2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road , and KO3 tire update at 2,800 miles

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Rodney’s Northwest Rides and Reviews.

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Here is an ownership update on my 2024 Tacoma. I'll discuss the performance, fuel economy, pros and cons on the Tacoma, along with the KO3 tires.
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@BrooksLorenson 3 ай бұрын

Good lord that has more rock chips already than my 2018 and I have like a -12 offset with 275s.

@kirk8359 3 ай бұрын

I like that you're using those turbo's, increasing pressure, and towing a trailer (even a light one), want to see if those turbos are going to make it to 200K miles.

@lc7192 2 ай бұрын

I’ve owned three vehicles that have a stock turbo charger. One being the 1980 Turbo Trans Am. I never had any problem with any of those turboed engines. Attention to regular oil changes and a one minute cool down after towing or running highway speeds helped to make them all last well over 100,000 miles.

@wayneanderson991 3 ай бұрын

It's too bad the new BFG KO3's have the balance issues like the KO2's. I would have tried a set if the balance issues would have been resolved.

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

It could also be that because it holds rocks in the tread, the rocks could be making it feel unbalanced

@georgia_flyfisher2200 3 ай бұрын

Have my dealer trying to locate a TRD OR Premium in super sonic. Not many around right now.

@lc7192 2 ай бұрын

I have a TRD Off Road in the Blue Crush Metallic in production now. I should get it soon. I wish you luck on finding your color. My opinion was if I was going to pay their expensive price then I want it in my favorite color. I opted for the Premium Package, the rear diff skid plate, spray on bed liner, ceramic paint protection and interior protection, and blackout package. After they reduced the MSRP by $3,440 my out the door price which included the delivery fee will be $52,306.19. That did not include my sales tax of 5%. Oh and another option was the Pulse center brake light option. They look kinda cool when they double flash when you step on the brake. NITSA says they greatly reduce rear end collisions. Hmmm. We’ll see.

@davidchenette1091 3 ай бұрын

Do have 285 70r17 BF goodrich all terrain tires that's what I put on my 2024 tacoma TRD off-road l love it

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

Yes I do.

@shortythefrenchie 3 ай бұрын

@@Rodneysnwridesandreviews Are they E rated if so, did they hurt your performance

@lc7192 2 ай бұрын

E Rated tires are 10 ply tires. They have stiffer side walls, are heavier and so they ride rougher and are designed for heavy loads. Way over what your Tacoma could ever haul. I had those on my GMC diesel truck. Also the 285’s are the reason they are so wide and fling the rocks onto your fender flares.

@davidchenette1091 2 ай бұрын

@lc7192 mine are C rated on the 285 70r17 I didn't want the E rated

@shortythefrenchie 3 ай бұрын

Rodney, have you ever considered Falcon Wildpeaks? I have heard good things about them?

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

I have, but I’ve heard they are heavier than the KO3’s so I was trying save as much mileage as I could with an upgraded tire. Wild Peak’s may be my next tire though.

@lc7192 2 ай бұрын

I have a set of Falken Wildpeak AT3’s on my 2021 3rd Gen. 265/R70 17’s. They are quiet, smooth riding and have the three peak grade which means they are great in the snow. Self cleaning tread and good on wet roads as well. 32” O.D. and no need to modify for tire clearance.

@jmpattillo 3 ай бұрын

Toyota needs to put factory ppf over the whole rear fender.

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Can you imagine what the TRD pro models will look like after a year.

@kevinbradley8613 3 ай бұрын

Keep the factory sized tires if you don’t want rocks flinging onto the rear fenders… think about the people driving behind you! Either buy wider fenders or better mud flaps if you wanna get bigger tires

@jmpattillo 3 ай бұрын

@@kevinbradley8613 there are people with factory tires having the same problem.

@kevinbradley8613 3 ай бұрын

@@jmpattillo the OEM mud flaps don’t seem very effective. Mine didn’t come with the flaps, but I haven’t had any issues so far. I did purchase some sliders that I’m hoping will help to keep rocks from flying. The tires definitely love grabbing them! Unfortunately, it seems like we’ll have to depend on the aftermarket for more functional mud flaps. It’s odd how they decided on having them angled the way they are instead of vertically. I can’t stand seeing people with larger tires poking out of their fenders. I assumed the guy here had installed larger tires before watching the full video, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

@planoman0935 3 ай бұрын

Even though I don’t routinely drive on unimproved roads, I am adding ppf today to the “hips” on my off road. I figure $32 for ppf is a good investment.

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

It is, where did you find them? That’s a great price if they adhere properly

@Mjr1348 3 ай бұрын

How come you have a small screen with the upgrade pkg. ?? Thanks for the video✌🏻

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

The TRD Off-Road upgrade package has been coming with the smaller screen at least in our region. The standard TRD Off-Road has been coming with the 14” screen and heated seats. I can’t explain why, it’s just what we’ve been receiving. I wanted the premium package, but we haven’t received any allocations for them yet. We have received several TRD Sport premium models though.

@jasonwright3667 3 ай бұрын

Are you using wireless car play? If so, do you know if it behaves better when using wired car play?

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 3 ай бұрын

Yes I’m using wireless Carplay. I haven’t tried it while being tethered.

@JuliusTurbo 2 ай бұрын

How nice video!Do you interested in product review? How can I contact with you?

@Rodneysnwridesandreviews 2 ай бұрын

@@JuliusTurbo you can send the information to rkellum@lithia.com

@billforrest9002 3 ай бұрын

Running boards help

@lc7192 2 ай бұрын

It looks like your new tires are wider than the stock tires. All terrain type tires are designed to have a wider and deeper lug configuration for traction purposes that plus the fact that they are generally self cleaning tires which is why the trapped gravel flings out. I think that’s why Toyota puts a less aggressive AT stock tire on the newly designed Tacomas. When I get my new TRD Off Road I’m going to put side steps that will be wide enough to contain that rock damage.

@kevinbradley8613 3 ай бұрын

The owner’s manual makes no mention of using higher octane fuel for better performance. Use 87 octane minimum. regular unleaded is all you need

@padrescout 3 ай бұрын

In theory, if it's a high compression engine (no, clue, haven't checked and I don't care enough to check) the ECU will advance the timing a bit due to the slower ignition on the premium, so it'd run with a little more power/better fuel economy. If they recommend 87 then I kind of doubt it's a high compression engine and yeah.... nuts to throwing octane in a hole in the ground.

@kevinbradley8613 3 ай бұрын

@@padrescout the car care nut (really good channel for Toyota related maintenance), mentioned using higher octane fuels “occasionally” because of the detergents they use to help keep your engine clean, but if the engine is rated for 87 octane, it’s kind of pointless to waste money expecting your engine to run smoother or with better power when it’s set up for 87. The manual just says to use 87 octane or higher. I’ve owned several cars with high compression engines and they will recommend using minimum 89, 91, or higher and it’s usually posted right inside the fuel door of the vehicle. The 5.7 hemi wanted 89 minimum or the Nissan VQ37 wanted 91 minimum for example. Neither of those engines use forced induction but still required premium fuels. The 2.0 Turbos in the VW gti and Subaru wrx also required premium fuels as turbo charged, high compression motors. The 2.4 T in the new Taco is set up kind of like the old 3.5 ecoboost motors, which also took regular unleaded happily.

@noxnyc23 2 ай бұрын

Yup the engine is tuned for regular gas.. sadly a lot of people would run and waste money on premium because they think it needs it and helping when it really makes no diff…