Looks like Toyota quietly changed the specs on the Venture model. Due to vendor supply issues, the Venture model will no longer come with the gunmetal TRD pro wheels, but with the MY20 matte black TRD Pro wheels. Was notified this morning and confirmed on Toyota's own website the change (red center caps).
2021 Venture model now with black TRD wheels
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2021Venture
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It must be a mid-year change as I just picked up a 21 Venture last night with grey wheels.
Dollar Retriever
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Actual vehicles may vary
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Max Wonder
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The 2021 Venture I just bought came with the black wheels. The one I test drove a few weeks ago also had black. I have seen some 2021s that still have the gun metal gray though.
LandCruiser
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Why call the Venture, which is closer in trim to the TRD Off Road "the Trail" and the SR5 coolermobile the Venture?
RichinRidgewood
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uke:wrightofway
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Venture Tire - Road Ride
Has anyone recently test drove a Venture and SR5 Premium trim?
I really like the look of the Venture, but am curious how the everyday driver ride compares between the two. I'd prefer to just get the Venture stock vs getting the SR5+ and have to make cosmetic mods to it.
I'll be using my (prospective) 4Runner mainly for daily driver use, and then for weekend fishing, camping, hunting trips - so no real big time off roading in the plans. Just maintained dirt roads, some light hills, ruts, etc., so I think any trim would be sufficient for my off roading needs.
Would the Venture offer a more noisy ride on pavement? From what I can see, the stock tires are the same, but thought I'd ask if anyone knew first hand. Test driving a Venture before buying is proving challenging.
Thanks!
Has anyone recently test drove a Venture and SR5 Premium trim?
I really like the look of the Venture, but am curious how the everyday driver ride compares between the two. I'd prefer to just get the Venture stock vs getting the SR5+ and have to make cosmetic mods to it.
I'll be using my (prospective) 4Runner mainly for daily driver use, and then for weekend fishing, camping, hunting trips - so no real big time off roading in the plans. Just maintained dirt roads, some light hills, ruts, etc., so I think any trim would be sufficient for my off roading needs.
Would the Venture offer a more noisy ride on pavement? From what I can see, the stock tires are the same, but thought I'd ask if anyone knew first hand. Test driving a Venture before buying is proving challenging.
Thanks!
ryguytheman
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You won't notice a difference between the two for your purposes. As far as driving/capability goes anyway. Suspension is the same. Venture will be slightly noisier because of the roof basket.
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wrightofway
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Thanks for the input! Yea, I anticipated a little extra noise from the roof basket, but was more focused on the stock tire/suspension driving noice. Glad to hear there shouldn't be a noticeable difference.
When I'm looking at building the Venture on Toyota, it looks like KDSS is a package option, and probably often selected for Dealer buys, but not standard on Venture.
Sounds like I should definitely look for one with KDSS, especially for on-pavement and light off-road ride quality.
When I'm looking at building the Venture on Toyota, it looks like KDSS is a package option, and probably often selected for Dealer buys, but not standard on Venture.
Sounds like I should definitely look for one with KDSS, especially for on-pavement and light off-road ride quality.
rightyouareken
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The Venture does not include KDSS in the USA. It is optional. It includes the same crap Bridgestone Duelers as every other non-Pro model.
Also, FWIW, the roofbasket is easily removable. It's just a standard Yakima Megawarrior basket.
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yeah i have the Bridgestone Duelers as well,
why do you say they are crap ?
they seem to be really quiet please explain maybe im just not aware on whats better lol
actually may as tell me whats better as id want 275s instead with stock suspension i dont mind the rubbing yolo
why do you say they are crap ?
they seem to be really quiet please explain maybe im just not aware on whats better lol
actually may as tell me whats better as id want 275s instead with stock suspension i dont mind the rubbing yolo
rightyouareken
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They are just basic generic average highway tires. They are quiet and light for fuel economy but aren’t really much good in the winter or for much off-roading. Pretty much any AT tire is going to be better if you want something that can stand up to much more than a dry well groomed forest road. They CAN do more but you’re risking a puncture. I went with Falken Wildpeaks and they’ve been great.
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RichinRidgewood
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I’ve never had an issue with the stock Duelers. I would not call them “light” however they are a light truck tire.
Ive been on goat trails that were called “roads” and in the snow and ice and haven’t had problems.
wrightofway
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What are your thoughts on the KDSS? (fwiw - I'm in the US - Northeast)
Would you get a Venture that doesn't have KDSS? Just looking on cars.com, and inventory is limited overall, it seems like most don't have it as a selected option (surprisingly).
Again, my 4Runner use is really going to be weekend fishing/camping/ski trips. IF I get to the point where I start doing true off-roading, I'll be open to doing the necessary mods.
Thanks again!
Would you get a Venture that doesn't have KDSS? Just looking on cars.com, and inventory is limited overall, it seems like most don't have it as a selected option (surprisingly).
Again, my 4Runner use is really going to be weekend fishing/camping/ski trips. IF I get to the point where I start doing true off-roading, I'll be open to doing the necessary mods.
Thanks again!
rightyouareken
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I test drove a TRD ORP w/ KDSS when I was shopping and ultimately bought my Venture without KDSS, mainly because the deal on the first truck fell through due to dealer games.
On road, KDSS is essentially a VERY thick swaybar. If you're familiar with what upgraded swaybars feel like on sports cars, they reduce body roll without negatively affecting ride. I could definitely feel the KDSS equipped 4Runner being more stable at highway speeds compared to my Venture without KDSS. But for me the improvement there wasn't really a make or break thing. I don't drive my 4Runner aggressively and it pretty much drives like any other truck I've driven before which I don't mind. Some people really can't stand how trucks drive and want the car to feel more stable or "stiff" in roll control. I can't say KDSS made the 4Runner feel even as decent as my wife's second gen Acura RDX, which isn't particularly sporty. It's still a big, softly sprung, sold rear axle, offroad oriented body on frame SUV after all
I guess the only way to know whether it's crucial for you is to drive both if you can.
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were the Falken Wildpeaks louder like noticeably louder on highway speeds than the peasant Duelers ? which btw i agree with.. there was a lil ice/snow on my driveway i was trying to reverse to and i couldnt even make up my 20degree driveway lol was just spinning out and sliding the whole 4runner sideways lol also i notice it captures so many rocks
