How good is your Tacoma in the snow

tacoman101 · 11-05-2009, 05:22 PM

I'm getting ready for my first winter with my Tacoma. I live in VT, so we get quite a bit of snow, and I was just wandering how every ones 1st gen tacos do in the white stuff. How often do you need to use four wheel drive, etc, of course pics are always a good thing either of your tacoma stuck in the snow, or just some snowy drving pics...thanks

cutothechase35 · 11-05-2009, 05:28 PM

Been to jersey a few times while it snowed and did fine. Everyone else drives 55- I was doing 65-70, so no problems here. Time for new tires soon though. The stock are ok, but pro-comps are better.

I have not had to use 4wd yet, so 4wd or not it still drove pretty well. I pop into 4wd to once a week to keep the gears lubed, but where I am we do not get anything.

Colton · 11-05-2009, 05:33 PM

I'd love to see some TITS...

tacoman101 · 11-05-2009, 05:44 PM

lol, yea lets see em

bb609 · 11-05-2009, 07:08 PM

Gen 1's are great in the snow, ice not so much. Add a few hundred pounds in the bed = better. Good aftermarket tires (BFG, Revos, etc.) = the bomb!

Did I mention yet that ice sucks??? I fried my hard drive so sorry, no pics.

Edit - When you are in 4WD, it is always a good idea to have at least one side of wheels in the snow. When traffic wears the snow off but you have snow on the sides or if the surface is uneven, keep one set of tires in the snow so the diff isn't torqued. Your truck will be thank you.

Hoyal · 11-05-2009, 07:09 PM

Just had a good snow fall and the truck did just fine. Didnt kick out unless I wanted it to

cmack48 · 11-05-2009, 07:10 PM

Will let you know after I drive in snow for the first time this December.

ChrisYoTaCoMa · 11-05-2009, 07:17 PM

Mine in the snow.... In 2wd, terrible. In 4wd, unstoppable. I was up in MA last winter, I am from western MA, and we get a buttload of snow there. Average storm 8-12 inches, I kicked it into 4wd many times, it couldn't stop my Tacoma. If there was 1" of snow on the ground in 2wd, it fishtailed like a bitch. I had Wranglers on at the time.

kroggy · 11-05-2009, 07:51 PM

It did fine in the snow, never had any problem, but the ice is a different story, even with good tires. Someone said earlier, you can go 65-70 no problem, til shit hits the fan. Be smart and responsible you won't have any issue.

Simon's Mom · 11-05-2009, 08:14 PM

As far as tacomas in the Vermont snow (TITVS

)....
My 95 pre-tacoma pickup was great, 2WD most of the time unless the roads were real messy or I was heading up to the mountain. Sorry no pics...
But my 2006 DC w/ that shorty back end didn't fair as well on an iced over dirt road up in Stowe.
The hardpack quickly turned to rock solid ice & before I knew it, there was no saving it just relax and hope you don't pick up too much speed.

Since that day I run studded Firestone Winterforce tires, the best $400 spent. No longer does the ABS kick in at stop signs & 4WD is left only for the real deep stuff.

Black Ice Victim 2007

New Winter Shoes 2008

Heading Up to Bolton Valley, hey another tacoma

Cleared up nicely for some midweek runs!!

JeffRock · 11-05-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon's Mom

As far as tacomas in the Vermont snow (TITVS

)....
My 95 pre-tacoma pickup was great, 2WD most of the time unless the roads were real messy or I was heading up to the mountain. Sorry no pics...
But my 2006 DC w/ that shorty back end didn't fair as well on an iced over dirt road up in Stowe.
The hardpack quickly turned to rock solid ice & before I knew it, there was no saving it just relax and hope you don't pick up too much speed.

Since that day I run studded Firestone Winterforce tires, the best $400 spent. No longer does the ABS kick in at stop signs & 4WD is left only for the real deep stuff.

Black Ice Victim 2007

New Winter Shoe 2008

Heading Up to Bolton Valley, hey another tacoma

Cleared up nicely for some midweek runs

$400 for those tires? Where?

