February 2024

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

The Ultimate Desert-Built Toyota Tundra Has Arrived

A Toyota That Checks All the Boxes Ever wanted a truck that looks badass, sounds badass, and performs badass? Well, look no further because Icon Vehicle Dynamics has come out and built exactly that with its brand-new 2022 Toyota Tundra in Metallic Grey that really gives a sparkle to the paint even when in the dust and dirt. We took this rig out to beautiful Johnson Valley, California—home to King of the Hammers, the largest off-road race and toughest single-day off-road race in America. We were excited to put this Tundra to the test! Starting off the day, we headed …

Chad Dougla S
May 28, 2026

Upgrading Our Jeep Gladiator With a JL Audio Sound System

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Jamming Out in Our Jeep Continuing with our American Gladiator series, we now turn […] Continue Reading

Chris Hamilton
May 27, 2026

Redefining the 4th Gen Tacoma Deep in Death Valley

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Redefining the 4th Gen Tacoma in the Heart of Death Valley There is no […] Continue Reading

Adam Jones
May 26, 2026

Staying Connected Off the Grid: Communication Strategies for Remote Adventures

When you’re deep in the backcountry, miles from cell towers and civilization, reliable communication becomes more than a convenience, it becomes a safety essential. Whether […] Continue Reading

Tread Staff
May 22, 2026

GCI Outdoors Slim-Fold Cook Station Review

GCI Outdoors Slim-Fold Cook Station You would think by the looks of this article’s title, it sounds like we’re about to dive right into some […]

Jerry Tsai
May 21, 2026

News

Do Steel Bumpers and Sliders Protect You in City Crashes

Picture this. Thursday, 5:30 PM, Memorial Drive at rush hour. A Bronco with a winch bumper and frame-mounted sliders pulls up to the intersection. A […]

Tread Staff
May 21, 2026

This 1974 Ford Bronco Restomod Blends Classic Style With Modern Muscle

Modern Muscle Wrapped in a Timeless Body – 1974 Ford Bronco Restomod Back in the day, Don Backstrom’s 1974 Ford Bronco was just another well-kept […]

Nicole Hamilton
May 20, 2026

News

What the Numbers on Your Tire Sidewall Actually Tell You Today

Every tire carries a string of letters and numbers pressed into its sidewall, yet most drivers never stop to read them. These markings reveal important […]

Tread Staff
May 20, 2026

The Hottest New Off-Road Upgrades of 2026

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! New Trail-Ready Products for 2026 There’s never a bad time to invest in new […]

John Mata Jr.
May 19, 2026

The Ultimate Desert Rig: RJ Fab’s Insane Willys Build

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The World’s Greatest Off-Road Vehicle The name for this rig speaks for itself—so do […]

Chad Dougla S
May 18, 2026

News

Who Is Liable When Road Debris or a Blown Tire Damages Your Off-Road Rig?

Photo Credit- Image generated by Gemini Your rig just took a hit from truck debris on the highway. Here’s how to figure out who’s actually […]

Tread Staff
May 18, 2026

Why the 80 Series Land Cruiser Remains an Overland Legend

Why the 80 Series Land Cruiser Is a Legendary Overland Platform “Hank the Tank” is Anthony Sicola’s ‘94 80 Series Land Cruiser. He purchased this […]

Bryon Dorr
May 14, 2026

Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Upgrade for a 2022 Tacoma

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Installing A Front Runner Outfitters’ Slimline II Roof Rack System You can never have […]

John Mata Jr.
May 13, 2026

News

Logistics Strategies for Complex Data Center and Industrial Shipments

Shipping equipment for a data center or heavy industrial site is not the same as moving standard freight. The stakes are higher. The timelines are […]

Tread Staff
May 13, 2026

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Report Issue