Runner getting NEW Nittos as we speak

faster4runner04

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My runner is at discount tire right now getting some brand new Nitto Terragrapplers. 265/70/17s. I was set on REVOs but b/c of some recent discussions on this site I decided to go with the Nittos... REVOs were just too much moeny for a 19 year old college student. Ill try to post some pics in the next few days.
 
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faster4runner04 said:
My runner is at discount tire right now getting some brand new Nitto Terragrapplers. 265/70/17s. I was set on REVOs but b/c of some recent discussions on this site I decided to go with the Nittos... REVOs were just too much moeny for a 19 year old college student. Ill try to post some pics in the next few days.
If you can afford a V8 4X4 on a poor college students income, then you can prob. spend a good chunk on tires, ;):
 
That's a nic egift, what college do you go to? My dad said if I nailed a top named college i'd be getting a brand new car, but that may be kind of hard haha
 
Here, have some more attitude....

faster4runner04 said:
The runner was a gift for my 18th birthday and highschool graduation... but Thanks for the un needed attitude.

Some of us old fogies did not get cars for turning 18....we joined the military at 18, or moved out of the house to pay our own way at 18, or helped support the family before turing 18.......

A car for graduating high school? Is that something to brag about and get a car for? Do you consider that an achievement, son? High School??? Son, call us back when you've gotten through college and grad school or law school or med school and have some fancy initials behind your name that most people don't have.

We bought our own cars and paid our own insurance and paid for the gas and all the expesnes of owning a car. No daddy giving us cars. So pardon RWRIGHT if he incorrectly ASSUMED you were mature enough to BUY your own car.
 
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No need to attack the guy for his parents giving him a vehicle. He couldn't choose his parents anymore than you could choose yours. The choice to give him the vehicle was his parents so blame them...

I bought my house and 4Runner by the age of 23. It would have been nice to get either for free, but earning it on my own is so much sweeter to me.
 
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olliebear said:
Some of us old fogies did not get cars for turning 18....we joined the military at 18, or moved out of the house to pay our own way at 18, or helped support the family before turing 18.......

A car for graduating high school? Is that something to brag about and get a car for? Do you consider that an achievement, son? High School??? Son, call us back when you've gotten through college and grad school or law school or med school and have some fancy initials behind your name that most people don't have.

We bought our own cars and paid our own insurance and paid for the gas and all the expesnes of owning a car. No daddy giving us cars. So pardon RWRIGHT if he incorrectly ASSUMED you were mature enough to BUY your own car.

Great post Richard Cranium!



Hey faster..
lets see the pics asap. glad to see that you are taking pride in your truck
 
Hey olliebear, lighten up. You have no idea what his history is. Maybe he is the first person in his family to ever graduate from high school. Is that good enough for your high and mighty standard? Lots of us have joined the military, fought for our country and paid our own way, what's the point or relevance? Heck, even military personnel get paid a salary for their work. I'm a volunteer firefighter. That means I run INTO burning houses and come to people's aid during times of need. I get paid NOTHING, I VOLUNTEER my time I could be spending with my family to make a difference in other's lives because I find value in serving my community. I hope that when I need help someone will come to my rescue and not pre-judge me, like you have so easily done, based on what vehicle I'm driving, what clothes I wear or where I live. Who knows, maybe his family has the means and the forethought to donate the money that put that jaws of life unit on the fire truck that shows up to cut you out of your 4 Runner when some drunk driver hits you, but of course, that would never happen to someone with "some fancy initials behind your name that most people don't have." And as you so eloquently put it son, pardon me if I incorrectly assumed you were mature enough not to prejudge someone you don't even know.


On to more valuable information, How do those tires ride, drive, feel, etc... Give us the details...
 
Like any of us would have turned down any brand new vehicle from our parents;I'm a little jealous but my parents weren't in that income tax bracket but I was given a used VW Rabbit and I was a grateful son.
 
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rook said:
Great post Richard Cranium!



Hey faster..
lets see the pics asap. glad to see that you are taking pride in your truck

Nuff with the attitude. I wanna know how those tires ride. I was thinking about getting those too, since my budget will not allow Revos anytime soon. Keep us informed dude.
 
I'm also interested in how the tires ride. And is there any noticeable difference in mpg, taking into account that the odometer will be a little off now that the tires are larger?
 
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olliebear said:
Some of us old fogies did not get cars for turning 18....we joined the military at 18, or moved out of the house to pay our own way at 18, or helped support the family before turing 18.......

A car for graduating high school? Is that something to brag about and get a car for? Do you consider that an achievement, son? High School??? Son, call us back when you've gotten through college and grad school or law school or med school and have some fancy initials behind your name that most people don't have.

