No lockers, Small Tires and a Big Challenge!

Hey, my lovelies.
This was such a fun episode to shoot with Paul and Rudy . We had such a great time. I had to winch a couple of times, but I was really being a princess about everything because I was so terrified of breaking anything because I didn’t have a truck or trailer with me. I literally took that truck and drove it five hours to and from Moab.
Paul and Rudy both had trailers. They’re smart and next time when I take the Tacoma out I’ll make sure to have a truck and trailer close by so that I can have the gumption to crawl up things or bump up obstacles.
Such a fun day with such great friends. Looking forward to doing another challenge like this with them soon.
Paul was on 35 inch tires and Rudy and myself were on 33 inch tires. Rudy and I had no lockers but we still managed to do most of the trail.
Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoyed the episode as much we enjoyed making it .

[@SB-vt9tz]

Wheelin’ with two very good drivers! Paul doesn’t do “can’t “. And Rudy’s in that category, but hasn’t been at it as long as Paul. Love it! 😂

[@oliverohnemus5791]

Small tire? I remember when 33 was the big tire. I do think a whole lot of the off-road stuff I see is more of a technology race than a skill challenge. I think you’ll become a better overall driver by using the less built equipment to its fullest potential instead of just going bigger to overcome the terrain.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

I couldn’t agree with you more

[@ryanb5189]

The original automobiles had very large wheels. Interesting how history repeats itself

[@masterbates7016]

Pretty silly if you ask me

[@JTube571]

I made it part of the way up Poison Spider in a 2006 Pathfinder with a front locker, 1.5" lift and 32" tires. 😅

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

Yep, it went from tall narrow since most roads weren't paved to low profile/wide for more stability with heavy loads on high speed paved roads. My W200-E20 Custom Special Power Wagons came with 9.50-16.5 16 ply tires to match the payload of the Factory Custom trucks running W600 drivelines and axles cut down at the Dodge Custom Shop in the factory to fit a 200 series Power Wagon. Offroading with those did require some forethought since they were designed to be able to carry tall heavy slide in campers along with pull heavy loads on paved roads. The 12 leaf spring packs made them rough riding on paved roads however they were equipped with locking axles front and rear so you could everywhere for an even rougher ride and once you got them stuck you were really stuck yet not beyond the capacity of the Military PTO Winches with the 200 to 250 foot drums of 5/8 inch steel cable to pull you out. A winch driven off the transfer case of a 383 or 440 powered truck could pull all day long without overheating if required and benefited from the variable speeds that engine throttle and the 4 speed transmission provided. Quite different from the monster tires we see today but we survived hauling, doing construction, logging and off-roading with them back then. We got a lot of value for the $3,600 you paid for a factory custom back then which included Air Conditioning, Tinted Glass and Body Side Moldings. Ordered mine with the bus sized steering wheels and old reliable manual steering though you did have to be careful to anticipate the front locker potentially catching you by surprise and spinning the wheel in your hands giving you a burn or breaking your thumbs if you absentmindedly had them hooked. Best!

[@onefootfighter22]

Paul and Rudy are the best friends you can ask for out wheeling ! Real good guys . Thanks Hollie

[@sparkyofsocal]

This small tire is what many people play with and I think is the most overall off roading fun. Maybe not flashy and sexy but basic and traditional most fun. The trail has changed a lot in 30 years

[@TheNewmexicokid]

This is how you start a Saturday morning.❤

[@MischiefMakerTV]

😀🤘🏻

[@katreniaclark]

Small tires make the person a better driver and line chooser. Looked like tons of fun.

[@genedwg6689]

Small tire is where we all start. Bigger tires as budget allows. I live my saying “Who’s having MORE FUN than US????? NOOOOOOBUDDY!!!!!” To run BIG tires there are added expenses, as you well know. You have fun with big, I have fun with 31’s, and we know there was a flat fender on 7.00-16’s bouncing around long ago that had as much fun as all of us today. Glad you’re showing you can wheel with tires shorter than 37’s😉

[@shanevonharten3100]

Paul does have good setup, no shame in finishing behind that weapon. Oma done good for what it is

[@MarkoMygun]

Good job Hollie ,it's ok cause you guy's all had fun and thats what it's all about. Thanks for taking us along.

[@HardcountsAdventures]

I have a 2023 Jeep that I just started working on and it has 33's so I love watching these video's because it helps me to see what to look for when I go out.

[@lukebrsm6210]

Was hoping for a Tara and Holly collab. Two awesome people doing amazing things in amazing places. It’s actually great to see an episode where us normal 33” people can relate. 😂 Thanks Holly.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

We will get a collab shot one of these days! She has an advantage because she was in a Jeep 😝

[@pestcontrolguys]

Cool ride. It is nice to see a more chill trail, almost makes me think I could make it! Love to see the stuff with Paul and Rudy.

