‘Tis the Season!

The FJ Cruiser got some well deserved love today.  It’s a bit early, but first stop today was at America’s Tires to get the seasonal studded snow tires off.  They need to off before May 1 per the California Vehicle Code.  I haven’t really needed the studded tires since I left Yosemite in 2018 yet continued to switch to save some tread on the summer tires.  

During the summer, I’ve been running BFG KO2s and in the winter, the studded Goodyear DuraTracs.  I bought both sets in 2017 so they are getting a bit old.  Nevertheless, they still have great tread on them.  It’s time to replace my summer tires, especially before we do a big trip later this year, so my reason for switching doesn’t exist anymore.   

My first winter after leaving Yosemite, 2018-2019, I tried selling the rims and studded DuraTracs.  No takers.  A couple weeks ago, I posted them on some FJ and Toyota Facebook pages.  Again, no takers.  

In talking with America’s Tire manager extraordinaire Jay, he said he’d put some feelers out.   Sure enough, late today I got a text from a business neighbor of Jay’s, interested in the rims and tires.  It looks like I’ve made a deal, and new to him 2007 FJ owner Nathan is going to pick them up tomorrow.  

After dropping off the studded tires at home, I headed to Rodeo Hand Car Wash & Detail for a thorough cleaning.  I wanted to get that completed before putting my storage cabinet back in.   Rodeo has always done a great job on the FJ.  Of course, Parfait had to maintain visual quality control.   😂