Best winter tires for a 4runner??

runnahmike

runnahmike

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Hey everyone, Im thinking about getting some different tires for my 3rd gen for the winter.
Currently I have BF Goodrich All-Terrains and I personally think they are not that good in the snow. Now... snow IS a terrain isnt it?

What do you guys suggest?
Does anyone run studs?

Thanks!
 
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I don't know how bad the winter is where you are because I have never been there. I personally like Michelin LTX A/T-2. We get more ice storms than snow in Missouri though. Try a quick search and you will see many people have different opinions as to what tires they like.

Evan
 
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runnahmike said:
Hey everyone, Im thinking about getting some different tires for my 3rd gen for the winter.
Currently I have BF Goodrich All-Terrains and I personally think they are not that good in the snow. Now... snow IS a terrain isnt it?

What do you guys suggest?
Does anyone run studs?

Thanks!
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Mostly snow.....but Ice storms (like the one that just caused me to lose my power for 4 days) do happen!
 

I'm looking for some new tires as well! However, I AM looking at the BFG A-Ts. I'm thinking about going 32" even though they rub a little b/c I want something that looks rugged. I was also considering the Mud-Terrains. From what I understand, Muds are worse on the snow so that is an obvious downside but I think I would love the extra grip during the dry off-road season. What do you suggest? I looked at those Michelin LTX A/T-2 that greyghost suggested but I think I need a little more rugged look that that. If I'm about to through a grand down on some tires I want the right kind and the right look. Please post all suggestions! Thanks!

Doug
 
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Heres the token Revo bump. :D

They are probably not THE best dedicated snow tire, but for an all-season tire I have been amazed at their snow performance. It's -11 deg here right now and so there is plenty of ice and snow, they really do a great job of grabbing and they wont make you want to poke your eyes out from road noise on the highway either.
 
Here is some of the favorites here.
What works for you may be different.
Tons of tire threads , try a search.


BFG AT
Revo AT
Mich AT2
Nitto TG AT
 
I've had the following on my 4Runners:

Michelin LTX
Bridgestone REVO's
Firestone Destination LT's
Firestone Destination AT's

IMO, the best compromise for highway and snow are the REVO's. HOWEVER, for the best snow performance of the bunch and still being reasonable on the highway, my vote goes to the Destination AT's.

I have the Destination AT's now on my '00 SR5 with over 27,000 miles on them and probably another 25,000 left. If they fit my '08 I'd swap.
 
Been driving around all day, in snow, here in Kansas on Revos without one single problem. Lots of grip; personally I think this is one of the best tires for the money!
 
picked up Cooper Discoverer ATR and they have worked very well so far in the wet and sloppy to fresh powder like were getting tonight. let it snow ,let it snow
 
I just put on Revo's - had stock Dunlops prior to that.

We just had a significant snow storm here in Seattle area - now the roads are glare ice in many places.

The Revo's are a dream in these conditions. Uphill is NEVER a problem.

Down steep hills on the glare ice they have held very well. I'm creeping down but never lose control.

I never put the Dunlops in that situation - so can't directly compare them.

But I sure stand behind the Revo's. They have been great.
 
since its snowin' in ME right now, I'll help out a fellow Mainer.

nokian wr - for year round on-road use in all conditions (severe weather rated) and good tread life from feedback i have read

nokian hakka's- high traction for snow / winter use only. new nokian studded tire models have a newly designed stud to enhance traction and reduce noise.

nokian vatiiva a/t - is a great all season tire that performs well in the snow. it has a similar tread pattern to the revo, but more siping and good rubber compound for year round traction on and off-road

bridgestone blizzak - great snow tire. soft compound, wears quickly, special compound only lasts for 2/3 of the overall life of the tire

toyo observe open country g02 plus. very interesting winter only option. I would have considered purchasing these, but no dealer around my way could get them when I was shopping. they use a silica compound to remove the water layer from the contact patch and ground up walnut shells to "bite" into snow and ice.
 
I decided to put on Michelin X-Ice this year. So far so good. I have had great luck with them on my car too.
 
BFG A/Ts all the way. I have the 32 inch on my 2006 and they will go through any amount of snow. We get quite a bit in Montana and I have yet to get stuck. I used to have a 78 Land Cruiser. Had the same tires on that...never once got stuck in snow...was able plow through feet and feet of snow. BFG all the way...plus they have a tough square lug look and mine only rub the inner fender wells at full lock.
 
runnahmike said:
Hey everyone, Im thinking about getting some different tires for my 3rd gen for the winter.
Currently I have BF Goodrich All-Terrains and I personally think they are not that good in the snow. Now... snow IS a terrain isnt it?

What do you guys suggest?
Does anyone run studs?

Thanks!
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A few questions they do perform well in snow so, I'm wondering about how your pressures are set , how many miles on the tires , and what type of snow do you have there , hard packed wet , light dry , ect.... basically moisture content. This all makes a difference as well as outside temp's.

I have had many , many set's of BFG's and honestly never let me down. A lot have them here an love them , they are also severe weather rated .

Fill us in a little more :D
 
I think Rook's post says a lot. You want a tire that rides well on dry and wet days. You also want a tire that wont skate on snow and ice. I think all the tires here would do the trick. People here in Alaska where you get very powdery snow and then icy conditions run the Blizzaks and XIce. They steer away from studs unless commuting over highway at speeds greater than 40 mph. The Nokians are very popular here but people go for the Michelins and X Ice as they are available at Costco. The test in my own mind is say you get 4 feet of snow and next day it rains. Which tires are going to have that grip to get you through the heavy stuff and protect you and your family from sliding off the road the next day. Tough choice.

I myself have the Scorpions ATR as I like to run at high speed on wet and dry and after snow and ice they fit the bill. They are also very good in winter. good luck. There are a ton of threads here you can search through as a member suggested.
 
I got my BFG A/ts at cotco...i think 183/piece. And to answer the above questions...we get it all in Montana...early in the season like now, it's a very dry fluffy snow. Late in the season, March or April it's much more of a heavy wet snow. BFGs tackle it all...I have mine inflated at 40lbs..might be a little high but i was towing my camper not too long ago...did some snow camping in my pop up. It's got a spot up front for an atv, so went out in the mountains and had a good ol' time. That's about all I have to say about that.
 
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