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Best tires for Colorado?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OldManTacoFeels, Sep 5, 2021.

  1. Sep 5, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    Boco10

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  2. Sep 5, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    I agree but there is no way I am getting passed by a Jeep. They are a dime a dozen on Rte 70.
     
  3. Sep 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    I had a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and I honestly don’t think it could get up to 85 on a perfect road. Maybe those new ones can.
     
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  4. Sep 5, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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    That is what i thought but I saw a ton of Jeeps with 35s rolling at 80 plus. They are all regeared is what I am assuming.
     
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  5. Sep 5, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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  6. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    Hashc93

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    Ahh yes 85 snow and corners on 70.
    Keep it in 2hi and drift them. Better in bald or racing slicks
     
  7. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    He’s braver than I am.
     
  8. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    Jose_Dirte

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    A Tacoma, just like everybody else...
    Tacoma's are also a dime a dozen on 70.
    Side note:
    I have never seen anyone call it Route 70.
    You get 10 points for originality, lol.
     
  9. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    Maybe, I should stop watching the Vinwiki cannonball videos. Anyways my best run was in an MR2. 17 hours from Albany NY to Jacksonville Fla. I wonder what the sea to sea record in a Tacoma is?
     
  10. Sep 5, 2021 at 9:08 PM
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    A Tacoma is not an MR2 and not designed to handle like one.
     
  11. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:44 AM
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    We use to do the Tokyo drift going up a snow packed Berthoud pass on the way to go ice fishing. Being able to drift in the uphill corners is very important
     
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