@TeCKis300 would a change in tire diameter (larger) also result in a change in scrub radius?
Would that also need to be reflected in the choice of wheel offset to allow the red and black lines to meet at the pavement surface as intended?
I would say "Not necessarily."
Even though the tire industry has undergone significant mergers, there is still a goodly amount of competition in price and quality.
My experience, for instance, has led me to equate the Michelin Defender with the...
Just heard back from our insurance appraiser and adjuster, it's totally covered under the comprehensive policy. Dealership is ordering the parts they need to get her back on the road soon. Total cost with parts and labor came out to $8225.
I too have owned all LC (still have many of them in the fleet) except the 55 pig.
My 200 is the ugliest of all of them (since mine is a pre 16 model), but it is the best LC of all them (power, luxury, refinement).
I love my 200 LC, esp poverty...
I drive a 2013 but have daily driven 2 cars with blind spot monitoring and I can whole heartedly say that it was the most useless feature behind lane keep assist.
The mirrors on an LX are so large that you can get a good view & if you're also...
There's enough of a brain trust and evidence at this point that we can and should do better. I'll restate it here for others just joining this conversation because safety matters.
On one side RCTIP tends to over-inflate. So be it, as generally...
Going from stock to 33s for most folks the speed will actually be closer to accurate. It's typically under by a few mph.
There is a way to adjust the speedo, but it involves installing a canbus-enabled box and splicing some wires. I'd have to...
Speaking of the rubber meeting the road...I was thinking of up-sizing from 285/50/20 (31.2") to the far more common 275/60/20 (33").
Pluses: more sidewall + an additional inch of clearance
What are my negatives, specifically speedo error?
I really struggled with the wheel/tire combo and what to go with on the 200. I wanted a nice stance, nice drive and a good look. Not too aggressive to keep it comfortable (will spend most of its life on pavement and some backroas). I also did...
I am very late to your thread, but saw your truck in Toyota Trails and immediately recognized it as my assigned vehicle when I was stationed at Eskan Village in late 1996. It wouldn’t keep up in the “Allah Lane” but for everything else it was...
I have a Slee rear bumper with the Jerry can holder on my 2016 LC. The holder and the mounted spare tire blocks the rear camera's view almost completely. I relocated it by mounting it to the underside of the holder. I designed and printed a...
Just want to share my notes, notably
1. AHC: You need to close the doors for AHC to pressurize
2. AHC: Use a pick to pull the filter from AHC fill port
3. Transmission: Connect both ends of the hose from radiator to a gallon bottle to be safe :)...
AHC fluid change is included in the 60k service list. Be prepared to learn that it wasn't, in fact, done.
Not sure of the percentage of dealers that charge for it and don't do it, but it does happen.
I got teary-eyed reading this. This is the most inspiring post I've read on this forum. It warms my heart to know there are still lots of very good people out there, especially you. In a world where most everyone is looking out for their own and...
Made a rear seat extender for the pups. We sadly lost our first shepherd last summer. Best dog I ever had. Nearly made it to 14 which is a great long life for a shepherd. Both the younger pups enjoy my handiwork though!
Took a trip out to the...
And now the star of the hour, the 2011 LX570 I bought with 118k miles:
Decent condition, history of a couple small accidents and some minor surface rust on the undercarriage, but otherwise problem free. My general plans for the rig will likely...