Pavement pounding Tacoma seeks mountain goat like traction year round.

Yes, those are the Nokians in the pictures, I'll have to post some post lift pictures - shows the tires better.

 

Coming from a subaru background. Most nokian all seasn/winter tires have been amazing for tire wear & traction. in inclement weather.

depends on your climate a lot. but i am also in the market for some more aggressive tire/wheel combo for my 5 lugger.

 

Let the battle commence Michelin MS2 Vs. Nokian WRg2 Clash of the Titans,who wants to start the new thread? Any volunteers

 

By the way whats the price on them Nokians? And where can you get them?

 

*Winter Update*

Back from McMurdo, Antarctica just in time to enjoy some winter driving in Upstate, Ny. The great "Blizzard" of 2010 was the opportunity I was waiting for to test the tires in fresh snow/frozen road conditions up to 6" of fresh snow.

*2wd*

With the rears pushing me through the soft stuff, and the front left to manage the navigation, the tires did a good job keeping me straight, and on course with a very connected feel - under/over steer was easily managed with careful steering input and power. After a good layer had accumulated though - it was no longer safe to trek on at highway speeds, and rather than slowing down - it was time to engage..

*4Wd*

Now, with all 4 turning in tank tread unison, the connection to the road felt more like velcro. Passing by people who had no business on the road, in the fast lane - I was in full control - keeping my speed to a safe 60mph as the visibility dropped to less than 1/2sm and the snow reaching towards inches.

One the highway then, these tires were legendary - belonging perhaps in the ranks of winter rally courses in iceland. Once off the highway they kept their grip around tight corners with the kind of predictable slip that makes one grin ear to ear. The turning radius suffered both from the shear grip and the fronts doing double duty to claw forward and keep me on course.

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*Final Thought*

The Nokian WRg2's belong in a category by themselves, All-Terrains then these are not, but "All-Weather" is a fitting tittle that I can back up. True - you will make sacrifices, your MPG will drop .5MPG (est), but you will gain confidence, and control in even the most inhospitable road conditions.

This post will conclude my review for these tires, I was at first nervous going with a tire I had no experience, in a category on it's own - but after a few hundred miles break in period, and putting them to the test - I will be keeping the WRG2s on my truck year round.

 

How many miles did you put on them? How much tread is left? Great to hear they perform well in snow, but not really surprise given that's Nokians speciality.

 

I am thinking of getting the Vatiiva AT 265 70 17 for 740.00 OTD plus free rotation and balancing for lifetime w/ a 50,000 mile warranty. I may pull the trigger in the next week.

 

Thanks for doing this thread. I have a new double cab with stock tires and will be replacing them as soon as I can justify. I, too, live in upstate NY and have had Nokian WR's on two of my other vehicles - one is a Camry and the other (which I no longer have) was a Plymouth Voyager. I can't say enough good things about Nokian. I have never experienced any reduction in MPG's, have never gotten stuck in the snow - and this has been with 2WD vehicles. As added bonuses, I have always gotten great treadwear and longevity from the Nokians - and they have been quiet riding as well. I have had absolutely no negative experiences with them. When I do replace my stockies, I will most definitely be going with the WR G2's - no doubt about it.

By the way, their North American offices are in Vermont and they are really friendly and helpful folk to confer with.