r/4Runner_6Gen

First of all, picture for some eye candy while you read the rest of the post(and also to show exactly what model I have).

As for the PSA, I just figured I would post here to let all 6thGen 4Runner owners know, especially SR5 owners, that it is VERY likely that your speedometer is 3-5mph off! When it says you are going 65mph, you will actually be going between 60-62mph. Now, this is within some sort of world wide regulations and tolerances, but it is actually extremely dangerous in the world we live in today.

I was pulled over for speeding(10-15 over on the highway) multiple times in my driving history, when I was much younger. It brought me to the point now in my life where I never speed and I consistently use cruise control at the speed limit once I reach that limit. Turns out I was going 4mph under the speed limit in my brand new car. Why is this dangerous? People now more than ever have shorter fuses and are way quicker to do some dumb stuff, so I was consistently having people blow past me in double yellow lines in 35mph speed limit zones, or coming fly up behind me and riding my rear bumper at maybe 1 car length. This is causing a road hazard(going so far under the speed limit), and putting my family and other drivers in danger. I know it is up to the other drivers to not drive like that, but you can only control what you do...

The issue seems to be caused by the smaller socks/shoes they put on the SR5 models*(insert HILARIOUS mini-van tire joke here).* Apparently since every other trim gets bigger tires and rims, they are all(including the SR5), calibrated to use those bigger tires and rims. Again, this does fall within some 6.25mph over spec requirement for speedometers, but good lord was it causing an issue for my family in our normal daily driving. Just in the last day since we noticed this, we corrected this by going 4mph over on our speedometer, and magically, we have not been passed once in the last few hours of us driving... Just watch out guys, and maybe check your speed with a GPS or something to confirm if you have this issue or not.

To wrap this all up, I did contact my dealership, to see if there is anything they are willing to do(maybe new socks and shoes?????), and I will keep this post updated on that. I am not saying I am expecting anything, since this is within a worldwide tolerance, but it is kind of scary realizing I was driving THAT slow. I mean, I like going the speed limit, maybe 1 over, but I hate going under the limit. My 2015 Chevy Cruze with 150K miles on it tracks my speed perfectly on point, this vehicle should as well.

Edit to clarify generation, even though we are on a 6th gen sub xD(just in case)

EDIT - UPDATE FROM DEALER - This is something they can fix by re-calibrating the speedometer, but it would be a $189 diagnostic fee to do that. I said "No thank you, I will live with it until I get new tires that make my speedometer correct, thank you!" and got off the phone. I got to say, I was not expecting to have to pay to fix that specific issue, but good lord what a twist xD

I’ve had my 2025 TRD pro 4 months, driven about 6k miles and absolutely love it! Ive driven mainly highway miles and have taken it on a couple trails too. My question is about protecting the paint. I live in NYC and have been so paranoid about dings and scratches hurting resale value. I already see a few chips and a couple scratches which drives me crazy. I’m getting quoted for ppf wraps on front end ranging from 2-3.5k or full-body for 5-6k… my question is it worth it in the end? If I can get scratches taken care of or even another paint job will it offset the cost of the wrap in the end?

I feel that having an added layer of protection would do wonders for my peace of mind and help me actually enjoy driving it day to day in the city instead of constantly checking it and wondering if it’s safe on the street. Also this is my first brand new car I’ve ever had so I’m assuming this overthinking is normal. I think the cost is a bit much though. Any thoughts??

Just picked up this 2026 SR5 last night for my wife. Loving it so far.

I finally figured out how I’m going to take extra fuel. 5 gallon Wavian can mounted a holder on a hitch step. If I need 10 gallons I can mount a 2x10 on the step and mount two cans to the board. I need to add a hitch extender to allow the tailgate to open.

Pulling a small travel trailer for the other 13,000 miles of a summer in Alaska and the cans will go on there for the rest of it.

I just got my first 4Runner (and first Toyota). It replaced a 14 year old Jeep Wrangler. I love the new ride but the Lane Tracing Assist is frustrating. Even when I have both hands on the wheel, it will display a red warning to put both hands on the wheel. Any tips to make it happy? It's 2026 Platinum by the way.

No rubbing at full lock forward and reverse. I'll see how they do off road and over bumps. Spare tire fit right up no issue. E load, so gained about 20 pounds a tire. Also a true 33" diameter tire from the factory 265/70/18 Toyota AT3s.

So far great. Quiet as heck. Ride has not seemed too harsh. Running st 35 PSI. I'll see what kind of hit MPG takes, but also don't really care.

Here’s what a PPF + ceramic coated Platinum looks like . . . Figure I’d share. (She’s too pretty not to) (hehe)

Got a little mud on the tires and did some backyard exploring.

I’ve had her for two whole weeks now and couldn’t be more impressed 🤩 I definitely think I made the right call.

What are some easy mods to do? Yes I’m going to get rid of the air dam lol

Since I have a ‘26 ORP I can confirm same plastic was used in the dash. I gave it a tap tap