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Offline smaug1911

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need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« on: March 16, 2008, 12:10:25 AM »
I want to keep the good wheels/tires I have for the rusty taco buyback deal.

I have 4 bad rims and 3 bad tires. just need an extra that is going to be scrapped.

only has to go about 12 miles total.
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2008, 10:54:44 PM »
back in CA we have stores that sell used tires, maybe there are some around here?  If not, check TTORA, NTC, bone yards, etc. 
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2008, 11:02:54 PM »
check with pensky on rte 12. Tell him the auto hobby shop sent you.
Lets go see what I can break next

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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2008, 03:32:37 PM »
I managed to drive one about 1/2 mile with a busted steel belt.

rough ride!!!

got it to toyota though for the buyback!
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2008, 02:00:32 AM »
how did that go?

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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2008, 08:35:46 PM »
still waiting for a call on Monday where they name the $$$$$ amount.

my hope and guess is that it will be over $8000.

I will let you know.
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2008, 10:25:46 PM »
still waiting for a call on Monday where they name the $$$$$ amount.

my hope and guess is that it will be over $8000.

I will let you know.

That's a fat down payment on a 2008 TRD FJ Cruiser..... ;D

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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2008, 08:13:29 PM »
If you're going to go for an FJ, go for the Trail Team version!  Pretty hot.  They have an article about in Four Wheeler mag.
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2008, 09:15:20 PM »
If you're going to go for an FJ, go for the Trail Team version!  Pretty hot.  They have an article about in Four Wheeler mag.

Here's a link to it...Pretty sweet...Click


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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2008, 04:18:36 AM »
No FJ for me. Though I do have a copy of their promo video shot at the Taupo 1000 in New Zealand.
great vehicle.
We actually picked up a RAV4...not for wheeling!

But maybe in the summer I will look into a new trail rig.

hopefully a TRD tacoma.
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2008, 05:36:21 PM »
good pick!
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2008, 04:48:55 PM »
i am disappointed in it.

the skids are like tinfoil still, should up grade bumpers to (at a minimum) arb's front and rear, rock rails are absolute junk, all weather mats = whatever, electronic mirrors = way more expencive to replace, bilstines should be swaped for a coil over lift for the price they are charging. there is so much that toyota can do and i would pay for it. but it's cheaper to ge a base model and then add it all your self.

my 2ct.

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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2008, 05:33:09 PM »
It's not just toyota, Jon...  A lot of other manufacturers are like that.  The only one's imo that really give you what you pay for are the Rubicon and the Hummers.  Everyone else's "upgraded" or "supreme" packages are junk that you get way over charged for.
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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2008, 04:24:27 PM »
i know, but were talking about toyota. and thier "up grades".

i agree. i was just commenting on what youd really get.

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Re: need a crappy but driveable 33" tire
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2008, 06:28:53 PM »
w/ the TRD offroad package, you do get some good stuff, like the rear locker.  the bilstine shocks, wheels, skids, clutch bypass, 4.10 gears are all nice, too.  Unfortunatly Toyota markets it to regular people more so than real wheelers.  jon doe would't pay the extra for real skids, sliders, coil-overs, etc, esp. since they all add weight (slower, less mpg). 

I do have to say that w/o having a TRD, i probably wouldn't have gotten into the sport (bought my truck to drive, not wheel).  Its a good starting point right off the shelf.
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2004 Toyota Tacoma TRD 3.4L xtra cab 2.5" skyjacker coilovers/leafs, 32x11.5-15" Super Swamper TSL/SXs, Bent-up front bumper, smittybilt winch, 4xInovations sliders, Bud-built skids, custom rear bumper/light bar, hella lights, "custom" body work