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What does M/T mean?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BBogey, Jun 19, 2023.

  1. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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    BBogey

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    Ok this is embarrassing but I keep reading M/T as part of a description but as much as I search, I can’t seem to find what it stands for‍♂️.
     
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  2. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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    ^^^^^^^This^^^^^^
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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    Damn I’m old and stupid - Thank you!
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    10thMTNgrunt

    10thMTNgrunt This is the way, step inside.

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    Welcome to TW:wave:
     
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  9. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:18 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Manual transmission owners are like vegans. They'll tell you it's a manual truck before you even ask
     
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    a manual transmission is usually referred to with "MT" while a Mud Terrain tire is specified by many tire manufacturers as "M/T", so context makes a difference.
     
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    I even have a sticker in the back to let everyone know.:)

    IMG_0358.jpg
     
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  13. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:24 PM
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    I need a sticker that says: I'M LAZY AND I SOLD MY MT BECAUSE I GOT TIRED OF SHIFTING

    Only downside to my auto is the 3.73 gears, I need a regear asap.

    But I think this thread is about tires.. :anonymous:
     
  14. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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    22Coma6MT

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    on the thread re: castrol motor oil, it was said those that change their oil at 5K miles are like vegans. either way i have it covered. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    Wait until they ask...? I want them to know when I drive by...

    Guilty...

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    I like to refer to it as a Man Trans but I don't want to discount women who drive manuals. It is also an anti-theft devise since (I presume) most thieves don't know how to drive a stick.
     
  18. Jun 19, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    It is about an anti-mechanic device now too. The best was when the mechanic had to get the lady working the counter to pull my truck into the bay. Probably doesn't help that my shift knob is blank.
     
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    Hogwash! My very first car was a 72 Super Beetle. It was parked in downtown Atlanta at the dealership my Dad had just bought a new car from. Dad drove me down there to get the VW and gave me about a 5 minute verbal description on how to drive a clutch. I jumped in and off I went. I probably stalled it 3 or 4 times before I got the hang of it. It ain't that hard!
     
  20. Jun 19, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    Manual Transmission or if you're looking at tires...M/T stands for a mud terrain tire.
     

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