4Runner Vs Land Cruiser Vs GX550 -- off-road ability?

[jnsplace]

I'm sure they did a ROI on this. Between cost of storage, space and also interest. They may also file this in the category of: some replace their rims/tires post purchase, so why offer options?

Just for perspective: I'm not interested in a larger tire. I don't want the wider stance. I may get different rims, and at that time, get snow tires. So the starter tire option isn't a big concern for me. If it was offered, I'd actually say no thank you.

 

[b407driver]

I think this forum needs to get clear on the numbers being parroted online regarding clearance of the new generation Tacoma and 4Runner. Toyota has started floating 'Running Ground Clearance' (marketing speak) in reference to the 11.0" being quoted online for the new generations. This is not the same as the ~9" 'Ground Clearance' numbers that have been used over the years for Tacomas and 4Runners, so really they are apples and oranges. Not understanding the difference between them might lead the uninformed to believe these new models have 2" more clearance than the models they replace, when, in fact, they can actually have a bit less 'Ground Clearance' than previous models.

In regard to the GX550 Overtrail, you cannot directly compare Toyota's 'Running Ground Clearance' number, as Lexus uses the more traditional 'Ground Clearance'; the GX is indeed a bit less, but not as significant a difference as the above post would imply.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...arance-vs-old-9-4-of-ground-clearance.819016/