My first snow experience was in VT last April. TRying to go over the mountains from Just north of Manchester into NY... No dice, had to turn around.. My shortcut cost me another hour.

bb609 · 11-05-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon's Mom

As far as tacomas in the Vermont snow (TITVS

)....
My 95 pre-tacoma pickup was great, 2WD most of the time unless the roads were real messy or I was heading up to the mountain. Sorry no pics...
But my 2006 DC w/ that shorty back end didn't fair as well on an iced over dirt road up in Stowe.
The hardpack quickly turned to rock solid ice & before I knew it, there was no saving it just relax and hope you don't pick up too much speed.

I took my '88 over the Notch to Stowe in January back in the day. My BIL has a time share at Smugglers. Skeery as hell!!!...but I made it back and forth no problem.

Gitmo · 11-05-2009, 09:07 PM

I'm also curious about driving in the winter.. live in Alaska and have been used to driving a fwd car, then an awd subaru outback (till it got totaled 3 weeks ago) and now I picked up an tacoma 4x4. I'm definitely up for studded tires because it gets icy up here quite often.

x2^^ where did you get those tires? That's an awesome deal!

tacoman101 · 11-06-2009, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb609

I took my '88 over the Notch to Stowe in January back in the day. My BIL has a time share at Smugglers. Skeery as hell!!!...but I made it back and forth no problem.

x2 the notch is some intense drving especialy in the winter

Janster · 11-06-2009, 07:49 AM

Make sure your tires are good (AT or snow tires)
Always use 4WD in the snow - why not? It's safer and you paid a lot of money for it. USE IT!
Drive responsibly
Add 200lbs of weight (sandbags) in the bed if you think you'll need it
Dropping down a few lbs in air pressure can also help.

kingston73 · 11-06-2009, 07:54 AM

I think the biggest mistake people make in snow is getting over confident. Yeah, 4x4 makes it easier to get started and easier to move once you've started, but nothing other than ABS makes it easier to stop. I generally drop my speed by at least 10mph when the snow hits the road. A good set of tires also does a lot toward making you safer, if you don't have a dedicated set of snow tires or at least some M+S rated tires you'll be hating the white stuff.

rutherk1 · 11-06-2009, 08:01 AM

It's all in the tires. 4x4 helps, but if you have bad tires you will just spin all 4.

My FJ with bald dunlops didn't do as good as my brothers 3 series with Blizzaks.

My tacoma with the factory BFGs does so, so.

Jester243 · 11-06-2009, 08:12 AM

I have the original Dunflops and they did ok. I just aried them down a couple of psi and was careful. The got me to work last year, only one of 2 people to make it in and got me home safely.

I am looking foward to the snow this year...kinda

tig1 · 11-06-2009, 08:20 AM

hi tig1 calling-2009 access cab,no problem what so ever.just bought 4 michelin lat.x ice...bring on the winter!

Werloc · 11-06-2009, 03:10 PM

It's been about 19 years since I've had a Toyota 4x4 pickup in the snow. I had various other 4x4 SUV's during those years though. I'm the kinda guy that goes out (to play) driving when it snows because it's fun. I now have the Tacoma, and can't wait until we have snow this year. I remember putting a few sand bags in the bed over the rear wheels for extra weight and keeping the gas tank full back in my Hilux days. Yeah, if you have 4x4, use it for sure. Like said above, just because you have good traction driving in the snow, your ability to stop is just as crappy as all the others out there. Engine braking (to slow down) works best either manual or auto trans. Just beware.

11-05-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
tacoman101 Senior Member Name: scott Joined: Jul 2009, #19550 Location: vermont Gender: Male Posts: 328 2001 Tacoma sr5 xtra cab 4wd 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 2.7 liter 4 cylinder blue led headlights, 285/75/16 grabber AT2's, custom pedals, custom shifter, flowmaster 40 series muffler, bedlinered fender flares, 2.5" lift kit via shackles and spacers, custom exhaust out the back, chrome exhaust tip	How good is your Tacoma in the snow I'm getting ready for my first winter with my Tacoma. I live in VT, so we get quite a bit of snow, and I was just wandering how every ones 1st gen tacos do in the white stuff. How often do you need to use four wheel drive, etc, of course pics are always a good thing either of your tacoma stuck in the snow, or just some snowy drving pics...thanks __________________ My taco:

