22’ 1794 4x4 non-OR Capability in Sand/Mud

I just took ownership of my 2022 Tundra 1794. I did not get the Off-Road package, as this is a family vehicle and my wife placed ride comfort as a high priority.

I want to get your opinion on the trucks capability off-road, in particular beach sand or mud. I would like to take the truck light off-roading, nothing too crazy, just to have some fun. The OEM tires that came with the truck are the Bridgestone Dueler H/T.

Thanks!

 

those tires need to be your first stop, get a decent AT at least like Cooper XLT AT3 or Toyo AT3 or BFG AT

if your not getting crazy and just bouncing along some minor trails you'll be fine.

just stay with a P rated tire, don't go load E or your wife wont be too happy. Also, be careful with the approach angle of these new trucks, that long nose overhangs like crazy and you don't want to rip it off, depending on your experience level.

 

My non-expert opinion: any 4x4 pickup with decent ground clearance—which these Tundras have—is more than capable of light off roading.

My 4x4 SR5 sans-OR package will be hitting dirt roads in the Rocky Mountains come June or July, and I have zero doubt about its capabilities.

 

I took my platinum through some seriously rutted/muddy roads yesterday and through some water deep enough to splash over the hood. My girlfriend was very nervous at first but the truck handled everything like a total beast and plowed through the deep mud without skipping a beat. I was very glad to have the skid plate on. Had I gone through these trails with stock tires we’d have been calling a recovery truck.

Tires are Falken Wildpeaks 295/70r18 no lift. TRD skid plate + talons garage cat protector. Everything else is stock.

 

Let some tire pressure out at the beach. My 2nd gen had a really good traction control system that I am sure these have.

Its a very competent vehicle. Congrats to you and your wife on the new vehicle.

Get a little cheap 12v air pump so you can air back up. And a valve stem tool to air down faster.

 

IMHO, it's the driver, not the vehicle.

You'll be fine with decent tires. When I used to play in the sand dunes down south, almost everyone used BFG ATs, if they weren't using paddle tires. 2WD was always sufficient if you aired down appropriately. Have fun!

 

They are capable trucks but as mentioned above, stock tires will be a disappointment off road. A good all terrain tire, even on a stock truck, will greatly increase off road ability.

 

Tundra is certainly capable of adventuring especially when equipped properly.
Not to be an jerk, but please recognize that "sand" and "mud" are each classes of their own with a HUGE variance in grip, depth, and requirements WITHIN EACH (not all sand is the same and not all mud is the same) for traveling through. I also believe that tires that excel in one, likely won't do nearly as well in the other. Mud tires scoop and throw to propel you through where as that same tire and strategy in sand just buries you. Sand tires are more like balloons.

I much preferred the ride comfort of the SR5 to the platinum due to the 20's and even dropped down a wheel size to further utilize the sidewall for comfort and air down capabilities when off-roading.

having said that, just know the limitations of your vehicle, recovery tools, and off-road prowess and upgrade as needed. Good tires for your intentions are a must.