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How does your 3rd gen handle driving in snow?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 84 Yota, Dec 14, 2017.

  1. Mar 16, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Tacoma6MT

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    That looks pretty deep, I’m sure you and that red 2nd gen have a lift.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    1taco2motos

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    I think 2nd gen & 3rd gen both handle the snow like champs. Although the stock 3rd gen Goodyear's aren't so great.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    If anything, I'd say they do too well. You can turn off traction control, but only to an extent. Makes getting sideways possible, but it doesn't like doing donuts. :D
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    m603holden

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    I don't know if Zach is. I am. It's all the same though
     
  5. Mar 16, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    The stock Goodyears are no good in the snow.
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Yeah same thing here... traction control is never really completely off.
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    m603holden

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    The real long hold does well. Not the 3second one
     
  8. Mar 16, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    I am pretty sure I have held it longer than 3 sec but I will try again.
     
  9. Mar 16, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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    Katzkin leather, heated seats, Popnloc, bed lights, remote start, bhlm....
    Drives great in the snow! BFG KO2s. Not stuck just stopped.

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  10. Mar 16, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    When I bought my tacoma we had like 20-24 inches of snow the next weekend. I loved it! Stock tires and everything and it handled it like a boss.
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    Stock Toyos, handles like a champ. Probably changing tires before next winter season though.
     
  12. Mar 16, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    m603holden

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    My mistake. I was referring to the 3 second hold instead of just pushing it.
     
  13. Mar 17, 2019 at 1:41 AM
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    The stock goodyears dont even handle light rain well.
     
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  14. Mar 17, 2019 at 2:40 AM
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    First year I ran stock tires. There were OK. This year's I installed Cooper Discoverer M+S.

    Had no issues at all.

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  15. Mar 17, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    What size KO2 are you running?
     
  16. Mar 17, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    Driven through a couple good storms ( by ca standards) so far this year and really happy with the performance in less than ideal conditions. Im still running the factory good year kevlars m+s rated and they are fairly grippy even at less the 50% tread. Great tires cant seem to wear them out and the wear is very even.

    Truck feels solid in 4H on tight curves, slick downhill. I have a metal camper shell on and as someone mentioned earlier that is probably helpful for added weight over the rear axle. Never occured to me before but I could see how a double cabs weight distro. might have a slight advantage over the AC for certain conditions.

    Just psyched I made it up in time to ski first chair!
     

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  17. Feb 16, 2021 at 2:04 PM
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    I have BFG AT's and they're a little better than ok in midwest snow. Honestly I think the General Grabbers I had were slightly better...but they don't look as cool!
     
  18. Feb 16, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    I drove in eight inches of snow yesterday in my 4x2 using Wildpeaks and had no issues. I just drove slow and steady though, I did lose some traction at a couple of intersections from a stop but nothing major.
     
  19. Feb 16, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    513Mugsy

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    Looks like it still holds true!

    Hope you all are safe down there though.
     
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  20. Feb 17, 2021 at 5:44 AM
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    I have the goodyear adventure with kevlar AT's on my 2020 taco now. Truck is more than i ever expected from it in snow. Had the same tires on my 01 tundra, and nowhere close to as good as this tacoma.
     

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