SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day

[Desert Nomad]

SQOTD - what happens if you use 275/65/18 tires with a spare of OEM size 285/60 18 (Wouldn't be driving on the spare more than the distance needed to get to a tire shop, say 25 miles max) ? Probably about a 2% difference in circumference.

I don't think it can affect much if you drive at low speeds, I've seen some AWD with those silly space saver tires.

 

[TexAZ]

We did something like that a few years back with a buddy's chevy...his was a pretty good difference in size, and the wheel speed sensors didn't like it much. threw all kinds of codes, but got us to the tire shop.

 

[sage1]

I'm no expert but doesn't running two different sized tires on opposite sides cause the differential gears to want to turn at different rates causing some serious damage?

 

[LCHardriver_02]

@sage1 - When you do not have a locked differential, the two wheels on the same axle will run at 2 different rotational speeds going around turns. They only go at the same speed in a straight line. Once locked, then it is an entirely different story!

 

[Romer]

Good link in the FAQ under General, Diffs for dummies

 

[Haggis]

Hoping to find a good source for a OEM looking fog light switch that I'd like to use instead of the cheap looking/feeling ones that came with my lights. Thanks!

 

[9780LC]

Need to find a vinyl hood blackout for the 200. Does anyone have one for sale yet?

 

[MScruiser]

Need to find a vinyl hood blackout for the 200. Does anyone have one for sale yet?

Why not just dip it?

 

[Haggis]

Crawlorado makes one for just about every Totota and the Tundra. I bought one for my 60, maybe they could a vinyl blackout for your 200?

 

[9780LC]

They could and have offered. I have been too busy to make measurements or make a template. I have one of their kits for my 80. I'm not sure if I want a section blacked out or the whole hood. I think I'll look at wrapping the entire hood in flat black.

 

[619TOY]

Hoping to find a good source for a OEM looking fog light switch that I'd like to use instead of the cheap looking/feeling ones that came with my lights. Thanks!

I think you can find a factory Toyota switch for a vehicle other than a 200 similar to this

Or go aftermarket, especially if you're doing multiple switches...

 

[Markuson]

They could and have offered. I have been too busy to make measurements or make a template. I have one of their kits for my 80. I'm not sure if I want a section blacked out or the whole hood. I think I'll look at wrapping the entire hood in flat black.

I'm curious what has prompted you to do this?
The only thing I can guess is maybe you have roof-mounted wide-throw lights that create too much glare off your hood?

 

[hankinid]

I think you can find a factory Toyota switch for a vehicle other than a 200 similar to this

Or go aftermarket, especially if you're doing multiple switches...

Air Onboard has a family that drop right into the 200 series.

Steve

 

[hankinid]

619TOY, I appreciate the link to the Yaris switch...I'm doing a Hella 4000 installation now, and I wanted a drop-n switch with only a picture of the lamp, which apparently Air Onboard doesn't make. I did get switches from them for the Hella's with city lights, for rear fog light(s), and cornering lights...price is not inexpensive maybe because the snap-in pigtail, shipping is fast.

Steve

 

[9780LC]

I'm curious what has prompted you to do this?
The only thing I can guess is maybe you have roof-mounted wide-throw lights that create too much glare off your hood?

That's right..to keep the glare down. I also like the way it looks. It'll prevent most rock chips too.

 

[mark71]

Also nice that you can throw a tool or firearm on the hood without worrying about the ass chewing you are going to get if your wife finds new beauty marks on the beast.

 

[vabluefish]

How to you get the license plate lights out? The manual is vague.

Edit: easy. Just push inward towards license plate then pull down.

 

[Markuson]

That's right..to keep the glare down. I also like the way it looks. It'll prevent most rock chips too.

Be sure and post photos when done.

 

[indycole]

Anyone know the interior dimensions of the 41" ARB drawers commonly used for 200s?

 

[ggroot30]

where is the tire and wheel size database??