Do you put weight in back of your truck?

I tried my mother-in-law but it is against the law in the Commonweath of Virginia to do so ..... oh well.

 

Stuff!

 

^^ that's some nice stuff ya got there.. used to keep sand bags or the 4wheeler in the back in Alaska, no need to keep anything back there anymore

 

No weight but I do run Nokian Hakkapeliittas

And they are huge fun if you like driving sideways in the snow

Snow tires are amazing, Makes me wish for snow right now...

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11942&group=2.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitta+R+SUV

 

those seem like nice tires....what do they run, do they work as stated

 

They're not cheap but search around and you can prob find them for $200/tire out the door- that's about what I paid. I got the 265/70R16, wish they had 265/75s. Tireworld quoted me $275 first but they dealed down. Worth every penny. They work much better than advertised too. They're marketed as more security. They should be marketed as the best way to turn your truck into a snow rally machine! White knuckle conditions where everyone else is scared shitless and driving like old ladies are turned into play time. I keep saying there needs to be a lane for superchargers and snow tires. Wolf creek pass has a lane actually. People just have absolutely no idea what these tires give you. You'll read on this forum that BFG A/Ts are the best snow tire (my summer tires)- that's rediculus! Early Xmas present to yourself...I'm telling you.

 

no weight for me, only>>> http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/14887-studdly-taco.html

 

I put my snowmachine (snowmobile) in the back of my truck.

 

Man you got to find a better place to hide the bodies.

 

I have no need for sand bags. I have shell, 3 shovels 2 round 1 square, 3 tow chains all 3/8' G70, 4 tow straps, 5 snatch blocks, 1 Stinger Ground Anchor, 1 chain saw 18in, 1 box of 30min flares, 2 sets of rain gear, 1 hacksaw, 1wercking/pry-bar, 1 toolbox w/ tools, 2 fire extinguishers, 1set of jumper cables 24ft & some other misc stuff. lol & a lot more stuff under/behind the seat.

 

jesus!

i have 300lbs of sand bags in my bed right now, yeah it's a 4x4 but i'm not gonna chance sliding off the road on my way home from work at 2am

 

I've got 4 60lb bags over my rear axle + a layer of snow - weight in the back should help everyone, not just 4x2ers, considering our trucks are RWD.

Sounds like you need more tools!

A lot more stuff under/behind the seat... That explains your frequent trips to/from Mexico.

 

3rd winter with mine. Best set up I can find is 4-50lb bags of sand, turn all the traction control shit off, full tank of gas and your good to go.

 

i should add i also try to keep over a 1/2 tank of gas in the truck also

 

after last weeks snowboarding trip ... will be weighting down the back in the future, managed to get up the hill after airing down to 5psi in the back, but dont really want to do that every time

 

Since I am half way between Aspen and Vail I run studded snow tires after thanksgiving and replace them every two years. In deep snow, the studs dont grab better really but with ice undeneath the snow(as it is most often) they are a dream. I can stop on a dime and almost never need to put it in 4 wheel. I do have the added wieght of a leer topper, a set of chains, a funky little temporary winch that attaches to either front or back bumper and a shovel in back. As far as wieght or no wieght my vote is some is needed in snow but tires are everything!!!

 

also from Colorado i use 120lbs of sand bags in the back of my 4x4 just for a little extra traction.....but i drive a lot in deeper snow and also it helps on highways with packed snow when traveling at higher speeds i feel

 

Just got my hakkas mounted today after powder coating the stock Tacoma wheels. Headn up to the mountains- it's gonna dump this wknd. Look for a black Tacoma passing WRXs, sideways!

 

anddddd youll in the ditch shortly after that .... awd cars handle much better on the freeway in snow than pickups, 4wd or not.

 

I don't know how anyone can drive in 2wd in snow without em, if ya stop or go at all.. mine has a hard time getting goin in 2wd and i got decent tires. I'm grabbin a few more to throw in the back later today maybe.

I haven't had my taco too long, had some issues with getting plates, haven't driven it much at all. But woke up early, to a lot of snow drifts. I decided to hit the road and get to work pre-snowplow. Daaamn, was a nice ride to work, impressed with the ease it just crushes through snow drifts and whatnot. Still getting used to the handling, really wish I had a longer drive, even though i took my time and drove out of my way to get here.