11-05-2009, 05:28 PM	#2
cutothechase35 Member Joined: Nov 2009, #25431 Location: VA Gender: Male Posts: 35 Silver Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Coming Soon: Mud Terrain 33 Pro-Comps Hella Bulbs 4" Lift TRD Intake URD Mass Air Flow Sensor Calibrator Roof Rack with light bar Bull Bar with lights The list go on, but the budget does not.	snow Been to jersey a few times while it snowed and did fine. Everyone else drives 55- I was doing 65-70, so no problems here. Time for new tires soon though. The stock are ok, but pro-comps are better. I have not had to use 4wd yet, so 4wd or not it still drove pretty well. I pop into 4wd to once a week to keep the gears lubed, but where I am we do not get anything. __________________ Big results require big ambitions. Heraclitus

11-05-2009, 05:33 PM	#3
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,730 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	I'd love to see some TITS... __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

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tacoman101 Senior Member Name: scott Joined: Jul 2009, #19550 Location: vermont Gender: Male Posts: 328 2001 Tacoma sr5 xtra cab 4wd 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 2.7 liter 4 cylinder blue led headlights, 285/75/16 grabber AT2's, custom pedals, custom shifter, flowmaster 40 series muffler, bedlinered fender flares, 2.5" lift kit via shackles and spacers, custom exhaust out the back, chrome exhaust tip	lol, yea lets see em __________________ My taco:

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Hoyal ¿ʇɐɥʍ ɯɯn Name: Devin Joined: May 2009, #17221 Location: Denver Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 1,177 07 TRD 2007 Access Cab Manual 5100's up front at 1.75 and AAL in the back. OEM Nerf bars, 265/75/16 MT's. Broadway mirror, and Mag light mod. TRD front seat covers, wet Okole console and rears. Hitch Hook anchor point.	Just had a good snow fall and the truck did just fine. Didnt kick out unless I wanted it to __________________ take it out and play with it http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...3036980&ref=nf

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bb609 O.F. Joined: Jun 2009, #18509 Location: NH Gender: Male Posts: 356 Tacoma TRD Sport 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4 L Bilstein 5100's all around Air Lift Flowmaster 50 Duals Arctic Bar Leer 550 Bedcover	Gen 1's are great in the snow, ice not so much. Add a few hundred pounds in the bed = better. Good aftermarket tires (BFG, Revos, etc.) = the bomb! Did I mention yet that ice sucks??? I fried my hard drive so sorry, no pics. Edit - When you are in 4WD, it is always a good idea to have at least one side of wheels in the snow. When traffic wears the snow off but you have snow on the sides or if the surface is uneven, keep one set of tires in the snow so the diff isn't torqued. Your truck will be thank you.

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cmack48 I am a bum. Name: Connor Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 6,908 99 SR5 TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged.	Will let you know after I drive in snow for the first time this December. __________________

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ChrisYoTaCoMa Chrome's for Harleys and old farts Name: Chris Joined: May 2009, #17828 Location: Estero, Floriduh Age: 39 Gender: Dude Posts: 582 00 Taco 4x4 Ex cab 2.7 sr5 AT 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 New Pioneer stereo, and all 4 speakers with Infinity components. Sirius satellite radio. Deckplate mod done. Door buzzer silenced forever thank God, tinted windows, vent visors, hood protector(bug guard), ceramic pads and new rotors, dechromed EVERYTHING. 2" Lift front 3" rear. Skyjacker AAL's and replacement leafs(and front spacers) from Fatbobsgarage.com. Skyjacker 7000 Hydro rear shocks, those Bilstein 5100 fronts are coming soon!	Mine in the snow.... In 2wd, terrible. In 4wd, unstoppable. I was up in MA last winter, I am from western MA, and we get a buttload of snow there. Average storm 8-12 inches, I kicked it into 4wd many times, it couldn't stop my Tacoma. If there was 1" of snow on the ground in 2wd, it fishtailed like a bitch. I had Wranglers on at the time. __________________