[@deandennis2838]

Holly, I bet you miss Mischief Maker right now. I feel your pain. While the Tacoma is a great truck, it doesn’t hold a candle to your beloved Jeep!

[@FabRats]

That was a great time!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

It was a lot of fun for sure…..

[@kentrathjen8411]

Listen miss. I am happy to see the excitement back. Not gonna lie, was sad to see you get injured. It was hard for me to watch you early injury vids. That's on a personal level dealing with my own shtuff. Glad you are back to doing some fun trail things. Nest to you all in the upcoming year , and give your pupper and extra treat from us up in B.C!

[@jeffcombs8237]

Small tires are cool. 35 is a big heavy tire combo and a shallower rutted ditch. Lol! Cool episode.

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

It’s is really good to see you out with Paul 😊😊

[@MischiefMakerTV]

We have been trying to wheel together for the longest time. Just so happy we managed to get out on the trails and have some fun with some great people

[@martykitson3442]

Looks like you had a good time, glad you're feeling strong enough to get back in the driver seat

[@jonaathansimons7938]

Sometimes, just for fun, I leave my built XJ on 38s at home and drive my '49 Willys Flattie...31s and open/open, 3 spd man., drum/drum, no power ANYTHING, front diff is on opposite side, etc. Makes boring old trails I've run a million times a challenge again. Keeps the skills up for sure!

[@matthewhatton3637]

You're smart. Me I need that sticker for my dash that says remember you have to drive this home 😂

[@ramsey_texano7]

What a great team and group of friends you have young lady.

[@trubass75]

That set up on the taco looks great.

[@Buck1954]

In the 70's I bought a Jeep and after sinking a fortune in it, decided my next 4x4 would be a 1984 Stock Toy Extracab with a 4 cyl engine and 5spd which became my new rig with slightly over sized tires and wheels. I hand winched off a few sticks but because I had no friends in Utah, my playground was around Pikes Peak and Wolf Creek Pass. I never needed anything else. At 70 I have plenty of stories. My truck was a little smaller than that one. But I had sense to judge where I crossed obstacles. It's my opinion, that these over built rigs are getting out of hand. I never wanted to spend a fortune on a rig again. This was before the days of computers and yoo toob.

[@LawlessOffroadAdventures]

Awesome to see you all together, great vid 🫶

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

We should all be so lucky, getting to play with friends and make a living.

[@marktadlock5428]

Glad to see your back is doing better

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey! Good morning Holly and thumbs UP!!

[@eeassa]

OMG looks like SUCH a good time!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice video!! Something different going back to previous standards for tires. I remember when everyone was jumping up to the 33's and "they were the bomb"! LOL!! How times change! LOL!!

[@michaelkunzler9705]

Enjoyed Watching Thank you for a great video..

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

We have a 4Runner with a 3" lift and 33's. We don't rock crawl and that is way more exreme than we want to try. We do wheel with a group of friends and our "large" tire guy is on 35's. It is fun and we work together as we have some Subaru's and stock rigs that come along. I have pulled some big rigs with 40's off rocks with my Badlands 12k winch and they were glad we cruised by...enjoy!

[@trjnsd6874]

A modernized Jeep Comanche would sell like free Hotcakes! I've always liked them. Everybody did great; just think how Lockers and 35's would have improved off road performance, without extravagance or much expense! Toyota Tacoma is about as close as we have today.

[@ZboeC5]

I would think the closest thing is the Gladiator...since it is made by Jeep, has a bed and SFA. It's basically a Station Scrammanche.

[@michaeldye4318]

Thanks for this one. So many folks drive this way all the time. It’s great to see the teamwork and ingenuity to get them through.

[@DennisN1959]

loved this video. I saw Paul take his truck through the Rubicon so I figured he was in good shape but if you had fun it was all good.

[@darlenehirschhorn3563]

One of my all-time favorite videos. Fun, exciting to watch and a great crew!!! Hope to see more of these! Thanks, Hollie

[@brucea822]

Dang Trailer hitch!

[@jeffreypreiss8191]

Looks like a fun day on the trail. Always nice to see rigs that are more daily driver than dedicated trail truck. Add sliders, lockers and maybe a skid or two and Oma would be a great daily you could take up that trail. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@BodiTriggerfinger]

Holley …sometimes I’m thinking….. hey you can’t park there….😇 nice to see your back is coming better… be save

[@papatomsthoughts]

Surprised Paul didnt pull out a grinder and take care of that lock pin for you. 😂😂😂😂😂 good times

[@YouTubeBinging]

Couldn't aak for a better group to wheel with. That Taco could beckme a formidable beast. Hunter should have brought his Jeep.

