Upstate NY + Tires (Multiple Set?)

Those of you who live in a part of the country that gets lots of snow during the winter… Do you own 2 different sets of tires, one for most of the year and then a set of snow tires?

I just bought my 1st Tacoma, an SR5 and want to upgrade my tires. My choice will be different if I go with 2 sets as opposed to one.

My hope is there is a one set option that will work all season including winter that looks aggressive.

Another factor is I will be driving on hilly logging roads that could/will be snow covered during deer season.

Leaning towards 265/75/r16 because I want to remain stock with same wheels and no lift but again type will depend.

Thanks!

 

Im in Albany and run AT (goodyear Duratracs) tires year round. Not perfect for the snow, but perfectly serviceable for the snow we get. If your out in the snow belt and plan to keep the truck for many years, then yes. Snows are a great idea and a dedicated set of wheels will pay for themselves in mounting fees.

Also 300# of tube sand in the bed helps a great deal.

 

Here in NH, I have been on KO2's for a few winters now and have been very pleased. A good friend of mine runs the Goodyear DuraTrac on his 3rd gen and so far he raves about them in the snow (not that we have much yet). Overall, I think a decent truck tire with decent treads will suffice, but you may lose MPG's.

 

The stock off-road tires work good for me

 

I'm in Northeast PA and have run my truck in some heavy snowstorms. Honestly, Cooper AT3s worked surprisingly well year round, even in snowy and icy conditions. Obviously not a super aggressive looking tire, but not minivan like either. I would think most All terrains on a 4x4 would work for your needs from what it sounds like.

 

I appreciate all the quick responses. Based on the feedback it looks like one set will do the job!

In that case I have another question. Will this brand and size fit on my 22’ SR5 with no modifications?

 

I live in upstate NY and I run General Grabber ATX’s year round and love them on and off road in dry, wet and snow!

 

Yes. They will fit no problem. Same size on my truck. BUT if you dont do any off roading, they are not the greatest highway tire. Mainly they are heavy (slightly reduced MPGs) and they can get loud as they wear. Fantastic on any type of lose surface though.

 

Those are awesome looking… I may pull the trigger and go with them!

 

Can’t speak to that tire specifically but many on this forum are running said size tire with no modification and zero rub issues.
That seems pricey for a tire of that size, just snagged some Cooper at3 4s’ for $190.00 a pop off tirebuyer.com.
265/70/17s
Oh and they do military discount too, it was like $80.00 off!

 

Check on the ratings for 265/75/16 though, I think in that size they are only available in E rated, which will be heavy with a stiffer ride.

 

I will check that site out, I am military as well.. 10% is great!

 

C Rated. Still a LT tire, but a little lighter than a full 10-ply E rating.

You should be able to find 265/75/16 Duratracs for $200-220. $160 is high unless that is a mounted price. They are $224 on Amazon right now.

 

I saw that, definitely check it out. Only reputable dealer I could find that had one.
One of those online veteran verification checkout links…

 

Winter tires are best, but Duratracs are awesome!

 

Duratracs come in 265/70/r16 p-metric. 43-44lb per. Either identical tread depth or close to the depth of similar C or E load.

I ran them. Easily would have gone 60k. I mostly used them for snow, sand, and light offroad for biking.

Just throwing it out there. I know they're smaller than what you said you wanted. Black letter though.

 

Falken wildpeaks 285/75/16s get me where I need to go in the Adirondacks. I also like the P rated Firestone destinations for snowy conditions and highway driving..

 

We go up to Wilmington NY quite often. The stock tires that come on our 17 off-road worked real well up there in the snow. Drove nice all year round too.

Also had duratracs on a Cherokee. They worked well in everything for me

 

Thanks for the insight.

 

265/75-16 KO2 from mid-March to early-mid-November and 265/70-17 Nokian Hakkapeliita R3 SUV from November through March. I run OEM TPMS on both sets and use a ATEQ Quickset X to swap between.

It extends the life of all tires and protects my nice wheels from salt. I wouldn’t do it any other way.