Recent content by WillBill

My '11 LE needs tires and want feedback on 20" CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology. Anyone using them? How is the fit on 20" wheels? Thanks. Will

CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology Yeah, this tire looks great for the LE, but TireRack rep I spoke with says it will rub when turning, making me hesitate. Anyone using it, yet? Feedback, if so. Thanks.

Bimrunner, Thanks for your response and suggestion to go to 17s. Conti says that this tire will go onto a 7" wheel, one of the very few tires that will. Even the dealers/tire stores have no issue with it fitting on the wheel. Their issue is that it is just over an inch wider than stock, with...

1Engineer, I read your fitment post and I have the green bar, saying the 275/55/20 will no rub. Why did you say they are too wide? What am I missing? Thanks much for the chart. Will

Just came back from Town Fair Tire and they told me they would not mount the CrossContact LX20s on my '11 Limited because the size jump from the original 245 to the 275 is too large and they are sure there would be trouble. Any suggestions?

Continental CrossContact LX20 for '11 LE? I've seen lots of 5th Gen. Limiteds on the board with Continental CrossContact/EcoPlus tires on them (275/55/20), but am I missing something? I just called TireRack to order some but the tech told me that his company's notes tell him they are not...

I'm looking to buy 4 or 5 T4R 17" Trail Edition Wheels (with TPMS preferably). Must be in excellent condition. I'm in northeast so shipping might be necessary. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the try, ThirdToy. I would certainly like a vault, or safe, for my 4Runner like that but I will not deal with that company at all. They could have done so much for so little and regained some dignity in the process. Actually, Randy, I would expect more from the guy selling...

I feel the same way as Randy. No way to run a business. 20-30 VERY HAPPY customers could have helped the company get a positive word out about their product with other T4R owners and bump up their sales, possibly. Even at <$200 they were making money, so why not get some positive advertising...

Dimensions? I'm interested but the website didn't have interior dimensions for the vault (none that I noticed). I want to know if it will fit the items I need locked up, like my sig and glock. Any specs or has anyone used this model for the 4R?

Excellent Tips! Thanks for the install directions, guys! I downloaded the TRDSparks.com instructions but found these posts much more informative. Installed my crossbars in 15 min. and was very careful not to crack/scratch anything. I used a Craftsman mini-prybar to lift off the caps. The...

Platinum ExtraCare When I purchased my '03 4R LE, used and private party, it came with the Platinum warranty, which we transferred into my name. Didn't think I'd need it, but you never know. First, 3 calipers locked up - replaced them and the 4th I paid for, parts only, so I'd have 4 new...

Went to the dealer today and I was a bit shocked at the price. Now, I have friends who have bought the Toyota Platinum Warranty on brand new vehicles, no miles, and paid less than $1K. The used vehicle I'm considering has 70K on it, is Toyota Certified, and they want $1,500. For 30K miles...

I've read most of the new vehicle warranty discussions but I'm thinking of buying used from a dealer. Specifically, I'm checking out an '08 Shadow Mica Limited, with 70K miles. Is the used warranty, Platinum VSA, a good idea? How much do the VSAs for used 4Rs usually run within that mileage...

Thanks for the link, Quentin. The info there helped. I'm a big guy, 6'1", 260, and the Tacoma is said to be tight for people even smaller. I've sat in one, but haven't driven one for a long trip, so i should do so. Also, KC, I do drive on ice-covered roads and my 4R always came through...