[@danrussell3439]

Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves. Great video

[@DC-rl4rp]

Holly seems to have that School Girl Smile Back in OMA😎

[@lucwilson1]

Fun vid - I like these real world vids. Tacos on 33s. More like this please.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Good Job 👍

[@ggalland1]

That looked like alot of fun. Right up my ally, lol. Thank you for sharing the experience

[@Jan-pw4po]

❤❤❤ great video, Paul has so much experience in the dirt, my stock 22 Tacoma is the same configuration as yours, air down the stock 31 inch AT tires and its very capable. Most people dont realize the 3rd gen Tacoma is nearly the same size as a full size truck

[@anthonylee2099]

Fun challenge Holly with Rudy, Paul with the sm tires. You guys are Sooooo Lucky that these places are your backyard. 😎🤙

[@jamesbigham9036]

Hollie I hope we will see more small tire challenge videos. In my opinion it is different and more challenging but not impossible with the right team you have. Rudy and Paul are two people I would definitely want to have with you when you go wheeling they can handle any situation.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

You are gonna love some of the videos that come out next week.

[@gogo12able]

i like the tacoma bridge of hope 😂😂😂😂 for everyone cross over

[@shannonhaley9126]

Oma the taco'ma is a great simple wheelin rig

[@cjg1482]

Paul has the advantage with the flex! I have wheeled Kane creek many times on 32s and ifs.

[@nathantinnion]

im still waiting for 4wd 24/7 to release their MOAB video, pretty sure the aussies all run small "tires", fun watching them go places in the small rigs

[@patricksjeeps]

Most of us never had the money for a dedicated rock crawler on 40's when we started. We wheeled what we had and modified as money would allow. I can't imagine never have wheeled a stock rig. That's where the learning happens.

[@RubyOffroad4x4]

I will keep saying it while you're wheeling the Tacoma....Marlin Crawler...RCLT....you can daily drive it....its a dream !

[@zorander6]

I've never driven an off road vehicle with anything larger than 31's from my grandfather's 1980 suburban to my 16 f150. Even the s10 with (I think) 28's does well if you know your lines and clearance. Smaller tires just require more situational awareness and a willingness to know when to stop. Sure I'm not going to go over huge boulders or do some of the more crazy trails but can still have a good time just being out in the wilds doing fun things and enjoying the scenery. At some point I may build a rock crawler (maybe with the s10, not sure) but honestly the f150 does a good job for what little off roading I've done or would normally do.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Properly directed momentum will work wonders for even the smallest of tires

[@norcoredneck]

Is that a supercharger whine on Paul’s rig? Naw just an Oriley’s power steering pump.

[@kevbev1524]

Saturday morning mischief making happening right here, right now, right on. 🤘🏻🖖🏻👊🏻

[@grant4176]

Super DUPER great vid! Thanks Hollz and Miss Oma!! Hi Higgins!! 👋🏻👋🏻

[@3.0colorado21]

I have done most of Colorado on 33’s, although there is a stack of brand new 35’s in my garage to make things just a tad easier….and then I am sure I’ll end up on 37’s 🤣🤣

[@billjcanada]

I have found that 33s on my 2013 rubicon 2 door gets me anywhere I want to go. If I get momentarily detained, the waren winch takes care of the problem.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Exactly, we have winches for a reason! The point is to go out and have fun!

[@mikebell9166]

No shame in dragging rope so you don't break your daily! I'm sure you know that Oma in German, means Grandma (Opa is Grampa). But Oma is a calm little truck. And... there was a time when 33's were almost as big as you could get. Lots of trails were pioneered on 33's!

[@michaelhendricks9229]

I know the engineer who designed the MT2. Passing this video along!

[@baldhead7705]

Rudy needs to shorten the rear of the bed like cole did on his S10. But I have to say I love the looks of the Toyota

[@user-qd4nc9jc3u]

love how rory, rudy, and matt can hang off a tipping vehicle

[@scottyh72]

The parking brake can work wonders to bias torque on a non locked rear end.

[@ccmundt]

We did that trail and Chicken Corners in 2016 on 28"tires on RZRs. I got mine stuck on that rock under Rudys Comanche,(@32 sec) till I shifted into 4 wheel drive. Such a fun trip, need to get back there from MN.

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Too much fun with friends 😊

[@marklar7551]

Akron loves ya 🗿👽🗿

[@digitalcamera3237]

Great Ideal Holy! Something us "normal" people can relate to! However I would like to see the same small tire challenge but with your tacoma having lockers. ☺

[@Dale5.]

