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First real snow w the taco

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gutt Pile, Jan 21, 2016.

  1. Jan 21, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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    Gutt Pile

    Gutt Pile [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Stock TRD offroad. How deep have you guys been able to take it into snow ? I'm fairly comfortable in snow driving but never had this much ground clearance.
     
  2. Jan 21, 2016 at 8:44 AM
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    SamChieftan

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    I haven't been up north to Canada yet, but I specifically got tge TRD OR for the clearance and the locker.

    Sub'd

    :oldglory::canada:
     
  3. Jan 21, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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    Herniator

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    If you are planning on coming up to Alberta. We don't have much snow this year.
     
  4. Jan 21, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    cohiker

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    I had my non-OR in snow about 1.5 feet deep and it did great. I'm much more cautious then the truck deserves; the limiting factor was definitely the driver.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    redbull9944

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    If anything the limiting factor would be the stock tires. I put some BFG KO2's on and the things eat up the snow. I'm very happy with them.

    We're getting hit this Saturday with a storm so I'll take the truck out in the sticks to test out its full potential
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    GuitarGuy91

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    Haven't gotten to drive through more than 2" of snow this year. So far it's been a pretty dry winter. Even the storm we were supposed to receive this weekend shifted south and we're getting nothing. Still have a solid 2 months of winter left to get some T.I.T.S. pics haha.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    .劉煒

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    Did good in 6 inches of fresh powder.
     
  8. Jan 21, 2016 at 5:08 PM
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    swimmer

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    I've driven through snow (on dirt road and pavement) and thought the stock tires performance was very good.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    ScottyR

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    It's good just need better tires then the mini van tires they are putting on the sports.
     
  10. Jan 26, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    TcTtrdsport14

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    We got around 16 inches this past weekend and my truck got around great even with the stock tires i was impressed! In some spots I was Actually pushing it with my bumper! I could only imagine what a set of good tires n lift would do.
     
  11. Jan 26, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    WBF610

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    Took it through about 2, 2.5 feet this Sunday on the road in my developement. Stock tires on OR did fine. Went around the block in 4hi, then 2wd. Slipped a bit in 2wd, but it was pretty deep. I'm happy with the performance.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2016 at 8:30 PM
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  13. Jan 26, 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    Did she believe that?
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    I'm just sure! Lol.

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  15. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    TacoJonn

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    Just don't think 4 wheel drive will stop you any sooner than any other car. I get really tired of other people acting like idiots on icy roads near my and putting me and others in danger. If you're gonna get silly with your truck do it away from other people. Be safe people!
     
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  16. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:22 AM
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    gsxxr

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    Who are you speaking to?
     
  17. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    Took my 06 Taco Sport 4x4 out in about two feet of snow over the weekend and 4x4 worked like a charm. Make sure you put some weight in the bed.
     
  18. Jan 31, 2016 at 7:28 AM
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    jsroth17

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    I live in NY and I am an emergency responder. I left work in the hight of the storm and made it home in 30 inches.
     
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  19. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    What taco configuration do you have SR5,Sport,OR
     
  20. Feb 1, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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