Best tyres for Victorian High Country adventures?

Mate, you can't go wrong with the BFGoodrich KO2s for that sort of adventure. I've been running them on my 2020 TRD Off-Road for about 18 months now, done plenty of High Country runs including some gnarly stuff around Mount Buffalo.

The 265/70R16 size you mentioned is spot on - gives you that extra sidewall without being too aggressive for highway driving back to Melbourne. They handle the loose rock really well and the tread pattern clears mud better than the Bridgestones. Only downside is they're a bit noisier on the tarmac, but nothing too dramatic.

Pro tip: Drop your pressures to around 18-20 PSI when you hit the rough stuff. Makes a massive difference for traction and comfort with the stock suspension setup.

I'll second the KO2 recommendation! Running the same size on my gen3 and they've been brilliant through two High Country seasons now.

For tracks, definitely check out the Razorback Ridge track if you're in the Mount Buffalo area - fantastic views and a good test for the Tacoma without being too hardcore. The track from Omeo to Glen Valley is another beauty, though watch the weather as it can get sketchy when wet.

One thing I learned the hard way - carry a decent shovel and some recovery boards. Even with good tyres, some of those alpine tracks can catch you out, especially if there's been recent rain.

Different perspective here - I actually went with Goodyear Duratrac on my 2021 SR5 and they've been excellent in the High Country. The siping works really well on wet rock and they're surprisingly good in mud for an A/T tyre.

That said, they do wear a bit faster than the KO2s if you do a lot of highway k's. I'm based in Sydney and do regular trips down to Victoria, so I'm probably putting more road miles on them than most. If you're mostly doing local Melbourne driving with occasional adventures, the Duratracs might be worth considering.

Either way, you'll have a much better time than with those stock Bridgestones! The High Country in a Tacoma is absolutely magic - enjoy the trip mate.