Seeking snow/rain tires for 4x4 in KY

I bought my Tacoma last summer and have done no major mods/upgrades so I am new to all this.
I am looking to upgrade to more capable tires outside of the stock tires. I have a job in the medical field that requires me to be at the hospital rain or shine day or night at the drop of a dime and I don’t want to have ti worry about getting stuck in snow at 3am on the way to a work emergency.
What are some good (and good looking) rain/snow tires that I could look at purchasing that would fit stock 17in rims and suspension. I’ve read that 275/70/17 tires fit stock without rubbing but everybody already seems to have a lift with said tires so I am getting mixed signals.
Any help or recommendations is appreciated. Thank you!

updated: truck is 4x4 and I live in central KY on back roads so winters can range from pretty mild to moderate (1-6in average)

 

P265/65R17 is the stock size tires on my 17 inch Sport wheels. I am all pavement and need to get around in snow too. I like Michelin LTX Defenders if your SR is 4x4. If it is 2WD, I will let others chime in as you may need more aggressive tread in the back when it snows.

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s

 

If you are all about the use and don't care much about the look buy a good street tire and dedicated snow tires for winter

 

A 275/70/17 will probably require some modifications to the truck to prevent rubbing. A 265/70/17 should work. It is about 1" taller than stock, same width. It is when you go wider that complicates things.

Is your truck 4X4 or 4X2? Where you live matters too. There is a big difference between the twice a decade snows in the south and the blizzards in Buffalo NY.

 

Your stock SR has 17" rims??

You looking for a single set of tires for every season? Or a dedicated snow tire?

Great 4 seasons imo are Toyo Open Country ATIII

 

I live in Central VA and have winters similar to yours. I love my 265/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Previous tires were Terra Grapplers, but the Ridge Grapplers have a more aggressive look.

 

Hakkas or Blizzaks and you’re in good shape

 

Mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T

 

As others have recommended, I’d go with a 265/70/17 over a 275. Chance you might rub, and more importantly, you’ll have a LOT more tire options in the 265. Most all of the 275/70/17’s are E rated only, which you may not enjoy.

 

Falken wild peaks .. great for street snow and rain . And they are quiet . Only downside they wear out pretty quickly .

 

I liked those tires but the noise level was just not acceptable. It really made me hate driving my truck .

 

I’d highly recommend that you look at Nitto’s Terra Grappler G2. They’re not as aggressive looking as the Ridge Grapplers, but I’ve heard good things from people that have them. They also have good reviews for wet/snow traction.

I also think you should focus on the 265/70r17 size instead of 270s. 265s are less likely to rub and they come with more load options like standard and C. Most all 270s come in E load, and even Falken’s 270 C load Wildpeaks weight in at over 50 lbs per tire.

 

Whatever you choose try and stay with an SL rated tire. Your ride and MPG's will be much better.

 

Best answer. Not sexy, but best.

 

Fucking no.

 

Yes but winter only.

 

Used duratracs on an ambulance up in the arctic, and blizzaks. Great tires, for sure consider a summer and winter (3 peak rated) set of tires.

I rip around backcountry roads in alberta alot, during winter & summer. I have the stock wranglers for summer & blizzaks for winter. Never had an issue with our fairly extreme winters.

 

How are those on hardball in the rain tho?

 

No way? I run those on 245/75 on 16s and they're super quiet. My bro ran some 33 or 35 OC ATIII on his F series and said they were loud af too..go figure

 

Why? The reviews I've seen say they're excellent in snow and at worst average in rain.