Ontario BS Thread

with all the electric blanket talk....

you guys are convincing me.
Could justify a goal zero to power it

 

@ODSC1 finally good to see you back on the trails

 

no helicopters or rolled trucks on the side? What are we, Jeep (read booooring) club?

 

You park Chuck in a garage right.?

 

Any of you guys have a spare 33?
Cooper st Maxx would be preferred

 

I have a new never been used 255/80/17 falken wildpeak at3w on a steel rim

 

For where you are I vote dedicated winter's. The ice/packed snow traction will be way better(plenty of a b comparison tests supporting this) than "all weather" tires that have the ice rating. The rubber compounds will also win out at low low temps

 

At my advanced age boring is very cool.
Side note...ODSC1 broke his bumper soon after the pic was taken...but we fixed it.

 

I was feeling a bit bored so I decided to put together a 2-tire inflator/deflator and added a pressure switch on the compressor. Very happy with the results! The hardest part was finding a bloody M12x1.25 to 1/4" NPT...had to call so many stores to find one.

I went with a 2-tire setup vs 4-tire setup since it would be lighter and less hose to deal with.

I can't believe it took me this long to put something like this together. It cut my deflation time in half and so much more convenient that bending down at each tire.

I added a parts list with links if anyone wants to do it as well!

















Compressor Upgrade
$13.38 M12X1.25 Male x 1/4” NPTF - Hydraline Brampton
$17.72 1/4" NPT Pressure Switch
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JL4BTJM?smid=A3H6B4TYLS8NQM
$5.99 (2) NPTF x NPTM Tee
https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-nptf-x-nptm-street-tees/product/PA1000000570?skuId=8058692
$2.99 1/4" NPTM x NPTM Elbow
https://www.princessauto.com/en/nptm-x-nptm-90-elbows/product/PA1000000512?skuId=8412702
$3.99 Wire Connector
https://www.princessauto.com/en/25-pc-22-18-gauge-flag-connectors/product/PA0008827172

$49.80 Total

2-tire inflation Kit
$8.57 Gauge

$10 Winters 2-1/2" Dial Size, Multi Function Economy Utility Dry Pressure Gauge, Brass Internals, Black Steel Case, Dual Scale 0-30 psi/kPa, 3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount, Pressure Gauge

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0087UD2L4?ie=UTF8
$21.97 Manifold

AIRTOON Air Splitter, 1/4" NPT 3-Way Air Manifold with 3 Pieces Brass Industrial Quick Couplers, Hex Style, 3 Quick Brass Coupler and 1/4" MPNT Plug

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08ZY89XPT?ie=UTF8
$14.99 1/4" NPT Ball Valve

$8 WYNNsky 1/4" Heavy Duty Air Compressor Brass Ball Valve Shut Off Switch, 1/4" Male And Female NPT Thread Pipe Fitting

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078W1L7GL?ie=UTF8
$14.99 1/4" NPTF Air Chuck

$10 AstroAI 2 Pack Air Chuck, Heavy Duty Closed Flow Lock On Tire Chuck with Clip for Inflator Gauge Compressor Accessories, Yellow

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078WVQL31?ie=UTF8
$19.99 1/4" Air Hose
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1-4-in-x-50-ft-hybrid-air-hose/product/PA0008882243?skuId=8882243
$21.72 Hose Fittings x4
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1-4...se-fitting/product/PA0008882326?skuId=8882326
$3.96 1/4" NPTM to 1/4" NPTM x2
https://www.princessauto.com/en/nptf-x-nptf-couplers/product/PA1000000475
$1.99 1/4" NPTF Male Air connector
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1-4-in-nptf-m-style-quick-connect-plug/product/PA0009095233
$8.59 Princess Auto Shipping

$131.95 Total


$181.75 Grand Total

 

also have a wildpeak as a spare.
I dont know if they are still making the MAXX in a 33. The couple of shops i checked with told me there are none in their warehouses throughout Canada...

 

If this is a thing...I have a Friday 21st departure to yyz

 

I figured a dedicated winter set however, idk how they would hold up in terms of weight on the rear end. Buddy asked for some help to move some stuff down an ice road to his cabin when the snow finally starts.

Dont want the tire to give out from being overweight or something

 

Where's your sense of adventure?

 

I have Toyo dedicated snows. Hauled 6500 on them all the time np.

 

Even the most basic P-metric snow tire will exceed the Tacoma's capacity.

• 10mm = 13/32" that's like new tread depth on most car tires
• Your STMaxxes as-is have better winter traction than Falkens.
• Ideal winter config would be new STMaxx or Duratrac with studs
• However, studs should be installed in new tires only. The studs are intended to wear down at the same rate as the rubber.

What do the locals run? Beat-up Corolla on all-seasons?

 

We havent got to VMUTS yet. That's tomorrow.

 

If the load rating is sufficient should be fine if they're aired up accordingly.

As long as the load rating is sufficient and air pressure adjusted for the weight should be fine.