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Old 10-14-2003, 11:44 PM #1
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Post Winter Tires for 03 Runner
I am looking to put some winter tires on my V8 2003 Runner. I am trying to decide between the Bridgestone Blizzak DMZ2 tires or the Michelin 4x4 Alpins. I am getting the 16" steel rims from Toyota to put them on as no 17" rims are made yet.
I need members to give their views on which would be better? The Michelins are $100 cheaper for a set.
Here in Southern Ontario Canada we have a mixed bag of snow ice and slush. The amount of snow can vary from quite a bit to none.
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With the larger brake rotors, will the 16" wheels work?
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My service manager suggested the 16" rims for the vehicle as Toyota does not make a steel 17" model yet. I have to assume that he knows of what he speaks. The brakes on the Limited are NOT the bigger ones that come on the Sport model.
I have found that TOYO makes a winter tire of that size. Does anyone wish to comment on how they are or just how Toyo tires are in general? The price is cheaper.
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i have toyo proxe s/t's on mine right now and love them. there quiet handle well in the rain and see, to wear well. only have them for a few months. but i have no experince in the winter or with other toyo models.

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Guys, I just got a brand new set of the 17" limited wheels from EBAY for $436 plus shipping that I will use as a winter tire set. This is the second brand new set I have seen. Keep an eye out on EBAY for some great catchs. I am not sure what they retail new for but has to be around $200 - $300 each.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2438822463

Also what have you heard about the Z3 Blizzaks over the Z2's any good word on them?


Here is another auction where a set was sold for a little over $400.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2436979687

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