farnhamstj
Hard Core 4+
Another plug for Nitto TG great in the snow and all around AT tire. Those yokohama's look like they'd stick pretty good.
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What is the best 33 inch plus snow and ice tire?
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Nice looking tire...Honestly, ever since I dumped the Durango I haven't felt the need to have winter tires...The Toyos are not the best in snow (as Nakman mentions) but the 80 just isn't the "sled" that the Durango was. I ran the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos in the summer and they weren't really that bad in the winter either...
My Nitto TG were good all last winter. But next time (after lift and going to 35s) I'm thinking the Goodyear Duratrac's or Nokian Vatiiva's as winter tires. Duratrac should prove better off highway but I'm guessing the Vatiiva will out perform on highway regardless of road condition. Well maybe not big snow drifts.
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RockRunner
Hard Core 4+
My vote is for the Nitto TG, we just got them on the FJC and my wife loves them. She has driven to work during this entire snow storm with no problems what so ever. I am still deciding if I am going to ge those on my Dodge 2500 or the Hankook A/t's. They are similar to the Toyo's A/T.
My biggest issue is the E rating and the Nitto's come in an E, not sure of the Hankooks'. I never liked the BFG A/T's, they were OK in the snow. On the rocks they did OK but got choped pretty easy. JMO
My biggest issue is the E rating and the Nitto's come in an E, not sure of the Hankooks'. I never liked the BFG A/T's, they were OK in the snow. On the rocks they did OK but got choped pretty easy. JMO
I noticed something interesting in the deep snow on top of Wise Mountain on the 40s Only Run: The BFG A/Ts worked far better than most half worn mud tires. Ask Marco or Terry Tubb. The BFG A/Ts on my wife's 4Runner are excellent in the snow and ice (235/85 16 pizza cutters).
That said, the TrXus on my 80 are STILL hands down the best snow and ice tire I've ever driven on. And that includes Nokian Vatiiva's and Michelin Arctic Alpins, neither of which work at all on trails. I am overdue for a new set (35K on these) and they still grab as well as the near new A/Ts. It's like the promo says on the Interco site:
That's all I have to say about that.
No secret I loath my KM2's. However, they pull great in the snow. I broke out my grooving iron the day before we started getting snow. I stayed mild but used a 1/8" knife and doubled the side lug syping and cut the factory sypes deeper. WOW! Ice traction and lateral traction increased! I had to work at getting them to spin when others struggled to climb a couple nearby roads. The narrow grooves wont help much in snow but allowing the tread to flex more will. Hard to tell but I swear they are quieter too! Headed out in an hour in quest of the great Wapiti so I'll let you know how they did.
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
Good hunting o mighty one! You are lucky, you have snow. 2nd rifle was a bust; when we did have snow they just laid down somewhere. No tracks at all. Still a successful trip!
+1 on both counts. Very happy. Better when new than when half gone.
+1 on both counts. Very happy. Better when new than when half gone.
LXBRADY
Hard Core 4+
X3 on the MTR's. I have these siped on the FJC and they have never let me down on the road or the trail.
It is a toss up between Truxs and the Kevlar MTR's next time around....moving to 35's
It is a toss up between Truxs and the Kevlar MTR's next time around....moving to 35's
After driving the 40 around with siped MTRs for nearly 3 weeks, including this latest snow, I've been pretty impressed with them. Mine are siped though like Steve's. That said, I've noticed my siped MTRs have had a lot more issues with "chucking" due to the siping off road than my Toyos have. And the MTRs have only seen a couple off road trips (Kingston Peak and Slaughter House) compared to the Toyos on the LX which have seen 10x as much trail time. I'm not sure I'd sipe another set of MTRs
Steve I would lean towards the Kevlar MT/R's mainly because of how fast those Trixies will wear- you could likely get 3-4 years on the MT/R's. Another check mark in the plus column for the Toyos- I've got 30,000 miles on mine, and still lots of tread left, a good year away from needing to worry about what's next.
Though it is fun to worry... in fact I rather enjoy talking about tires.
Though it is fun to worry... in fact I rather enjoy talking about tires.
LXBRADY
Hard Core 4+
I would agree with the chunking. If you want a MT to perform better on ice I recommend to sipe them.
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
I have always run my MT/Rs unsiped. BFG MTs? Oh my, I would not run them at all without siping.
LXBRADY
Hard Core 4+
Steve I would lean towards the Kevlar MT/R's mainly because of how fast those Trixies will wear- you could likely get 3-4 years on the MT/R's. Another check mark in the plus column for the Toyos- I've got 30,000 miles on mine, and still lots of tread left, a good year away from needing to worry about what's next.
Though it is fun to worry... in fact I rather enjoy talking about tires.
Thanks for the input on the tire..........I dig tires also. I find my self identifying tire tracks in the snow and mud. Friends are mine are shocked that I pay 1K plus for a set....they bitch and moan every time they have to replace a set and the tires are more than $100 per. Also, they expect all seasons to do well on ice and corner like summer tires when dry.