Recent content by charlatan

Hakka's are hands down the best winter tires on the planet. I don't own a 4R yet, but I've owned all sorts of sedans here in Colorado, and all my vehicles get Hakka's for winter. And yes, the more narrow the tire, the better off you are on snow / ice. Weight distribution, or the lack of it on...

That's great to know, and is kind of what I'd expect with the SC. I don't need it to be off the line fast, but I need it to pull around the heavy I-70 commercial traffic... on a 7% grade no less. Thanks! I don't want to go fast... I want torque! Climbing. I don't plan on towing anything...

I appreciate your input... but it wouldn't be a conundrum if there were no SC option for the 4runner. With it, I think I'd get the passing and climbing power I need for the Colorado mountains. I go back and forth on GX460 / Nissan Titan (straight up V8s), but damn the 4runner is the vehicle of...

I posted my conundrum in another thread, but I'll summarize here and then add some numbers; I am looking to buy a 4runner, but the conditions for doing so almost dictate I add an SC to the mix. I live in Colorado, so mountain driving is a part of life. The ability to change lanes into faster...

Thanks for your input.... yeah, I think I need to move on. Been looking at the GX 460. Maybe someday they'll slap the V8 back in the 4runner!

I live in Denver, and have a keen interest on finding out how these SC's work out. My use case is certainly not unique... but I haul all manor of bikes, tents, food and half of my family camping every so often, and driving up I-70 is an adventure. If you don't have GOOD power, you'll find...