Recent content by JohnPW

Good point. The speedometer is more accurate with 275/65r18 than it is with stock size tires, which will overestimate your speed.

As noted you can find Michelin Defender in stock size via Tire Rack. But many here pick the Defenders in alternative sizes with a bit more sidewall, such as 275/65r18 or XL285/65r18, both of which will fit your truck with no modifications.

The radiator crack on top is a very common problem…several threads on this in the forum. There is a new version that won’t crack available through Toyota as a replacement. Expect to see the same problem on your 2014 eventually. One of a very few known common issues.

97k miles on 2016 LC, mine since 13k. Water pump just replaced. Steering wheel replaced for cosmetic reasons. Otherwise just maintenance: diff & transfer case fluid every 30k, transmission flush at 75k, radiator fluid at 90k, oil every 5k (5w30 starting at 85k). Brakes, battery, wipers...

I don’t buy the hand lotion story. The thin leather on my 2016 was absolutely trashed, and I never use lotion on my hands, ever. I’m very conscientious of wiping off my hands with a towel I keep in the truck if they are sweaty or wet before driving. The replacement (all leather) wheel is a...

As Sandroad stated, the new Defender Platinum seems to only be available in a 20” rim, at least for now. I’m still unclear on what this Platinum version is for versus the regular Defender LTX M/S. It seems to be targeting the HD pickup truck segment, but I’m not clear on the pro’s & con’s...

I have always liked 4Runners but Toyota seems to want to make each new generation uglier than the last one. I think the new 4Runner is hideous. On the other hand this 200 owner thinks the new LC250 is the best looking Toyota truck since the LC60. I think replacing the 4Runner with the LC250...

Looks brand new

I have the same color combination. Good looking rig. I look forward to seeing your updates. Congratulations

I just found this out the hard way. Aggravating.

OEM size & spec means the pressure on the door jamb of 33psi. I occasionally go higher (@35psi) especially when towing to firm up the ride.

At 11 years they will start falling one by one very soon. There’s no rebuilding, they just have to be replaced. I’m surprised you’ve made it this long. I’ve never proactively replaced them, but 10 year old vehicles will need them all replaced.

12.5 allows your spare to stay under the truck. 24 means a swing out for your spare.

I have 275/65r18 Michelin Defenders in P rated. Mostly on road use with some towing and mild off road. It is a decent size and I like the 275 width, but I think a taller tire than what I have looks better on the truck. But 275/70r18 (33”) mostly only comes in heavier LT rated tires requiring...

Thanks, but it’s not the mirror. It sounds like it’s in the vehicle and over my left shoulder…. I would have guessed it was the door latch except for the fact that cracking the window changes and partially eliminates the sound. This is a very subtle noise, you don’t hear it if you’re not in...