Questions from a 1st time truck owner

Hello!
I am a newborn in both the world of trucks and forums.

Firstly, I apologize if this is not how threads work, but I couldn’t find exact forums for each of the 176 questions I’m going to have.
Yes, I am familiar with the Google machine, but just prefer to have some 1st hand knowledge.

SO that being said.

Headlights/fitment. Wanting to replace the headlights on my 2023 to something that looks less like a goldfish bowl. Are 2019-2022 headlights compatible with 2023? Maybe something a little angrier?

Headlights/brands. Any brands in particular that stand out? And brands to run away from?

Grill. Don’t love the stock grill. Very Mickey Mouse and lacking that “je ne sais quoix”. Again, any specific brands that are good quality? I don’t want something with a flaming hot garbage finish that will fade away like my youth.

Tires. Thinking Wrangler AT Adventure. Thoughts? I drive about 500km a week. Live in Eastern Ontario, so, winters. Is this a good option both geographically and application?

Any other ideas welcome

 

You have full LED headlights? Or just the LED DRL with the projector?

 

Welcome to the forum and world of trucks!

Headlights can be very deceiving, literally every Tacoma light that is not OEM will be a downgrade in performance, some aftermarket units are even unsafe for driving. The only brand that is recommended is OEM Toyota. If you have halogen lamps, the TRD Pro versions can give a more aggressive look, but best is the OEM LED headlamps that outperform everything else on the market. Since you have a TRD truck, they are compatible with yours with an adapter harness.

If you really want to go down the rabbit hole, check out the 3rd Gen headlight thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-hid-vs-led-vs-halogen-h11-projector-headlights.589465/

Most popular grill swap is to do the TRD Pro grill, or fake knock off version. Looks clean without looking out of place.