Tacoma snow performance

I just got bridgestone blizzak dv-m1's has anyone used these and how are they? I cant wait until the next storm so I can try them out.

 

That is screwed up!

 

I'm on my 4th Winter with my current set. Luv 'em. Always ran studded winter tires (Nokian and Hankooks) before them; wouldn't go back to studs for anything. Might be able to get a fifth season out of them, but I'll probably buy a new set next fall. Good tread is very important to me...I usually change them out earlier than necessary; especially the winter tires. For me, 4 winters is about 40K miles.

 

News flash AWD's have a transfer case.

 

this is a what a proper winter tire looks like

 

No problem. Keep your eyes open for them

 

Makes sence

 

Has anyone used the Blizzak W965 tires? I'm thinking about going with them in size LT235/85/R16 when I buy a new set next Fall. I was thinking taller and slightly narrower. My current set is P245/75/R16. Feedback?

 

My dad had a first gen and during winters, he always kept it in 4wd. Dry or not, he didn't care. This truck now has 270k km and never had any driveline issue. Second gens transfer case work the same way with the exception of electric 4wd engagement instead of manual.

Saying so, I keep my truck in 2wd most of the time. I use 4wd mostly on slippery corners of busy road so I can get in traffic quicker.

 

That's a good looking tire....what is it?


RJM

 

I don't have any problems in snow and ice but don't expect the same performance as dry conditions. I'm running stock size Michellin LTX AT2s. This past week in single degree weather with snow and ice, I was held up by traffic more than traction.

I do have to say that my wife's little 2013 Honda CRV with AWD really is good on snowpacked roads. That's why I got it for her since it's brainless AWD.

 

News flash.

 

I heard it is the T case that will have problems getting to hot in 4 wd at high speeds. I have done this a few times in my jeep as well as my tacoma and the T- case dose get hot and you can smell it. I hope I didn't cause damage but in my jeep it had and all time 4 wd setting I thought it was made for it. I never had any problems with the T- case.

 

I don't have too. Doesn't take much with you

 

I'll have a look at those too. I'm gonna have like 3 sets of wheels with rubber watch. 1 economy, 1 snow, 1 AT. Just so I can swap them out without the tire shop hassle haha.

It's totally fine don't worry

 

A major problem with the Tacoma, along with most trucks and RWD vehicles is the unequal weight distribution and the natural effect of having one wheel want to take power from the differential more than the other. I believe it is the right wheel that has a tendency? Whichever it is, the truck likes to loose traction and spin out in the rear, even if it is in 4WD. You have to be extremely careful.

I had a blast driving it in the 2008 snow storm, but it took 200 lbs of weights, carefully distributed. I drove up to a weigh scale and moved the weights around until I had close to 50% distribution on both axles. I also used chains in the snow. I took them off when I didn't need them since they were the heavy duty kind, not cables. Keep the weight as low as it can get and keep it close to the cab. Also, put one weight over the rear axle, closer to the tail gate. You don't want the weight to sling your truck's rear end around. Additional weight in the front helps, but you have to be creative and safe when adding it. The skid plates on the first gens can accommodate a sand bag strapped to it, secured away from moving parts. Metal plates work as well.

 

Also, I advise everyone to check their rear shocks before and after winter driving. Just one losing its gas pressure can cause a major loss of traction.

 

i have red letter general grabber's and run them in the alberta winters.
Now i will say i drive in 4x4 most of the winter over 100km/h as calgary has many freeway type of roads. i run them a little softer during the winter and it seems to help. By far the best tires i had for over all performance was studded duratracs. for dedicated winters hakappelas are by far the best but dont come in my size!

 

It does not matter all vehicles with 4 WD have transfer cases full time 4X4 has one, speed is not an issue the limitation is engagement speed not top speed or no one would buy them.

 

Standard winter Brownfield Maine.