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fredygump "But it sounds like over MSRP priced parts from Toyota dealers is common. Just buy online. But like I said, the websites seem a bit sketch too!" Me - Walk into your local brick and mortar store and buy their quality ones over the counter. You might make a friend, get real service...

My O'Riley autoparts store sold'em for $50 each. When it turned out the counter guy sent me out the door with the wrong ones, they took'em back and gave me the right ones, no charge. The tire shop did not charge me to change them out as they had an account with the store.

I've got younger siblings older than Sagebrush and continue to be amazed. I love this forum for the ingenuity, insight, and helpfulness of most of the participants. Kind of inspirational to see all the ways I could muck up and burn down a vehicle that costs more than my third house, but haven't...

As I said in Feb '25, following the book at 87 from top tier stations, now for over 46K from the Pacific coast into the Great Smokey mtns, N. MT to the TX Gulf Coast. No problems with that performance.

Did I mis-read or are you going to build this for the 2024 and 4th gen Tacoma's as well?

I have two sets of AT ten ply's; studded up one set, replaced the spare with an OEM all on 17" wheels. Throw in a set of quality tire chains for the winter. Unless there's a need, keep it simple.

Unless there's absolutely no choice, only my dogs ride in the back seat - and they don't complain.

You are wise to research chains when tires are not enough. Stop by a couple local tire shops and check out modern chain set ups. Some are lower profile and pretty easy to install. IMO chains are better than cable over distance and a variety of situations.

Just do it! Your wife can start door dashing and your kids can pick up cans and bottles along the highway. It'd only be for a couple years while you're motoring to coffee in style. :like::crackup:

Welcome and congratulations. Check the tire pressures before you leave, and keep an eye on the gas. Even with 47K on the odometer I still find myself with the gas gauge's red light lit up on long trips; this rig is so comfortable the miles roll by.

OnX user here, but be careful. Like all the mapping devices, it can take you down a trail you can't climb out of.

On cold winter mornings I sweep the snow off the door frame, get in and start the rig, turn on the heat and defrosters, and use the key from the fob to lock the doors with the driver's side door lock from the outside while I go in the house. Then use that same key in the same door lock to unlock...

HoptownBob, I did the same. It's the one place the wife does not lose her phone and can keep the charging cables out of the way while listening to audiobooks when traveling.

Good on you for getting quality time with your Tacoma. Thanks for sharing (holler the next time you're coming thru Eastern OR, we'll share a couple favorite sites.)

Looks like you Found a playa. Is that the Alvord? Your mentioning Austin, NV says you look for routes less traveled. Good write up.

Thanks for taking the initiative, sharing the results and how you got there with us. Good work.

That sucks. I got rear ended at a stop light in my '87 Toyota pickup. Replaced the rear bumper and tailgate, drove it for several more years.

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with that price. I paid $35 a wheel on Craigslist for my winter tire set. Also used one of the OEM tires to replace that light spare and gave the remaining two to the tire shop when putting 10 ply's on for daily use after ripping out a sidewall.

An hour in either direction....? Eastern WA is a big area.

If you don't get any takers, swing by your local body shop. Mine loves free undamaged OEM Taco parts.