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New shoes Canada style

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Da Voke, Nov 14, 2020.

  1. Nov 14, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    Da Voke

    Da Voke [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This is how we get it done in black ice country 07DC232F-D022-4A90-A244-B44A612E5A1A.jpg238C98B5-13C4-47CF-96ED-A192200E0515.jpg
     
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    I’m not sure if I follow you, could you please elaborate? What makes the BS Bizzaks uniquely suited for black ice?
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    That looks nice on your truck. Winter is coming.
     
  4. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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    MonsieurHodge

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    Just ordered these myself! Excited for the snow :D
     
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    Needs more siping and the steelies are lame.

    Steel oxidizes worse than aluminum when exposed to salted road conditions - 4th grade science book.
    Weak rant as well, kinda baseless. 4/10 (only because I am laying on the beach, in the sun, posting this) otherwise 3.1/10. :canada::canada::canada:
     
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  6. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    The composition. They’re soft. Nokians are good too but I’ve used blizzaks for years. Great control.
     
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    I would take stubbed tires for black ice. About to do another alcan/Alaska highway run. Alaska only blows their road no salt or gravel.
     
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    I installed blizzaks too...hands down favourite winter tires at that price point. Hakkas so expensive :/
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    You know what though? Steelies hold their air better in really cold weather. Aluminum/magnesium will leak a bit. I don’t really give a crap what they look like in the winter lol.
     
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    We run studded tires here in Calgary. Ideal for ice conditions! :)
     
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    I hear you on that. As a not an issue on front wheel drive but rear wheel like truck.
     
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    Hakkas are worth every penny!
     
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  13. Nov 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    How do you like the 245s? I know they're about the same diameter at
    Agreed! Best winter tires imo if you can't stud in your area. Blizzaks pretty awesome too especially on packed snow and ice.
     
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    Your laying on the beach cause you tripped on your boogie board leash, you keep attaching it to your ankle Haha!#kook
     
  15. Nov 14, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    I just put them on so. Seem fine. they’re actually a bit taller than the sport wheels.
     
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    Not bad looking steelies! I'm sure those tires will help a ton.
     
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    Solid effing chirp, Sir.
     
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    Haha ! Hope you have an awesome day out there ! we are definitely in the snow zone, no beach for us, I'm just jealous!
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    That's still practically beach season with all that open water.
     
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    Dedicated Winter tires on DCLB FTMFWBBQ!
     

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