An introduction and a question about tires
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Well, I picked up a 2017 (new, with a supercharged motor), with the 21" factories... low profile tires on an off road is a little bizarre... I got exact knock-offs for the rims, and ended up with Nokian H9 studded for the road.. only manufacturer that makes such for 21" rims...noisy as hell for people outside the vehicle, but I am inside. Tungsten carbide studded tires rule on the right conditions. If you want to dominate in awful conditions on the road, bring good weight/balance, good traction, and a pile of electronic controls. Plus a bottle of a good Pinot.
I had a set of Hakkas on a diesel F350 for plowing. Those tires are amazing for snow and ice.
I have another question for everyone that I couldn't find definitive answers on.
The key fob remote start. What model year is it required to have the subscription? I don't care about the app, just using the key fob. And I thought I saw an option for the dealer to install something for about $300 to permenently enable the fob remote start?
Can someone clarify all that for me?
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I am officially a 200 series owner!
It took more than 2 months to wrestle my insurance company into a fair settlement, but I got it. And this beauty came up with perfect maintenance history and all. I am so pleased. I rented a car and drove 260 miles to get her. 2017:
And drove her home yesterday.
To do list:
Order remote control and covers for DVD screens- did this morning.
It is at 60,000 miles and the AHC is on the maintenance schedule. Talk to a dealer about it.
I have 18" black Tundra wheels, figure out which tire I want - 285-60/18 in a P Michelin LTX? Or 285-65/18 in an LT maybe a KO2? I am unsure what the trade off in ride quality will be. Better because 21 to 18, but worse because aggressive tread and P vs LT. Any advice here would be appreciated. Or the previously talked about 275/65/18.
Call a local Cruiser outfitters type place and ask about drawers, probably ARB, and figure out a sleeping platform to use with them.
It took more than 2 months to wrestle my insurance company into a fair settlement, but I got it. And this beauty came up with perfect maintenance history and all. I am so pleased. I rented a car and drove 260 miles to get her. 2017:
And drove her home yesterday.
To do list:
Order remote control and covers for DVD screens- did this morning.
It is at 60,000 miles and the AHC is on the maintenance schedule. Talk to a dealer about it.
I have 18" black Tundra wheels, figure out which tire I want - 285-60/18 in a P Michelin LTX? Or 285-65/18 in an LT maybe a KO2? I am unsure what the trade off in ride quality will be. Better because 21 to 18, but worse because aggressive tread and P vs LT. Any advice here would be appreciated. Or the previously talked about 275/65/18.
Call a local Cruiser outfitters type place and ask about drawers, probably ARB, and figure out a sleeping platform to use with them.
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When I do finally do it, I will definitely post pics.
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