something like the bfg trail terrain t/a

That tire is at the top or near the top of my list. Whether or not it rubs is kind of hit and miss. It seems like the more aggressive tread the more chance there is to rub. Some tires don't rub when there is no lift and then rub when there is a lift. In my opinion the best thing to do is find a tire shop that will test mount them for you.

 

please share some pics. I was thinking about the highest kits so overlanding is possible.

 

well you can't go over 31 diameter no matter how you lift it. wheel well won't allow that. if you are trying to do overland trips, you will be spending 5k on modifications and still less capable than stock trd offroad taco or 4 runner.

it doesn't have the articulation, oil pans/ gas tank are not tucked up high like a body on frame truck. hit a rock on the side without a ladder frame could mean big repair bill as well. I have a stock 2018 with nothing but a front skid plate and AT tires. I did all the dirt roads in death valley that are marked as "2wd high clearance" without any issues. Titus Canyon, Eureka dunes, Aguerberry point etc.

overlanding in a uni body without 4 low means you will be severely limited. by the time you can do some of the popular trails out south west you are already 5k into mods. better off just start with SR5 tacoma 4x4...

 

I keep watching JonDZ Adventuring and want to give it a go. I guess maybe it’s not worth trying in a RL? He does it in a passport.

 

3.5 lift kit is over 1k without installation. He has a cut bumper, cut wheel well.. for all that $$ i think you can get sr5 4 runner or tacoma and get much more capability.

Also note that the stuff he dose you need to go with others. It's not safe to go alone. Any kind of off road recovery from tow company will cost many thousands.

Either stay on easy semi maintained stuff or get an off roader. Keep in mind 4 runner or tacoma use timing chain so that saves you a lot of money at 100k miles..

 

Hi, even for soft core off roads, what would be the best AT tire for a 2011 Ridgeline Sport and should we also add a skid plate?

 

Falken wild peak trail is probably best bang for buck. It has long tread wear and lower cost vs some of the other big brands. Also can be had in stock size. I bought those and put about 200 miles on dirt. It definitely has increased noise vs hwy tires but not too noticeable.

Front skid plate should be installed just for peace mind as you approach rocks or ledges at low speeds. The main bolts holding them tend to work their way loose but you can reach with a torque wrench without lifting the truck. I keep a torque wrench and 14mm socket in the truck

 

Any suggestion for best brand for skidplate for 2011 RT? What about 255/65R17 BFG AT KO2? and any idea how much i should expect to pay for the skidplate and installation? Thanks a bunch!

 

just order the NLD front skidplate for my 2011 Ridgeline. I have also been reading that some use spacers. Anyone think that is needed for the 2011? I'm not a well versed mechanic so might already be a challenge to get just the skid plate bolted on. Now just some new AT tires and we ready for a 2 week overland trip for april.

 

the gen2 plates come with spacers because the plate is attached using the 14mm bolt that is meant to attach the subframe stiffener bracket. that bracket is not flat so a spacer helps it make better contact and allows you to properly torque it to correct spec. I would imagine NLD would supply them with the plate if needed? You can email NLD to ask. The owner is very responsive usually answers by next day. He is actually on this forum (forgot his user name, Venhxxxx??). He has the red gen2 with a soft topper.

I installed the plate myself without ever worked on a car before. I have since changed oil and filter lol.

Install is much easier than change engine oil. But you need to be safety aware, watch some youtube videos on how to properly lift the car with jack/jack stands or ramps. Keep in mind that if you used the center jacking point to lift it, after installing the plate that jack point may no longer be accessible for you to lower the car (even with the cut out, your jack may not fit).

if you have no tools or means to lift your truck, plastic oil change ramps would be the cheapest way to go. remember you need to use them properly. Watch a few youtube videos demonstrating how to
use them safely. For example i learned things such as

1. park the car with wheels straight forward on flat smooth concrete surface ( don't use on slopes, dirt, grass, uneven grounds etc)
2. push the ramps against the front tires as tight as you can (usually ramps have a small rubber piece at the end, you want that touching your tire so the ramps won't move at all when you drive forward. The tires will immediately apply downward pressure).
3. check the ramps and ensure your tires will be in the center of the ramp after you drive up.
4. drive up the ramp as slow as you can.
5. Set parking brake before existing the car.
6. USE WHELL CHOKES on rear so the truck can't roll back off the ramp.
7. wait for 20 minutes before working under the car so you don't burn yourself on exhaust pipe etc.

 

received the skid plate but still got to mount it. Costco has tire sale on BFG AT LT245/65R17 ... think of going with that. That should allow us to do some minor offroading i.e. gravel roads and some dirt roads ... nothing too harsh. Also ordered a tonneau cover to protect our camping gear from the elements.
Want to do some back country camping in CO at end of April. Will post some pic when all done.

 

It's LT though. Aren't those rated for large payload and you can put 60 psi in? For your use case it maybe over kill. What's the tire weight? I think the wild peak at trails are 7 lbs heavier than stock le2 on the gen 2.

Costcos near me dosent even carry AT tires

 

I do a lot of steep forest service roads including pulling a trailer in the backcountry with my ATV on it. Have a 2” lift and use the Firestone Destination AT’s. They seem to have good traction crossing waterbars and are quiet on the pavement. They are 265/60/18’s and no rubbing but they affect the speedometer reading.

 

Under normal circumstances, it is no problem to choose tires of the same size as your previous model when replacing and buying new tires. However, it is recommended to pay attention to the type of tires selected when choosing tires. At present, tires produced by tire companies are mainly divided into two categories. For sports tires, winter tires, all-weather four-wheel drive tires, etc. Generally, all-weather tires can be selected, and winter tires are only suitable for use in winter. If they are used in non-winter seasons, it will cause high fuel consumption and tire noise. Therefore, it is very important to choose the tires that suit you, and there is no need to replace your tires with large-sized wide tires in order to boost the wind, and the fuel consumption will increase a lot immediately. Also, keep an eye on the tread pattern. In addition to the aesthetic effect, the pattern on the car tire also has a great impact on the performance of the tire. If there is a regular small block pattern tire, the drainage performance is better. For off-road and long-distance cars, you can choose large block tread tires. Also, radial tires should be given priority when purchasing tire types. Compared with bias tires, radial tires have the characteristics of low noise, long life, high comfort and strong grip.

 

 

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