Awesome 👍👍

[@norcoredneck]

Oma the Roama Tacoma.

[@SaYeager]

Paul has lockers, it makes a big difference.

[@Tuxedorunner]

That tacoma is awesome 👌🏻 unstoppable. Any plans on sliders or armor for it

[@johncampbell-lp2cl]

Small tires with lockers! Now that's the ticket.

[@speedyforde3404]

I love wheeling on smaller tires! 33 life😊

[@jacobthornock317]

😆 Paul's truck looks like a micro machine with those tires on. Everyone else has a stock look.

[@elijahcavin2408]

I was expecting 31s on some stock vehicles.😆

[@robertr4193]

Paul's steering box still has that whine in it. that he tried to fix with a new steering box but at least it is still moving.

[@jonesrccrawlers2300]

Watching this video sure makes me miss my old cj5. I just rc crawl now.

[@haroldshobbies]

That trail would be interesting in my tracker on 29’s…

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was a stop and think challenge.. The hitch kind of got you in trouble in the first hang up! all in all it looked like a lot of fun!

[@dcampbell4079]

I want to wish you guys a very Merry Christmas from Canada.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

You too my lovely

[@rtwebbjr]

You're calling your Toyota Grandma? Oma is German for Grandma 🙂

[@tdawgnok]

Oh this was a fun one too watch! I called Paul winning lol. I'd love to do Kane Creek but my Canyon is only on 30s and I think it would be too wide as well.

[@iffykidmn8170]

Handle off highlift jack will fix that trailer hitch lock key issue. 33"s are only smallish small is going to stock tire size.

[@tahoehiker]

You named your tacoma grandma 🤣

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

Great video. You really are a good mechanic!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Getting there! The KZbin certification certainly helps 😂😂

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

I love working on my cars or whatever motor it is. Merry christmas and happy new year, you guys are all great on youtube!@@MischiefMakerTV

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

Here in Australia 33" tires are large

[@danpayan9468]

Hollie you're awesome you can wheel with the best of em 💙🧢

[@donwilliams3626]

Super dooper challenging adventure. My hats off to you for presenting the idea. Rudy needs some help to untangle and sort his ropes and soft shackles. I wonder if a duffle bag would help keep them in order. Does anyone know where Paul acquired his rock stacking skills?

[@laptopuser3323]

Gday guys

[@deanhuffman48]

Finally some poor small tire challenges Rudy brought it with the minimum winner in my book at half the price of a coma

[@clintdyson5765]

Holly your life style requires your daily to have lockers! Lol. And ask Paul real nice to build you a flatbed for oma. Then you would be ready for one of those aussie overlanding setups for camping. And it would fill in good as a chase truck for your ultra 4 racing as well.

[@BigWheelFab]

This video should have been named, The proper way to winch and stack rocks for your Tacoma. LOL

[@guylongley1573]

Well Hollie welcome to my world. LOL!! I run 32"s on my Sammi. Would of loved to do that challenge.

[@cooloutdoor7008]

I just kept screaming "Hit the lock with a hammer a few times, they come off! the hitch locks are pretty cheap

[@davidhayes9350]

Did I see Micah Weber from Overland Underbudget tagging along on this ? Love his stuff too!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Yes you did my lovely

[@Stuka87]

Most of my Jeeps have had small tires (33's). I have still run trails with guys on 37's and 40's. Just requires a bit more driver skill, and at times, a good spotter.

[@garyketola9101]

i am showing my age but in my wheeling days it was a toyota 4" of suispension lift & 33s 71 years old

[@cooloutdoor7008]

I watch 4wd 24/7 and supacenter from Australia and they do all their wheeling on 33's to 35's. They came to the U.S. and shipped their rigs and did Rubicon, Colorado, and Moab as far as I know and I just kept wishing they had gone wheeling with you all! So maybe you guys can ship your rigs to Australia and teach them how it is done...lol

[@MischiefMakerTV]

I have watched some of those videos. They did great for how their vehicles were set up. I’d love to ship one of my rigs abroad one day, but I still to see a bit more of this absurdly humongous country first 🤩

[@cooloutdoor7008]

haha It does look like you would need a snorkel because all of their rigs have'em@@MischiefMakerTV

[@MischiefMakerTV]

@cooloutdoor7008 they are definitely more necessary for the small tire crowd. I would bet the air box under my hood isn’t far from the height of their snorkels 🤣🤣

[@thelonewrangler1008]

My dad always told me not all men are blessed with a set of 47s and that its not the size of tire that matters, it's how you use them