MTR's are on
Jun 15, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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Originally posted by mertztr
A funny note though; when we were pulling out of the parking lot, Sarah says "Why is the truck shaking?" ... [it is] just a little vibration... ... and she was fine with that....
A funny note though; when we were pulling out of the parking lot, Sarah says "Why is the truck shaking?" ... [it is] just a little vibration... ... and she was fine with that....
Jun 15, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Re: MTR's are on
Originally posted by mertztr
I found a deal on some 285/75/16 MTR's (thanks Candido) this week, picked 'em up today, and just had them mounted.
I found a deal on some 285/75/16 MTR's (thanks Candido) this week, picked 'em up today, and just had them mounted.
Jun 15, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by sschaefer3
The source of the tires would have changed my answer. Those babys are virgin.
The source of the tires would have changed my answer. Those babys are virgin.
Webwheeler LOL....
Jun 16, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Candido,
Hey, you coming out to Pismo? Better be!
Bob
Candido,
Hey, you coming out to Pismo? Better be!
Bob
I'll know here shortly, things look pretty good
I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the gang. Is Dave coming or what?
Jun 16, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Dave has been MIA for awhile! Last time i talked w/ him (bad cell phone reception) was that he was (or going to) Las Vegas. Maybe Lilly and him got hitched by a Elvis priest? Who knows! But I'm guessing 'yes' as this isn't a far drive at all.
Tom told me you have kids. Bring them as my brother will most likely bring his (9 and 6). You know kids and the beach---too much fun for them.
Bob
Tom told me you have kids. Bring them as my brother will most likely bring his (9 and 6). You know kids and the beach---too much fun for them.
Bob
Jun 16, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Nice, do you notice a hum (louder than a AT tread) when you drive on the freeway? Any other noises associated with upsizing? I like the tread pattern and it really makes your rig beefier. Has you mpg dropped?
Jun 16, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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Haven't done a whole lot of driving yet, so don't know about MPG dropping, but I won't be all that surprised if it does.
There's definitely more noise, but I don't think its overbearing at all. I'm sure in a week I won't even notice the sound any more.
There's definitely more noise, but I don't think its overbearing at all. I'm sure in a week I won't even notice the sound any more.
Jun 16, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by mertztr
Yeah, I think I remember something about that...
Actually I checked it out when I first got the 4R; they weren't the same model as the recalled ones, and the local Firestone dealer is run by a complete jacka$$ so I never bothered with it.
Yeah, I think I remember something about that...Actually I checked it out when I first got the 4R; they weren't the same model as the recalled ones, and the local Firestone dealer is run by a complete jacka$$ so I never bothered with it.
tires look good Tom!!
Jun 16, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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I was thinking of swapping my stock Dunflops out for MTR's, but am concerend about the tire noise. The Borla makes a nice hum, but I am afraid with the bigger, beefier tires people could hear me coming in the next county, not to mention the interior noise in the truck on a long drive. I would have to replace five of my tires, so I am looking at about $900. Yikes!
Jun 16, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Tom,
I've been wrangling about going up to 285's now for a while- do you know how necessary is the regear- do people necessarily regear the diff's front and rear? I lucked into a 4-runner with the stock electric locker, and don't necessarily want to go through alot of extra hassle for a bit more clearance. BTW- they do look pretty sweet.
I've been wrangling about going up to 285's now for a while- do you know how necessary is the regear- do people necessarily regear the diff's front and rear? I lucked into a 4-runner with the stock electric locker, and don't necessarily want to go through alot of extra hassle for a bit more clearance. BTW- they do look pretty sweet.
Jun 16, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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Based on performance so far, I am not worried at all about re-gearing. If and when I get a locker, I'll do it then, but I don't think there's a rush.
If you do re-gear, you need to do both front and rear together though.
If you do re-gear, you need to do both front and rear together though.
Jun 16, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Dave has been MIA for awhile! Last time i talked w/ him (bad cell phone reception) was that he was (or going to) Las Vegas. Maybe Lilly and him got hitched by a Elvis priest? Who knows! But I'm guessing 'yes' as this isn't a far drive at all.
Tom told me you have kids. Bring them as my brother will most likely bring his (9 and 6). You know kids and the beach---too much fun for them.
Bob
Dave has been MIA for awhile! Last time i talked w/ him (bad cell phone reception) was that he was (or going to) Las Vegas. Maybe Lilly and him got hitched by a Elvis priest? Who knows! But I'm guessing 'yes' as this isn't a far drive at all.
Tom told me you have kids. Bring them as my brother will most likely bring his (9 and 6). You know kids and the beach---too much fun for them.
Bob
Yeah, I'll see about the kids. My (1) year old is a handfull
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