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    4th Gen 4Runner - Wheel Clearance With Bigger Tires & Chains?

    You can most likely get away with it for the rear axle. A few years back I used that size tire and fit type "s" chains on the rear. I don't think you will be able to fit them on the front. The upper a-arm is very close to the tire. Wheel spacers and some wheel well trimming may be required.
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    Co-opski's 2011 Tundra Build Cache Camper

    Looking forward to this. Loved the old Nissan, sorry to see it go.
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    Treadwright tires?

    It appears that people who are running these tires on lightweight vehicles usually don't have too much trouble as they tend to end up using a relatively stout tire relative to their vehicles weight. Those who are using these with heavy rigs seem to be the ones with most of the issues...
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    Treadwright tires?

    There have been at least a few nasty tread separations with these documented here and elsewhere. Not worth the savings to risk your life or the lives of others.
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    2nd gen Tacoma Vs 5th gen 4runner back seat comp

    BKG is pretty spot on. I had a 5th gen for a while, back seat is much better than the Taco. Depends on how tall you are of course but I am 6'1" and it worked reasonably well. My issue with space in the front seat of the 5th gen was that my left knee would often bang into the steering column...
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    Discovery Sport vs. Grand Cherokee Overland vs. 4Runner TRD

    While I love 4runners, it sounds like it is probably not the best option for you. The 4wd system is part-time which is annoying and largely useless on pavement. The Limited version of the 4runner has a full-time system which is great but you would still have to get past the looks of the...
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    Winter use of BFG T/A KO tires vs studless winter tires

    Studding is typically $15 per tire. That is what TireRack charges and what I have paid at various local shops across the U.S.
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    Winter use of BFG T/A KO tires vs studless winter tires

    In fresh snow the BFGs are fine. Packed snow they are not great. On ice they are pretty bad. All-terrain style tires cannot compete with real winter tires in winter conditions. The bar to achieve the "snowflake" rating is pretty low so unfortunately it doesn't mean as much as one might...
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    Taller tires / gearing question

    The most common stock tire size for this F150 with the 5.0 and 3.55 gears is a 275/65r18 - a 32.1" tire. Since you have 17" wheels and want E rated tires you could get a 275/70r17 tire which is a 32.2" tire and readily available in an E rating. No need to regear as Ford already uses this...
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    Subaru - All Season vs All Terrain

    It sounds like there will be very little benefit for you to switch to an all-terrain. 1st gear in a Suby is barely sufficient for slow speed and/or steep inclines. The clutch is quickly overwhelmed, adding weight and potentially additional diameter at the wheels will only make this worse...
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    General Grabber AT2?

    It's a matter of expected performance and reference points. The grabbers are going to be better than some tires in winter conditions: for example coming from a mud tire, a low end all terrain, or a basic all season tire a user may feel that they are a superior tire.
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    General Grabber AT2?

    I agree with cdthiker regarding winter handling traits. I used the 265/70 r17 on my 4th gen 4runner for a couple of years in CO and found them to be ok in summer but miserable on packed snow/ice. I have much preferred the LT rated Bridgestone Revo for all year use in snowy environs. Also have...
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    Tire size- overland 4runner in PNW

    I have run 265, 255, and 245 widths on my '04. The 265's performed the worst in snow/slush. The 245's were the best and the 255/75 r17's that I am currently running are a nice combination providing both ground clearance and good handling characteristics in the snow. Of course tread pattern...
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    a lesson in acceleration

    While top fuel dragsters are impressive, this statement seems to be incorrect. The engines used on a 747 are vastly more powerful than those used in a dragster. A 747 at altitude and cruising thrust (not full throttle) still produces much more power than a dragster while still consuming...
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    Brutus the '09 FX4

    Nicely outfitted truck. I'm curious to hear how those tires work out for you. I have been toying with picking up a set.
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    I want your opinions on the Ecoboost.....

    I traded my 2011 4runner in on a 2013 Supercrew F150 with the 5.0 V8. 4runner was too small for a family. In the mountains with a full load the 5.0 is a bit sluggish but I still would take it over the Ecoboost from a reliability standpoint. The F150 also does surprisingly well off-road for...
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    Tall skinny tires on a 5th gen TE 4Runner?

    I ran LT255/75 R17 (32.1" diameter) on my '11 with no lift on FJ wheels (a bit more offset). I liked them for the application and had no rubbing whatsoever.
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    If someone asks you to keep a location secret then do so. It's the honorable thing to do. Whether or not a location is referenced elsewhere is irrelevant.
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    12th gen F150s

    I just picked up a '13 supercrew for the same purposes the OP has listed. I traded in a '11 4runner for it and have absolutely no regrets. The 4runner was simply too small for my needs. I added a bed cap for additional gear storage. Plenty of space in the cab for the family, very...
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    Co-opski’s Last Frontier Build

    Certainly one of my favorite trucks on Expo. Thanks for keeping us updated on your truck and travels.
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