2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — lower mileage or better documentation?

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. No need to make it theatrical. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'll poke at it this weekend.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “lower mileage or better documentation,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. Only after sitting overnight so far.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “lower mileage or better documentation,” that was the fork that mattered for me. When does it actually happen? Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.

Following up on lower mileage or better documentation: still happening, but I have better notes now. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. I'd do that before spending real money. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Salt Lake City with 96,500 miles. Any freeze-frame data saved? Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “lower mileage or better documentation,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser first. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.