We bought our own cars and paid our own insurance and paid for the gas and all the expesnes of owning a car. No daddy giving us cars. So pardon RWRIGHT if he incorrectly ASSUMED you were mature enough to BUY your own car.

Well Olliebear sounds like you have some issues about you past that you're pretty bitter with. I apologize for not being born in your era. I guess I will fail at life since I have no idea what its like to have responsibility. After rereading your post I can't find anyplace where i bragged about graduating from high school. I stated a fact. The fact was the car was a gift. Also where did you get the impression that you could call me SON. I appreciate if you didnt do that. I apologize that my Dad has worked hard to become a Doctor and receives plesure in blessing his children with something like a car. Still not sure why you said "fancy initials that most people don't have behind their name". Those people who have those "fancy initials" work hard to get there and if you put a little effort into it... yuo could have same oppurtunity. You get mad b/c I don't know what work is.. then you make a crack at people who have worked hard. So for now I will continue to post...and as a matter of fact will call you when I become a Doctor as I am a Pre-Med student right now.
 
I am afraid to even post because the 4Runner I have on order is a gift too, but hopefully everyone will still be my friend:( I dont have any funny initials after my name so I dont think fuzzybear will be, but its all good.

Any info or pics on how the tires are?
 
Well I have only had them since saturday but so far everything has been great.
First of all they look great. ( Try to get some pics up tom) they really fill up the wheel well nicely.

They feel great on the road. The ride seems a bit smoother. The runner sits up a little higher now.
I have noticed though with the wheel completly turned I seemed to get some minor rubing on the mudflaps. As soon as I heard the noise I immediatly put the car into park and inspected and it looked to be againist the flap. Anyone else with this expirence?

I wasn't aware that it would affect the odometer so someone help me out.
Overall they are great so far.. like discussed they are a great bang for you buck. Got mine for 130 a tire.
 
faster4runner04 said:
Well I have only had them since saturday but so far everything has been great.
First of all they look great. ( Try to get some pics up tom) they really fill up the wheel well nicely.

They feel great on the road. The ride seems a bit smoother. The runner sits up a little higher now.
I have noticed though with the wheel completly turned I seemed to get some minor rubing on the mudflaps. As soon as I heard the noise I immediatly put the car into park and inspected and it looked to be againist the flap. Anyone else with this expirence?

I wasn't aware that it would affect the odometer so someone help me out.
Overall they are great so far.. like discussed they are a great bang for you buck. Got mine for 130 a tire.

Mine don't rub the flaps, but they do rub the engine splash guard in the wheel well. The speedo will be off by 3%. So when it says you're going 60, you're actually going about 62. Just remember, the faster you go, the bigger the gap. ;):
 
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faster4runner04 said:
Well Olliebear sounds like you have some issues about you past that you're pretty bitter with. I apologize for not being born in your era. I guess I will fail at life since I have no idea what its like to have responsibility. After rereading your post I can't find anyplace where i bragged about graduating from high school. I stated a fact. The fact was the car was a gift. Also where did you get the impression that you could call me SON. I appreciate if you didnt do that. I apologize that my Dad has worked hard to become a Doctor and receives plesure in blessing his children with something like a car. Still not sure why you said "fancy initials that most people don't have behind their name". Those people who have those "fancy initials" work hard to get there and if you put a little effort into it... yuo could have same oppurtunity. You get mad b/c I don't know what work is.. then you make a crack at people who have worked hard. So for now I will continue to post...and as a matter of fact will call you when I become a Doctor as I am a Pre-Med student right now.

Well son, I am old enough the be your father. In fact, I do have fancy initials behind my name, and I served in the military, and I was the first in my family to go to college and beyond. And I put myself through law school. Oh, did I also tell you I am also an immigrant and grew up in the barrios Los Angeles, too?

Been there, done that.

maybe you can phone Daddy for money for new tires???
 
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olliebear said:
Well son, I am old enough the be your father. In fact, I do have fancy initials behind my name, and I served in the military, and I was the first in my family to go to college and beyond. And I put myself through law school. Oh, did I also tell you I am also an immigrant and grew up in the barrios Los Angeles, too?

Been there, done that.

maybe you can phone Daddy for money for new tires???

Wow... what is your deal man. Your recent post is pointless. What are you trying to prove. All you talk about is how much you have been through and what you have done in life and how hard it was. I'm sure they are plenty of ther people here who have a diffucult situations as well.
All I said was I got a car for a gift and you LOST it:upset:

I said don't call me son, who cares if you are old enough to be my Dad. YOU'RE NOT so stop acting like it. If my father had your attitude I would be one messed up kid. THANK GOD you're not my father.

P.S what does being an immigrant have to do with new tires?

:confused:
 

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