January 2019

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Which Load Rating is Best for Your Truck? 10 Ply versus 12 Ply

Before you buy, learn about tires: 10 ply vs. 12 ply It’s not just about how tough 10-ply or 12-ply tires are; it’s also about how you use your truck. Load rating is very important for ride quality, durability, and long-term performance, whether you’re driving every day, towing, hauling, or going off-road. A lot of drivers think that more ply is always better, but that’s not always the case. If you have 12-ply truck tires or are thinking about getting 12-ply all-terrain tires, you should know what you will gain and what you might lose. What Does “Ply Rating” Mean? …

Sky Coleman
February 10, 2026

2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road Build by ARB 4x4

Purpose-Built and Ready for Anything 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road The 2023 Toyota Tundra, finished in Lunar Rock paint, is more than just a off road […] Continue Reading

Devan Ence
February 10, 2026

Inside the Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma Overland Build

For Now Tread Edition of Toyota Tacoma Build The Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma build has reached its final form. The last time we checked in, […] Continue Reading

Devan Ence
February 09, 2026

This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Was Built for Serious Exploration

Rich Manley’s Adventure-Built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Describing what Rich Manley is all about is difficult in the sense of knowing where to even begin. Those […] Continue Reading

John Mata Jr.
February 06, 2026

What You Need to Know About Water Crossings in a 4x4 Vehicle

What You Need To Know About Water Crossings There are two unalterable facts you need to know about water. First, it is incompressible—thus, if sucked […]

Jonathan Hanson
February 05, 2026

Features

A Nissan Frontier Prerunner 10+ Years in the Making

Nissan Frontier Prerunner Build: 10+ Years in the Making A Nissan Frontier prerunner is built to dominate desert terrain with long-travel suspension, lightweight bodywork, and […]

John Mata Jr.
February 04, 2026

How to Build the Right Campfire for Any Outdoor Situation

Brighten Your Night, Cook Your Food, Keep You Warm: A Fire Lay for Every Occasion After an exhilarating day wheeling down the Shaffer Lake trail […]

Ryan Lee Price
February 03, 2026

Latest Automotive Accessories Worth Adding to Your Build

A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories Steel-It Polyurethane Topcoats 12 Oz. Matte Gray/Silver STEEL-IT Polyurethane paint topcoats feature custom-engineered 316L stainless steel flake and […]

Tread Staff
February 02, 2026

A Family-Built 4Runner With No Compromises

4Runner Of Exotic Features Meet Adam Nguyen, a Southern Californian based out of Fountain Valley. Adam is the builder behind this Nautical Blue Toyota 4Runner. […]

Chad Dougla S
January 30, 2026

News

Why Big Vehicles Are Hard to Drive in City Streets

Ever saw a Toyota F-150 parked next to a Toyota Camry? Yeah, about that. It’s only logical that when it comes to big cars/trucks, city […]

Tread Staff
January 30, 2026

News

Post Impact Rig Assessment & How To Avoid Hidden Structural Damage

The automotive outdoor community is built on a certain creed: build it way overbuilt. Instead of factory plastic, we replace it with cold-rolled steel, replace […]

Tread Staff
January 30, 2026

Adventure Motorcycle Touring Through Costa Rica’s Backroads

Adventure Motorcycle Touring With Silversteed Adventures When you imagine Costa Rica, you’ll likely picture white sand beaches, fun surf waves and exotic rainforest. My last […]

Bryon Dorr With Assistance by Nick Schoeps
January 29, 2026

News

Lakewood Winter Driving Accidents: Why Claims Spike and How to Protect Yourself Legally

Photo Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/driving-car-road-winter-speed-916405/ Winter has a way of changing everything about driving in Lakewood. The change in weather means the roads behave differently, visibility drops […]