MARYLAND TACOMAS

Narrowed my tire choices down for this beast.


Either Falken AT3ws in LT275/70R17 C



Or

Mickey Thompson ATZP3 in LT265/70R17 E




Thoughts? I’m worried that in stepping up to the 275, that i may have rubbing issues. I’m currently running 265/70r17s and have loads of clearance.

 

Morning MD

 

Morning MD

 

Morning MD

 

Morning Maryland

 

Falkens all day! Best tire I’ve owned to date. I don’t know much about Mickey Thompson’s.

 

The mickeys are a copy of the Cooper STmaxx

i’m worried their longevity wont be so hot.

also i’m only about 75% sure the 275s would clear everything on my truck...so thats got me nervous

 

After stalking tire I want, it looked like @RobP62 has the Cooper ST maxes, in 255/75.
Since your concerned about rubbing, have you thought about 255/80/17 or others in the 255 range? Taller and from what I read, usually avoids running.
I was “sold” on getting 275/85/17 but decided I’ll go with 255/80/17 to still get 33” and hopefully not need cmc right away.
Also gonna get aftermarket mud flaps, like the Rekgen.

 

Great price!! I'll probably hold off on the lift a little while longer, been spending too much..haha

 

I have plans for it but if they don't work out it's yours.

 

Great looking truck!

 

We could add an in cab controlled air suspension system.

 

Thankie

 

I looked around and didn’t see anything but asking here anyway-
If I used

$30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90 GL-5, to top off my front and rear diff, if needed, it should not matter too much right? I would be using non Toyota fluid, and 75W-85 GL-5 is listed, for it since that stuffs expensive and I doubt I’ll need much. Just want to top the front off since I did lose some when I changed the ECGS. Didn’t lose much, but don’t know how much was in there to begin with.

 

Do you mean "we" as in you buying?

 

A lot of folks will tell you not to mix oils. For me it usually depends on what it is. If I need to top off the oil in the push mower I got for free I'll put anything it it I have laying around. If I need to top off my truck, ATV, outboard motor I'm putting more of whatever is already in it. This goes for engines, diffs, brakes anything that requires some type of oil.

 

I figured as well. I should not be cheap and save a few bucks on something like that. Also didn’t want to visit the dealer for the oil lol.

 

This is what was on there (black)

$150 OLIGHT Baldr Pro 1350 Lumens Tactical Weaponlight with Green Light and White LED, 260 Meters Beam Distance Compatible with 1913 or GL Rail, Batteries Included(Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833MMN67/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ruJuFbMCWEG31

This is what's on there now (limited edition grey)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DCC8NS1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XBJuFb2GVTKJS

My non-professional assessment.

Obviously the Mini fits better simply because of its size but some people complain about the battery run time being too short. It drops from 600 lumens to 100 lumens as the rechargeable battery is depleted. For a home defense weapon I personally don't think that's an issue. For a duty weapon definitely. Besides run time being longer, the Pro is 1350 lumens (more than double), and has the strobe feature. It is not rechargeable but that's also a benefit. You could swap out the depleted batteries in minutes compared to the time required recharging the Mini. Outdoor use with some ambient lighting and more extreme distances will also benefit from the Pro more than the Mini. Inside your house, the opposite is true. However that strobe feature would be beneficial in both.

Compared to the cost of other manufacturers the Olight is a perfect choice for me. They are excellent lights.

 

Noice!