285/70/17
     
  15. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:40 AM
    Ten Rounder

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    265/70-16, 30.5" stock diameter. Hydroplaned last year when the rain started, put my ko's back on for the winter. Did use them for two seasons up in Montana. With the larger RT'S I'll be able to air down now. The AT2'S might be different in a larger size too .
     
  16. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    That's no bueno. Never had anything like that happen even with all this rain lately
     
  17. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:47 AM
    Ten Rounder

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    Real wake-up changing a lane unplanned
     
  18. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    Whoa.. crazy. I was looking at the AT2's myself as an option 285/70/17's.

    I really like the look of the ST MAXX, bad ass looking tire, but the more and more I read into it. I question whether or not I really "need" it or not, but then again how much stuff do we buy that we really "need"? LOL
     
  19. Jan 23, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    +1. Running on 285/75/16 and haven't had any complaints. Been daily driving the taco lately 60 miles a day and haven't had any issues
     
  20. Jan 23, 2016 at 12:06 PM
    Ten Rounder

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    My daily driving on the AT2's was dirt roads and trails. Would always load with pea gravel and was annoying when they unloaded on the highway. Stock diameter felt like I was riding in a stock car.
    Suppose to be a 60k tire but did not get the wear as stated. Just wrong tire/size/vehicle combo.
     

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