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Anchorage is $2.50 for the cheap stuff ... too bad AK does not have a refinery... seems kinda stupid :bash: to pump the crude to Lower 48 and then pump it back UP to AK again:confused:

Looks like a trip to Costco for a inverter and some LED Christmas lights... thanks all!!

BlairB ... how was it wired? under the hood ? christmas season here is 4 months long... so need some of the lights to cheer us up!! THANKS !!:D

:awais: >>> I Live in Chugiak, AK. Trust me ... you'll prefer to have the studs when winter hits. I have studded Nokians and they are well worth the $$$. For summer I got the standard 265/65/17 For Winter I got Studded Nokians 275/60/17 ... perfect fit.. no rubbing or bumping... To save...

Anyone has a set of rims for sale ? Looking for a spare set to be picked up in san Francisco area? or Anchorage, AK? Excellent condition and no warped or cracked rims. 4 rims is all I need THANKS:awais:

Well ... if it saves on gas and ride quility is even marginally better ... I'll go with the alloys. No 24" rims... LOL no tire mfg makes 24" studded tires. maybe they make them for winter tractors or backhoes of some kind.. or chevy caprices. Anyone has any brand preferences for 17"...

Was at the store looking at some rims and the steel ones are ALOT heavier than the alloy rims. Does anyone know if the difference in rolling weight for all 4 rims have a significance impact on gas mileage for my SR5 V6? Thanks again to ALL!! :bigok:

Thanks all for replying ... but it never looked like the battery was drained at all. The battery indicator states that the battery was fully charged. Got a ride to work with my neighbor. Wife was able to start the truck 10 mins later, turned it off and was able to start it with no battery...

Guys&gals!!!! I need help. 4R won't start at all !! I accidently left the keys in the ignition on the "ON" position overnight. Now the rig won't start. Not sure if the battery is dead. But I am charging it for now. Help pleaseeeee............ :awais: :awais: :awais: :awais:

I don't have a spare that size. But the difference is minimal. Hope this helps... calculate the tire size difference here: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp 265/65R17 275/60R17 Section Width: 10.43 in 265 mm Section Width: 10.82 in 275 mm Rim Diameter: 17 in...

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KaiDarudeboy - I have 275/60/17 Hakka's on my stock rims. No rubbing at all noted. Perfect fit.:D

toto -Forgot about the spare. !! Will climb under the rig and see if that is the culprit. Baba Booey - they did tell me "next time it is $10/wheel extra for TMPS. Wonder if they @#$% it up and decided to warn about the sensors extra charge !! sharp4runr - the light is on constant. never...

Installed Nokian Hakkapeliita 275/60/17 studded tires. Side walls recommend 40-44lbs PSI. Tires are pumpeed to 40lbsPSI. TMPS ligh is on. Should UI frop the pressure to 32lbs PSI? Does the TMPS come on if the pressure is too high? Any one tried it at 40lbs PSI? thanks all !!! :hello: