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Winters Coming !

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Grand Pooba, Sep 22, 2018.

  1. Sep 22, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Grand Pooba

    Grand Pooba [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I decided to get dedicated snow tires for my taco. I figured ko2 would not be good enough the winters months in Whistler . Check out my new shoes . They are not installed yet .. I also thought why not just get new rims for them too I don't want to keep swapping

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  2. Sep 22, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Looks like you are all set.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    Mojlnir

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    Love the rims, but I might have chosen steelies instead...those are too nice for winter.
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Pine State

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    Not to derail but does anyone know where I can get the cheapest steelies possible for my winter tires? 16's please.
     
  5. Sep 22, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Mojlnir

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    Look for an SR owner upgrading wheels - here or on CL.

    CL prices in Denver have been around $100-$200.
     
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  6. Sep 22, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I have never priced them but I am guessing the Spare Steel Wheels would be pretty reasonable
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    Your choice in wheels is spot on, and K02’s are crappy winter tires, so that’s also a win.
     
  8. Sep 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    phsycle

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    Yup. Plenty of good deals on other alloy Toyota OEM wheels as well.

    By the way, KO2’s were excellent for me during the depths of winter. Plenty of trips to snow covered streets of Wyoming and up to ski resorts.
     
  9. Sep 22, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    CusterFan

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    ebay always has them for sale.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    Hemlocktherm78

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    If they are anything like our Suburu's General tire Altimax Arctic tires you will be happy. An amazing winter tire that has wore VERY well.
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    We literally run the same tires as you on our Subaru.
     

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