So you've read our initial impressions of the Cooper STT Pro, you've heard how they are quieter than the Goodyear MT/Rs on the road and seen how aggressive (and handsome) they look on the 4Runner. But, everyone wants to know - just how good are they off-road? I was dying to know as well, I'd put about 1,200 miles on the tires, and the only off-road travel they had seen was a … [Read more...]
Vermont Overland Rally 2015 Recap
Ahhh...Fall...there's much to love - changing leaves, crisp nights, tasty seasonal beers, and the Vermont Overland Rally! In its fifth year now, the 2015 VOR was the best yet (I'm an authority, having been to all 5), combining near peak foliage, a great crowd, class 4 roads to suit every taste, and guest speakers/vendors to inspire and help lighten your wallet. On the … [Read more...]
Wharton State Forest Road Closures
It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the fun for everyone - and if I can read between the lines and emotionally heated chatter, that's what it sounds like is happening up in New Jersey in the Wharton State Forest. Some Background Wharton State Forest is located in Central NJ, about 45 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, and about 3 hours Northeast of DC. There are over … [Read more...]
Military Muscle – the latest all terrain vehicles for our finest.
Since this is Dirt Road Trip and we're all about things with knobby tires, today's post is a tribute to one of those things that makes our country great: badass military technology. So here's our highlight of some of the fantastic innovation happening in military all-terrain vehicles, making our armed forces exponentially more badass safer and more effective in protecting the … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro: Initial Impressions
Literally the same day I shared that we'd be getting a set of the new Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires for the 4Runner, I came home to a pile of fresh rubber waiting for me on the front porch (I'm sure the FedEx guy loves me...). Since then, we've wasted no time getting them mounted up and on truck, and we've already gotten a few insights on them from the install and handful of … [Read more...]
