Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread
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Hilux_Max
Adventurer
Yeah, they aren't approved for road use here either, but that doesnt stop heaps of people driving them on the roads.
Heres a video below of some local aussie fella's offroading in the forests round here, almost all are running either Jungle Trekkers or Centipedes......it should give you a good idea of what they can do in extreme situations.
http://www.vimeo.com/4127689
Heres a video below of some local aussie fella's offroading in the forests round here, almost all are running either Jungle Trekkers or Centipedes......it should give you a good idea of what they can do in extreme situations.
http://www.vimeo.com/4127689
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Closest thing would be an SSR from interco. Awesome all condition tire.
Aaron
Aaron
FourByLand
Expedition Leader
Like this? :ylsmoke: :sombrero: Not Bighorns - those are on my FJ40.
Yup! Very nice.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Yep, that's another one on my list :costumed-smiley-007
Sgt Grunt
Adventurer
I really like the set up on Jacket's truck, I have the same thought only with a 35 x 10.50 x 16 Swamper SSR (radial) on the Toyota steel wheel. I'm not crazy about the SSR compared to a KM 2 or an MTR, having had all three... But it's a great size.
Also Swamper has the Q 78 in a 15 and 16, really LOUD tire at speed but a very tough tire. We abused a set through the jungles of Venezuela and had no issues.
Also Swamper has the Q 78 in a 15 and 16, really LOUD tire at speed but a very tough tire. We abused a set through the jungles of Venezuela and had no issues.
heeltoe989
Explorer
BAD_A^& Video! reminds me of what I have to deal with up here in the spring time. :smiley_drive:
heeltoe989
Explorer
x2 I'll be looking at that tire too when it comes time, but Tacodoc, I've been very happy with my Cooper STT's!
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Thanks for all the replies. This decision will come down to a few factors:
Price - What will the best deal be when I get back?
Availability - Can I get them?
Size - Although I'd like to go a little bigger (35's), but if/when I do that will require trimming and a few other tweeks to keep things straight. This would add cost and time/effort so considering that, a larger size and the required mods might be better on the next set of tires.
By the time I get home it will be time to get her back on the road as soon as possible!!!
I'm down to a few choices now. BFG MT KM2, Goodyear MTR's, and Cooper STT's.
I have always like the idea of the aggressive MT/AT style ******** Cepek Fun Country II's but don't know anyone who has run them. Opinions?
Price - What will the best deal be when I get back?
Availability - Can I get them?
Size - Although I'd like to go a little bigger (35's), but if/when I do that will require trimming and a few other tweeks to keep things straight. This would add cost and time/effort so considering that, a larger size and the required mods might be better on the next set of tires.
By the time I get home it will be time to get her back on the road as soon as possible!!!
I'm down to a few choices now. BFG MT KM2, Goodyear MTR's, and Cooper STT's.
I have always like the idea of the aggressive MT/AT style ******** Cepek Fun Country II's but don't know anyone who has run them. Opinions?
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
I was going to argue that price and availability argue in favor of the Maxxis Bighorn in 255/85, but at the bottom of your post looks like you have ruled out this tire.
Over the past several weeks I have read everything I could find and did a fair amount of research regarding the ******** Cepek FCII. I would buy 285/75 as there are no 255s. I really like the tire they just don't seem to be overly popular so information/opinions about them are few. I did start a thread weeks ago about my consideration of Cooper S/T-C, Mickey Thompson MTZ, or DC FCII in 285/75R16, you might have a look.
James
Over the past several weeks I have read everything I could find and did a fair amount of research regarding the ******** Cepek FCII. I would buy 285/75 as there are no 255s. I really like the tire they just don't seem to be overly popular so information/opinions about them are few. I did start a thread weeks ago about my consideration of Cooper S/T-C, Mickey Thompson MTZ, or DC FCII in 285/75R16, you might have a look.
James
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Thanks for the input James, I overlooked the Bighorns and had all but forgotten about the MTZ's
I'm down to a few more choices now!
BFG MT KM2, Goodyear MTR's, and Cooper STT's, ******** Cepek Fun Country II's, Maxxis Bighorns, and Mickey Thompson MTZ's.
mr.trd
Adventurer
Here is the link to a thread on TTORA where a guy just put 35's on....
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130573
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130573
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Yep, looks great... more belly clearance with 35's... but MASSIVE modifications needed in the front (cut cab mounts, BFH the wheel wells/firewall, trim the bumper ends). Too much hacking and hammering for me considering those who have done it still rub...
mr.trd
Adventurer
I went out yesterday and hammered it pretty good. I am now reconsidering anything bigger than a 33. I rubbed pretty bad as it is at full stuff at all corners. Yeah you could get bigger in there, but the bumpstops would have to be modified quite a bit, taking away the limited travel we have already.... But for belly clearance,,,,,it might be worth it.... But for now, I need some BudBuilt skids.