Just Joined the 4x4 Fam.. Want Some Tire Advice

So I just traded in the X-runner for a brand new access cab TRD =) I Cant wait for them to get it in so I can take er home!

Im looking for your advice as to what winter tires to buy. Obviously the weather here in Calgary can be pretty shitty! So id like to get a tire that can handle these shitty conditions (esp in new communities being built where they dont see a snow plow.... ever)

Advise Away!

 

Depends on what size you want.
I'd driven on both Bridgestone and Yokohamas. The latter is my rigs designated winter rubber.
Both worked fantastic on ice laden highways and even better in snow. The traction on the yoko geo 72's is phenomenal. If you're looking for studless I'd go that route.

 

I've been running Michelin Latitude Alpines through the winter. So far very pleased with them on snow and ice (though not quite as great as the X-Ice I've had on cars I've owned). They sucked pretty hard when we had a warm streak last January and my ice road turned to muskeg though...

 

Go for a thinner tire so you will have better 'bite'. I use a 235/85/16 Blizzak in a 10 ply, and am very happy with it. I got them special ordered through costco for a sweetheart price last year. under 800 for 4 installed if I remember correctly.

Any winter tire is going to be an improvement. Costco has great prices and great warranty. I've used Firestone, Michelin, Blizzak, and Toyo and haven't found any to be crappy. Definitely go dedicated winter though - avoid the suggestions for Duratracs or BFG's.

 

If you're looking for A/T tread with good life I recommend the Hankook Dynapro ATM. I go through A/T tires like a fat kid goes through a MacDonalds drive through on my work F150 and IMHO they are the longest lasting/quiet on highway/best grip combination on the market.

That being said any snow tire is better on ice than an A/T .

 

Like some of the others said....stay away from wide tires and stick with the thinner ones to cut through the snow instead of floating on top of it.

 

Never had an issue with my 285's and snow.

 

I have been doing some research and I think I am going to go with these Nokians:

https://shop.kaltire.com/tiresdetails1/tireid/7037/

I have run their WR and WRG2 which weren't even a full winter tire on my cars and they were awesome even in the snow/ice.

 

I've been running General's Altimax Artics since my first winter with the truck in '08. Best tires I've ever owned. I do the Vancouver-Calgary run every Christmas, and they've gotten me through conditions I'd of never dreamed possible in a 2wd truck.

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Nokian WR G2's for my summer wheels, which are supposed to be pretty outstanding in the snow/ice for an all-weather tire. No personal experience to report on those, but here's a good review of them from a fellow TW member:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wh...s-mountain-goat-like-traction-year-round.html

 

Nokian's are awesome! I run the Rotiiva's on my truck year round and love them in the snow and ice.

 

Ordered a set of Rotiiva's today and will be mounted next week.