🛠️ What did you do in your GX today?

[GX550Key]

Picked up new tires after one of the OEM Toyos picked up a 2" gash in the middle of the tread.

Falken AT4W 285/70R18s
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Did you upgrade the spare?

 

[kliqks]

Took delivery 3 weeks ago, trip to Montana and through Idaho on the way back to Vegas. Popped the trail cherry on Cottonwood Pass. 3500 miles in 3 weeks. So sweet!

 

[turbo8]

Took delivery 3 weeks ago, trip to Montana and through Idaho on the way back to Vegas. Popped the trail cherry on Cottonwood Pass. 3500 miles in 3 weeks. So sweet!
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Got a flat on the same road a couple weeks ago, I was also aired down to 20psi. I then got E load Toyos.

 

[GX550Key]

Got a flat on the same road a couple weeks ago, I was also at aired down to 20psi. I then got E load Toyos.View attachment 13811

That's when I'd really appreciate my same size spare.

 

[Finn GX]

Got a flat on the same road a couple weeks ago, I was also at aired down to 20psi. I then got E load Toyos.View attachment 13811

did you get same size Toyo AT3s and any noticeable difference in ride with their E? Just got my OT and a bit disappointed in these OEM Toyos, seem soft and not much tread depth.

 

[turbo8]

did you get same size Toyo AT3s and any noticeable difference in ride with their E? Just got my OT and a bit disappointed in these OEM Toyos, seem soft and not much tread depth.

I went up in size 275-70r18. They measure out to 33.2" vs the stock 32.6" and weigh about 10lbs more (40lbs vs 50lb). I also put on ARB MT64 shocks at the same time. The ride is better.

Little loss in range (330vs315), but no noticeable loss in power.

 

[Ward38]

Did you upgrade the spare?

That's when I'd really appreciate my same size spare.

@GX550Key, I did upgrade the spare to the same size.

Largest Tire on 2025 OT with stock suspension and wheels

Hi, As the title states I am wondering if anyone has any real world examples with 34" or 35" tires on a 2025 OT or OT + with the 1" higher lift using the the stock suspension and wheels? Thanks!!

www.lexusgxforum.com

 

[Finn GX]

I installed the NYTOP mid skid plate that also protects the catalytics from theft. As prior posts have said, it's much better than the OEM. Easy install, just 1 of the bolts was in a tight spot where I needed to use a ratcheting box wrench. It weighs about 25 lbs, the OEM probably half that or less. View from passenger side

 

[incognito.gx]

I installed the NYTOP mid skid plate that also protects the catalytics from theft. As prior posts have said, it's much better than the OEM. Easy install, just 1 of the bolts was in a tight spot where I needed to use a ratcheting box wrench. It weighs about 25 lbs, the OEM probably half that or less. View from passenger sideView attachment 14064

Are the cats even removable without taking the OEM skid plate off?

 

[katsumoto]

I am still breaking it in. 651 miles so far.

 

[Bluegill]

Camped in the 117 degree desert heat

 

[deadlikeme]

I went up in size 275-70r18. They measure out to 33.2" vs the stock 32.6" and weigh about 10lbs more (40lbs vs 50lb). I also put on ARB MT64 shocks at the same time. The ride is better.

Little loss in range (330vs315), but no noticeable loss in power.
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Is that a wrap? It almost looks like Earth but no black roof.

 

[incognito.gx]

Camped in the 117 degree desert heat
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Rippin’ a dirt?

 

[turbo8]

Is that a wrap? It almost looks like Earth but no black roof.

It was earth with the black roof. Since I live in a desert, I wanted a lighter color roof. There wasn't an exact match for earth so I wrapped the whole vehicle in "sand storm" PPF.

 

[incognito.gx]

Are the cats even removable without taking the OEM skid plate off?

Bump. Im convinced you have to remove the skid plate at least partially, which would negate any benefit from an aftermarket skid plate that covers the cats. Thieves would get them either way

 

[Bluegill]

Rippin’ a dirt?

That's my buddy, unfortunately he's still a smoker. And I have hair, LOL

 

[Bluegill]

Bump. Im convinced you have to remove the skid plate at least partially, which would negate any benefit from an aftermarket skid plate that covers the cats. Thieves would get them either way

The cats are easily accessible with the stock skid plate in place. Scumbag thieves could chop them out in seconds. They can certainly just unbolt an aftermarket skid plate and then chop them out but the skid plate removal will take at least a few minutes and it's a deterrent.

 

[incognito.gx]

The cats are easily accessible with the stock skid plate in place. Scumbag thieves could chop them out in seconds. They can certainly just unbolt an aftermarket skid plate and then chop them out but the skid plate removal will take at least a few minutes and it's a deterrent.
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Thanks for clarifying

 

[deadlikeme]

It was earth with the black roof. Since I live in a desert, I wanted a lighter color roof. There wasn't an exact match for earth so I wrapped the whole vehicle in "sand storm" PPF.

Nice! I wish they did an earth without the black roof. It be my first choice.