Clean, Purpose-Built 3rd Gen SR5

I guess I’m starting a patch collection on the roof of my bed cap.

 

did you ever consider running 17 inch wheels to make something like a 285/70/17 SL tire work? I have a Tacoma similar to yours, rocking the Bilstein 5100s on setting 4 and an Icon AAL in the back. I have the stock 16in rims mine came with 265/75/16 Falken Wild Peaks on them. And I'm really trying to talk myself out of running an E rated tire at the moment bc I don't want to regear. My buddy is rocking a 4R with 17 inch tires and Wild Peaks... but in the 285/70/17 Wild Peaks SL rated tire.

Been following the build and I love it! You've given me a few great ideas.

 

Hey thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you’ve found some of the stuff useful. I considered 17’s for a little bit to have more tire options, but I haven’t ever considered going back to an SL rated tire since I ditched the tires that came with the truck.

I just like the peace of mind knowing that the E rated tires should be more puncture resistant, since I occasionally find myself out on trails that are several thousands of miles away from home.

Also, for what it’s worth, I don’t feel any need to re-gear with these current 33’s. Although they are extremely light for a 33 because I believe they are 2 ply instead of the traditional 3 ply.

 

I totally get that too. most trails I ever really hit are river take ins and outs but I've been searching for a solid pair of TRD pro rims to maybe make the jump. But your lighter 33s are giving me some more ideas!

 

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I have to be honest I never thought I would find a 33” in this weight that I liked. The 285/75/16 Cooper Disoverer XLTs are almost as light but I never pulled the trigger on them because they don’t have the 3PMS rating in the size I wanted.

 

Alignment is done, the hypertech speedometer is installed and some minor trimming has been done so the 33’s are now fully functional

 

Great to hear! I need to do a little more trimming and should be good as well.

You do reverse donuts both ways to check

 

Hahah reverse donuts. Got it.

 

Police: did someone say donuts?

 

I love videos like this one…

https://youtu.be/ao2lMu_Y5Ow?si=KDtOqRa7FT5OdDyp

I believe this is bigoldbeef’s truck. I would tag him but I know he’s a busy guy and not on here too often.

 

That’s a lot of miles

 

That front bumper isn't my style but I noticed he has lot of mileage on it. Overall, he did a good job with it.

 

Yeah my truck is just a baby!

 

LOL, I have told my friends who looked at my truck, I said "This is my baby!" They laughed.. then they say 'Your truck is badass."

 

Agreed. Keeps the salty 2nd gener's in line.

 

Yeah seriously. I’m very interested to see how long he keeps it going.

 

Well after installing the Hypertech speedometer calibrator and then running through a couple tanks of fuel, I can say for a fact that these Yokohama AT4’s get better gas mileage than my previous smaller Maxxis MT’s. Makes sense because these are about 4 pounds lighter, despite being bigger, and they have a much less aggressive tread pattern.

 

Earlier today…


(Photo taken by passenger)