I failed, what to blame?

So finally I got stuck today, I found a trail that is pretty decent. Who to blame for this failure?
1) Stock tires?
2) Half-hearted attempt
3) Capability of the 4Runner

 

You probably would have been fine if you aired down

 

Good point, thanks

 

if you plan on wheeling like this, it may be in your interest to look into armor, suspension and wheel/tire.


However to your question I think it’s a mixture of 1&3. The surface looks pretty slick and I think the stock tires are pretty bad imo.

 

Get it goin bout 30mph and hit it?

 

Where in WA is this? Looks fun

 

Stuck, or kinda stuck? How did you get going again?

 

Yeah I think my tires are pretty bad, but despite those tires it handled these places like a boss.

 

I backed up. I didn't push hard enough though. I didn't want to break anything

 

That's not a fail! It's a redo! 'Take 2'..........or however many it takes to win, or intelligently bow out of.

 

I am buying gas, lady needs a jumper cable for her BMW. I told her sorry I don't have one, but I have a piece of advice for you. Once you are out of this trouble, get rid of that BMW and get a Toyota

 

Great, a fellow 4Runner came for her rescue

 

I blame the air. Those tires look like hard plastic.

 

Good car washing skills
It was a fun day.

 

Wow, you’re just jumping right in! I would say you are on the deep side of the pool now. Time to get tires armor, maybe a lift.

There is nothing wrong with backing out of an obstacle that is too much. No sense in beating up your truck unnecessarily.

i just saw this vid… my first thought is “that’s @The last breed in 6 months

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=OZuMb3b1S-o&feature=emb_title

 

Maximum lift with KDSS, full underbody protection, KO2s, and steel bumpers. Time to save money

 

You gotta spend money to save money! Lol

Just imagine all the body damage repairs that guy wont have to do because of all that armor!

 

Yeah I pushed my rig to the limit today. I am done with this kind of wheeling for a while. I don't think and I hope and pray I didn't damage anything, except body scratches. This is my daily driver too lol. Lesson learnt.

 

Also I will be honest with one more thing that happened today. I went into woods in narrow places. And in the middle of nowhere I got stuck in deep mud. Boy I panicked, it was not a fun feeling. Rescue wouldn't be easy and fast from that kind of place. I didn't even know who to call. Finally after 15 minutes of struggle I got out. Backing up multiple times and then flooring the gas pedal did the trick, with all tools engaged. Also, I placed some paper towels under my tires, lots of it. Scary experience today, shouldn't have entered the muddy woods. I was freaking out so much I didn't take pictures
My biggest mistake was entering that mud hole

 

Now that you are getting a sense for the limits, you can use that knowledge to explore the beauty of your region of the country with more confidence!

 

And get yourself some traction boards!!!! And some basic recovery equipment should a kind soul offer to help you out of a bind.

If it makes you feel any better…this was me a few months after buying my 4runner :







This little escapade cost me a near heart attack digging out and 150bucks to repair the front bumper cover, but it did teach me to be more careful…and to appreciate friends that are with you to help you dig out!

 

Only $150, wow! Cheap for that kind of damage. And I have been crying over a few scratches

 

Those dent repair places can work some magic!

I should clarify, my escapade required digging to get some 2x8 boards (lumber) underneath the tires…just so my buddy could winch me out. I know what it’s like to fight that feeling of desperation you described! But you got out! And chances are you wont get stuck like that again!

 

My tires were spinning like crazy, no traction in deep mud. I kinda sank deep after trying too hard. Horrible and scary feeling was that. Glad I made it out. Mud is dangerous.

 

Sticks work for helping get out of the mud.

 

@The last breed Is this Multiple Choice ? Must be your circular license plates !! You put that baby in 4 lo every other weekend more than most do in a life time lol.
" time to pay to play again ! "

 

What is a good air down pressure and not break the bead, with factory tires?

 

That 4runner person is showing you what is next. Lift , tires, skid plates etc etc .