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first season driving my truck in the snow, need some advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco D'Voe, Nov 28, 2010.

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Jan 24, 2011 at 7:19 AM

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Taco D'Voe[OP] initial post: ↑

I've driven front wheel-drive cars in the snow all my life, never had any real issues ripping around and stopping with good snow tires.

Now I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong? do i need different tires? should i be adding weight to the back of the truck? is it just a lack of driving experience?

any suggestions would be appreciated, snow is all gone for now but i want to get this sorted out before the next dump.
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I think you answered your own question. Purchase the proper tire for conditions and you'll have a lot less driveability problems, weight in the pickup bed is only a half measure.

sweater914, Jan 24, 2011

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