Recent content by Winterpeg

M + S only refers to the space between the lugs being suitable for clearing mud and snow out of them. Snow tire - my vote will always be the Nokian Hakkapeliitta's. I do run Goodyear Duratracs on my 4x4 year round... (Nokians are on the other truck). The Duratracs have been good for winter...

Agreed. The only other debate would be studless or studded. We went with studded. These are hands-down the best snow tires I've ever had the pleasure of running. (The studs are even directional! lol) The ones we have are: 285/75/16 E-rated.

Sounds like a reasonable psi for the trailer... due to the weight. I always play it by ear and see how much the tires are squatting (how much weight is on them). The 37's can likely handle going a bit lower if needed... I'm usually around 18 on the FJ, but it's not carrying a camper on it, but...

What do you air down the trailer tires to when offroad?

I've left coolers out (just too damn heavy when it's full of meat)... but it was in an area that was very remote and the bears were not "garbage bears". I used ratchet straps and strapped them shut at least... one was a yeti cooler so it seals good on it's own, but the other was a basic cheap...

I wouldn't use a single bolt hole regardless.... install a roof rack and then use it... spread out the tension. Prinsu is a decent aftermarket option. I had to drill into the roof (1st gen)... but it was pretty easy... even with some modifications for the sunroof (had to cut/trim the legs a bit).

Drop the psi in the tires a bit.... they're too bouncy and losing contact with the road / traction.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-450-72t001-r-afe-control-front-tow-hook-red

lol... you mean the driver side?

In the city I drop my psi on the duratracs to 25... makes a huge difference. If I were to hit the hwy for any period of time I would crank it back up to hwy pressures.

We are running 285/75/16 studded Nokian LT3's on our Tacoma.... essentially 33's. I'll be swapping them over to the FJ for an upcoming trip (same bolt pattern and size I currently run) for the added highway safety. My duratracs are great, but there's no comparison to a studded snow tire...

I guess keeping it closed to keep heat in at -40 would not be very feasible then?

Did you use it in the winter? How did it do? Assuming you have a heater in it? Is it a propane heater or diesel? Are the walls insulated enough that when you heated the camper the walls didn't sweat? Thx.

I've been looking around too for my wife's little 2002 tacoma.... Coastal Offroad has a DIY rear bumper with a rear tire carrier option. I've done a bit of research and from what I could find most if not all were happy with what they ended up with...

Winnipeg? That would be great to see these in person!!