I am about to take delivery of a Grande D4D and am a complete 4WD novice. Why I'm even asking the question is probably a story worth telling.....
I decided to buy an off-road camper trailer, more for the camping than the off-road. Plan was to tow with the current Mazda CX7 (great car, BTW), until it turned over in a couple of years, when we would get a "real" 4WD. But had to make a decision on wheel matching for the trailer and wanted to match the future 4WD. Researched and Prado seemed to be the winner, but thought a test drive essential before making the wheel matching decision. Visited the local Toyota dealer on the weekend - now taking delivery of the Demo on Monday...... Surprisingly little pain on the Mazda, given only 12 months old!
I've found this great forum and have been busily researching all the tyre issues. My first thought was to try to change the tyres before delivery. But, on reflection, have almost decided to stick with the standard tyres, progressively get into the whole 4WD thing and make the longer term tyre decision on the second set. I reckon the first couple of years will be fairly sedate, rough roading, rather than off-roading.
Interested to hear views on whether this is sensible or not?
Thanks again for a great forum - the Trip photos are fantastic.
I decided to buy an off-road camper trailer, more for the camping than the off-road. Plan was to tow with the current Mazda CX7 (great car, BTW), until it turned over in a couple of years, when we would get a "real" 4WD. But had to make a decision on wheel matching for the trailer and wanted to match the future 4WD. Researched and Prado seemed to be the winner, but thought a test drive essential before making the wheel matching decision. Visited the local Toyota dealer on the weekend - now taking delivery of the Demo on Monday...... Surprisingly little pain on the Mazda, given only 12 months old!
I've found this great forum and have been busily researching all the tyre issues. My first thought was to try to change the tyres before delivery. But, on reflection, have almost decided to stick with the standard tyres, progressively get into the whole 4WD thing and make the longer term tyre decision on the second set. I reckon the first couple of years will be fairly sedate, rough roading, rather than off-roading.
Interested to hear views on whether this is sensible or not?
Thanks again for a great forum - the Trip photos are fantastic.
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