11-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#9
kroggy Senior Member Name: Ryan Joined: Mar 2009, #15305 Location: Bozeman, MT Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 185 04 TRD 3.4 4x4 2004 Xtra Cab Manual V6 3.4 None Yet. PIAA 520's yet to be installed.	It did fine in the snow, never had any problem, but the ice is a different story, even with good tires. Someone said earlier, you can go 65-70 no problem, til shit hits the fan. Be smart and responsible you won't have any issue. __________________

11-05-2009, 08:14 PM	#10
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 3,745 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	As far as tacomas in the Vermont snow (TITVS ).... My 95 pre-tacoma pickup was great, 2WD most of the time unless the roads were real messy or I was heading up to the mountain. Sorry no pics... But my 2006 DC w/ that shorty back end didn't fair as well on an iced over dirt road up in Stowe. The hardpack quickly turned to rock solid ice & before I knew it, there was no saving it just relax and hope you don't pick up too much speed. Since that day I run studded Firestone Winterforce tires, the best $400 spent. No longer does the ABS kick in at stop signs & 4WD is left only for the real deep stuff. Black Ice Victim 2007 New Winter Shoes 2008 Heading Up to Bolton Valley, hey another tacoma Cleared up nicely for some midweek runs!! __________________ Sig by Delmarva

11-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
Gitmo Junior Member Name: Justin Joined: Oct 2009, #24884 Gender: Male Posts: 27	I'm also curious about driving in the winter.. live in Alaska and have been used to driving a fwd car, then an awd subaru outback (till it got totaled 3 weeks ago) and now I picked up an tacoma 4x4. I'm definitely up for studded tires because it gets icy up here quite often. x2^^ where did you get those tires? That's an awesome deal!

11-06-2009, 07:49 AM	#15
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 6,295 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	Make sure your tires are good (AT or snow tires) Always use 4WD in the snow - why not? It's safer and you paid a lot of money for it. USE IT! Drive responsibly Add 200lbs of weight (sandbags) in the bed if you think you'll need it Dropping down a few lbs in air pressure can also help. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here.

11-06-2009, 07:54 AM	#16
kingston73 Senior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #20845 Location: Norton, MA Gender: Male Posts: 118 01 SR5 2.7L 4x4 2001 Xtra Cab Manual	I think the biggest mistake people make in snow is getting over confident. Yeah, 4x4 makes it easier to get started and easier to move once you've started, but nothing other than ABS makes it easier to stop. I generally drop my speed by at least 10mph when the snow hits the road. A good set of tires also does a lot toward making you safer, if you don't have a dedicated set of snow tires or at least some M+S rated tires you'll be hating the white stuff.

11-06-2009, 08:01 AM	#17
rutherk1 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 666 09 Silver TRD 4door	It's all in the tires. 4x4 helps, but if you have bad tires you will just spin all 4. My FJ with bald dunlops didn't do as good as my brothers 3 series with Blizzaks. My tacoma with the factory BFGs does so, so.

11-06-2009, 08:20 AM	#19
tig1 Junior Member Name: Paul Joined: Jun 2009, #17976 Location: Saint John,New Brunswick Gender: Male Posts: 28 2009 tacoma 2009 Access Cab Manual 4 cyl step bars,window visor	snow what? hi tig1 calling-2009 access cab,no problem what so ever.just bought 4 michelin lat.x ice...bring on the winter!

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Werloc Large Member Name: Bob Joined: May 2009, #17604 Location: Manville, NJ Age: 46 Gender: Male Posts: 245 2000 Xtra Cab 4X4 TRD 4 Banger 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 4 Banger	It's been about 19 years since I've had a Toyota 4x4 pickup in the snow. I had various other 4x4 SUV's during those years though. I'm the kinda guy that goes out (to play) driving when it snows because it's fun. I now have the Tacoma, and can't wait until we have snow this year. I remember putting a few sand bags in the bed over the rear wheels for extra weight and keeping the gas tank full back in my Hilux days. Yeah, if you have 4x4, use it for sure. Like said above, just because you have good traction driving in the snow, your ability to stop is just as crappy as all the others out there. Engine braking (to slow down) works best either manual or auto trans. Just beware.