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Winter tires

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Korby, Nov 13, 2021.

  1. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:26 AM
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    Korby

    Korby [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is everyone running for winter tires? My ultimate goal/plan is to run my stock TRD Sport wheels in the winter and different tire/wheel combo in the summer.

    On my old ram I had the hankook dynapro ATM. They were amazing in the snow. They don't make them anymore and changed them to the at2

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:27 AM
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    kderp

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    Are you looking for a proper snow tire or a tire that can get by in the winter?

    Im running Blizzak DM-V2s on my Tacoma and my Tundra.
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    Korby

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    Little bit of both. I would probably put them on around this time of year. That way to skip the rush of people needing tires
     
  4. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    retrofive

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    Blizzak for dedicated. But Im hoping the Wildpeak AT3W will do most everything I want.
     
  5. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:46 AM
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    Speedfreak

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    Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV R2's. Worth every penny. I believe they have R3's now. When these wear out I will be buying another set.
     
  6. Nov 13, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    Forgot about those, Excellent choice as well.
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    kderp

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    Yeah I run Falken AT3W for 3 seasons and then Blizzaks for winter.

    Depending on where you are, this time of year is fine for Blizzaks. My Tundra lives in MA and has been in Blizzaks since Halloween.

    While I haven’t been caught in weather with them yet, I hope the AT3W would do well enough if I’m caught in something light.

    i do my swaps myself so timing isn’t too big of a deal.
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    js312

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    I have the R3s on my F-150 and they're excellent. Definitely the best studless snow tire on the market.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    Tacowin1013

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    Our midwest winters aren't too bad and my commute is only 4 miles to work so Cooper AT3s do the job fine in 4x4 but my wife has a set of blizzaks that are great
     
  10. Nov 13, 2021 at 9:17 AM
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    bornxbackwards

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    I run studded Hercules Avalanche x-treme on a set of cheap black steelies. Very happy with them and still going strong after 4 winters.
     
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    I live on the cascades in central oregon and regularly drive deep snow during the winter and my at3ws have never left me stuck anywhere. Great tire for year round use in mountain climate( it snows here in July sometimes)
     
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  13. Nov 13, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    Nice :D Native Oregonian here. We live in the Rouge Valley. Ski all over the state and like to play in the snow. :D
     
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    I have been running Toyo Observe dedicated wither tires on a few different vehicles in the high Rockies of Colorado for 20+ years with great results.
     
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    265/75R16 Wildpeak AT3W
    Not sure if they come in the size you need, but I had Yokohama Iceguards on my first gen. Did very well.
     
  16. Nov 13, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    Bilstein 6112’s AAL w/ Bilstein 5160’s JBA UCA’s ARE CX Bed Cap Custom 8020 Extruded Cap Rack Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75r16’s Caliraised Lower Bumper Hidden LED Bar Caliraised Ditch Lights
    Wildpeak AT3W’s get me through all four seasons up here in northern VT. I definitely don’t hold back when it comes to driving in winter weather either.
     
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    Love my Duratracs. 3 peak snow designation and best rain rating. Sold off my dedicated winter tire package.
     
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  18. Nov 13, 2021 at 6:15 PM
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    Another Blizzak fan here.
     
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  20. Nov 14, 2021 at 5:19 AM
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    That was my plan, too. I ended up just running AT3Ws year-round. They have been fine so far.

    On my old jetta I ran blizzaks in the winter. They made a big difference compared to whatever 3 season street tires I had.
     

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