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Was a fun day. I know a couple people did some damage and one had a flat but was a good day out there

@gjptennis

@gjptennis What was the lowest trim out there? Any BB??

@tcraig808

@tcraig808 yes - there were some OBX, BB, and BD if I recall. The ones who took damage were non Squatch - well, not including the flat tire, that was a WT that may not have taken the best line. Not sure as that was 4-5 rigs behind me. I know the requirements said 33” tires but I’d say you need to take really smart lines to go with that size. Otherwise 35s would be recommended for anyone new to off-roading

Sidewall damage. Now I have to work out some arrangement for a spare. Don't want to abandon my Territories at 24K. But I won't be buying Goodyears again!

@BostonSasquatch

@BostonSasquatch Oh no! would love to see some pics

I got rid of those Goodyears quickly. I did not like all the rock slinging they do and didn’t find them that great on the trails either. I h happier with my Falken AT3W

Nothing to see: a 2-3 inch, L-shaped ragged tear, right at the sidewall "cleating." (Does that cleating accomplish anything? Or is it just to look rough and tough--macho? Didn't protect MY sidewall!) On another thread, I desperately sought ideas for a light-weight repair, also checked with inner-city tire guys: if they couldn't figure out a solution, nobody could!
Well, nobody could. A guy in my church is parts manager for a Toyota dealership. He's ordering 5 KO2s for Saturday, Mass Tax holiday, at $320/each ($1600/5). I'll mount one on the spare, and drive down the tread on the remaining OEM Goodyears. Then chuck those, mount the 4 stored in my basement, and commence a 5-wheel rotation.
I genuinely believe that a significant part of wheeling's fun is risk. Getting into (and out of) difficult obstacles, stuck in mud...vehicle damage. You want comfy "wheeling?" Buy a Land Rover and stick to the national parks.

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