Starting the trip this weekend and planning to reach Prudhoe Bay on June 6th. Hoping to push first 700 to 1000 miles with minimal breaks. After that taking it slow (spending nights in campgrounds etc.) as next major attraction will be less than a day drive from Hyder till Fairbanks - Hyder, Telegraph creek (time permitting), watson lake, Whitehorse, Dawson City, Top of the world highway, Fairbanks. Hoping to start Dalton by June 4 the latest.
Called a Toyota dealer in Fairbanks to see if they will sell and allow return. Wheels on that size are special order and therefore no returns. Even if they had stock, they would not take return on mounted wheel or tire. The person on phone was born and raised in Fairbanks and did Dalton many times. He said people who are lucky get away with one flat tire. He recommended trying salvage yards to get one under $100.
Did some measurements to see if second spare can be strapped on one side of the back seat of access cab area (really strapped well). Looks like it is possible. Have to try with actual tire to see if that can work. Avoiding roof is first priority now (planning to not return yakima cargo basket, so I can take that and if necessary use that in cargo overflow or emergency situation)
Already ordered the super seal referred in other threads here.
Hi Bill- Thanks. I checked the tires again. It says Michelin LTX M/S 2. I'm guessing these are not passenger rating.
Got the current milepost months ago. One 5 gallon it is. No speeding especially on gravel roads. Taking it slow.
Taku- Thats amazing distance. I agree being innocent has its advantages.
Called a Toyota dealer in Fairbanks to see if they will sell and allow return. Wheels on that size are special order and therefore no returns. Even if they had stock, they would not take return on mounted wheel or tire. The person on phone was born and raised in Fairbanks and did Dalton many times. He said people who are lucky get away with one flat tire. He recommended trying salvage yards to get one under $100.
Did some measurements to see if second spare can be strapped on one side of the back seat of access cab area (really strapped well). Looks like it is possible. Have to try with actual tire to see if that can work. Avoiding roof is first priority now (planning to not return yakima cargo basket, so I can take that and if necessary use that in cargo overflow or emergency situation)
Already ordered the super seal referred in other threads here.
Hi Bill- Thanks. I checked the tires again. It says Michelin LTX M/S 2. I'm guessing these are not passenger rating.
Got the current milepost months ago. One 5 gallon it is. No speeding especially on gravel roads. Taking it slow.
Taku- Thats amazing distance. I agree being innocent has its advantages.