Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

If you gave a turtle some bacon it would die.

 

Lookin great!

Also, that escalated quickly

 

I have Magnaflow Cats (447185 & 447219) &

$116 Magnaflow 11225 : 2.25"/2.25" Inlet/Outlet, 4x9x14" Oval, Stainless Steel, Satin Finish

Magnaflow 11225 14" Muffler but my rig is also s/c. If you want quiet, then I don't recommend the 14". I hear the 18" is quieter and I'll probably go to that one of these days. I'll be at the mod day if you're interested.

 

Looking for some advice on tires. I have ordered (and paid for) KM2's) which are not coming off national back order until 3/11/16. Do I wait or not? Yes, I got a killer deal on them at $217/tire and free shipping, and yes I got pizza cutters (255/85), which I still want.

Thoughts?

 

But my new wheels are just sitting in the living room and I'm impatient!

 

Also "pale ale."*

 

Those are possibly my next tires. Love the Cooper ST's though. Going from an E rated to D rated tire changed the ride beneficially. Also the extra rubber. Going to preemptively squash the "double- up" comments.



255/85/16's vs. 50% tread BFG 265/75/16 AT's.

 

Go with the Dick Cepek Extreme Country in that size. Supposed to be a good tire and has more siping than the KM2. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dick-cepek-extreme-country.412867/

 

What is making you consider the move to MT from AT? All the MT's I see out there are E rated so you'd be going back to that stiffer ride right?

Thanks, I didn't know these came in that size. Also considering the Toyo's as they look like they have some nice sipping compared to the lack of sipping on the BFG. I have little experience with what would be a good tire for wheeling in NorCal, so attempt to set me straight if I'm not...
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/14555-Toyo-MT-255-85R16-(and-comparison-pics)

 

I honestly can't tell the difference between C and E tires, let alone D. I've had all 3 on the truck

 

Considering the extra weight of the camper. I'll figure it out when it's fully loaded. Plus 3-ply sidewalls vs. 2-ply ST's. I go alone often, with no spotter, and fuck up frequently. The 3-plys helped me out on many occasions. I would have them siped though. Since it's not my DD, traction is > longevity.

Those look promising.

 

Probably because those Kings soak up errythang.

 

I had all 3 before the Kings

 

Maybe it was the extra rubber, but I think it was the softer sidewalls. The ride from the E rated BFG's & D rated ST's was significant on 5100's. Both running +/- 40 psi.

Edit: not discounting your experience- mine was different. Had D-rated BFG's on our 2005 4Runner. When it came time to replace them, BFG only had them in E's. Wife complained immediately. Maybe we're just a bunch of pussies...

 

I'm on an E tire now and am not too worried with my ride, plus I pull my trailer about every weekend. Does anyone have experience with the Maxxis Bighorn? Its the cheapest one it seems...

 

Old thread:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/14555-Toyo-MT-255-85R16-(and-comparison-pics)

 

Went with the ST's because it was the lightest tire. Thought I would get better MPG's because of the reduced weight (55lbs. BFG's vs. 49lbs ST's) and lower freeway RPM's. Didn't do shit. 14.5 either way.

 

Yeah thats the biggest reason I hate living in an apartment. At my old house I had the Garage I could work in but here I don't have any space what so ever. I just normally take over one of my sisters houses for what ever "mod" or "project" I have going on but I still have to quite at a reasonable hour.

 

Or compared to this guy........