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Winter tires I know there is a lot of this questions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IAMPUREINSANITY, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. Dec 16, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    IAMPUREINSANITY

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    I need good aggressive looking tires
    I leave in Connecticut so a lot of rainy days and snow I have try the copper not good now I have the duratracs and they sucks in the rain and snow
    What you recommend for my truck and daily driving
     
  2. Dec 16, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Knute

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    I'd take a look at the Michelin Defender LTX M/S.

    May not have the "aggressive look" you want, but they will be good on snow, rain and as daily driver.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    toyo m/t, aggressive, perfect for the gram plus they loud as shit so everyone will be looking at your sick ass truck.

    Or something like the cooper atw, not as cool looking but functional.
     
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    ATs generally will not do great on snow and ice (especially ice) compared to a dedicated winter tire.

    The Falken Wildpeak AT3/W and Toyo ATIII both have very good reviews for snowy conditions.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    CTSpruceMica

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    I lucked out and found a set of 1st gen steel wheels on Craigslist for $40..for all four..and the lug nuts too.
    Mounted Blizzak DM-V2 on its a winter monster, and I'm in Connecticut
     
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    Agreed. They don't look cool, but they'll save you money by working well and lasting a long time. If you're making a decision based primarily on aesthetics, good luck.
     
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    I agree. I run duratracs in the summer and DMV2s in the winter. Actually I left my winter tires on all summer due to COVID and not getting out much. Whenever I switch from summer to winter it is so much quieter and smoother ride, those duratracs sure are noisy. If you expect to be out in a lot of bad weather, just get dedicated winter tires and either seperate rims or find a place that swaps them for free each season.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    dedicated winter tires with studs if you are allowed to run them where you live and a dedicated set of winter rims .
    I beleive you get a couple extra years out of a winter tire just by adding the studs
     
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    Sounds like the op is mostly interested in looks as he says he needs aggressive “looking” tires. Get yourself a set of mudders. They are about as aggressive looking as you’ll find. Not good in snow and rain and won’t stop worth a crap but they will look cool.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    You really cant have it both ways. If the treads are too far apart like mud tires, you wont have enough grip. You need a lot of tread contact with heavy sipping, that's going to look close to a highway biased tire with slightly larger tread gaps to grab enough snow.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    Thank everyone for all the help I will definitely take to n consideration getting another set of wheels for winter and one for summer best way to go
    Thank you again
     

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