studded tires

nethngbtstk

nethngbtstk

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My gf has a 2wd 08 sport. Silly her bought a 2wd without knowing lol (i was not involved in purchase otherwise not a chance!!). Anyhow we got our first snow fall on the east and she HATES it. Says it’s all over the road. I gotta get her a set of studded tires. What the deal with them, they come studded or they have to be put in separately? Anyone can recommend a brand? Thanks!
 
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The set of E-load range dura trac's I had on my dodge had holes in the outer tread lugs that were threaded for 6mm studs you would have to purchase the studs and install them one 6mm stud at a time though on both sides of the tire. I never used them though they were 35x12.50 tires and there was no way i was going all around that tire with studs I just ran chains when it gets icy lol hope this helps
 
Im pretty sure they need to be studded from the manufacturer, or its recommended. It's usually an additional $15 per tire, well worth it.
 
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Yeah i have dura's too. They have the option to stud. She’s got bfg a/t now but no option to stud.

Honest question for you all, keep bfg up front and run aggressive tire like dura's and stud them or just get 2 blizzaks which are not an aggressive tire but is a snow tire? I dont care just need her to be safe.
 
nethngbtstk said:
Honest question for you all, keep bfg up front and run aggressive tire like dura's and stud them or just get 2 blizzaks which are not an aggressive tire but is a snow tire? I dont care just need her to be safe.
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She still needs to steer right? Get studs or blizzaks on all 4!
 
x2 on all four, you'll probably have to make a decision based on the conditions she's driving in for which way to go. If a snow tire will work go that route if it needs more traction you could get a set of tire chains or go with studded tires. I will say though you dont want to run studded tires or chains on anything other than snow or ice, basically don't drive the chains or studs on asphalt
 
aha2988 said:
I will say though you dont want to run studded tires or chains on anything other than snow or ice, basically don't drive the chains or studs on asphalt
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You won't want too, but you have too. I got 5 seasons out of my last set. 5-6 months on snow/dry asphalt.
 
My tire recommendation would have to be get 4 dedicated snow tires on some cheap steel wheels.

Also, take an afternoon and make sure your gf knows how to drive in winter weather conditions, I live in Canada and my girlfriend and I are both using all seasons currently and have had a couple dumps of snow (including this morning) and if you drive to suite your tires and the conditions you should be ok. Winter tires just make it a lot easier.

You could also put a bit of weight in the back of her 4Runner to keep the rear from getting away on you. might help slightly.

I think chains and studs are a bit overkill for city driving, I understand throwing them on if you're taking a trip through the mountains but if your city even kind of maintains your roads in the winter then there should be no need for studs or chains. Not sure about where you live but here in Calgary we have gravel trucks and plows when it snows.

I thought BFG AT's were decent in the snow.....
 
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Casper421 said:
You won't want too, but you have too. I got 5 seasons out of my last set. 5-6 months on snow/dry asphalt.
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Thats what I thought to. If I get her them they going on now and staying on till winters is over. I dont care about the tires or studs if they wear out. But good to know you can get at least a season out of them

Red said:
My tire recommendation would have to be get 4 dedicated snow tires on some cheap steel wheels.

Also, take an afternoon and make sure your gf knows how to drive in winter weather conditions, I live in Canada and my girlfriend and I are both using all seasons currently and have had a couple dumps of snow (including this morning) and if you drive to suite your tires and the conditions you should be ok. Winter tires just make it a lot easier.

You could also put a bit of weight in the back of her 4Runner to keep the rear from getting away on you. might help slightly.

I think chains and studs are a bit overkill for city driving, I understand throwing them on if you're taking a trip through the mountains but if your city even kind of maintains your roads in the winter then there should be no need for studs or chains. Not sure about where you live but here in Calgary we have gravel trucks and plows when it snows.

I thought BFG AT's were decent in the snow.....
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Definitely going to add some weight in the back for her. Her drive to work every day is highway and local back roads that do not get much attention from plows. I know what she means about the truck being all over the place. Even in my truck if in 2wd and i hit a snow patch going around turns or up a hill, the tires spin instantly and tc takes control. I don’t mind it with gf different story. The BFG's have good tread on them, that’s why i was just thinking about getting 2 tires for rear. Think im wrong about that??
 
nethngbtstk said:
Thats what I thought to. If I get her them they going on now and staying on till winters is over. I dont care about the tires or studs if they wear out. But good to know you can get at least a season out of them



Definitely going to add some weight in the back for her. Her drive to work every day is highway and local back roads that do not get much attention from plows. I know what she means about the truck being all over the place. Even in my truck if in 2wd and i hit a snow patch going around turns or up a hill, the tires spin instantly and tc takes control. I don’t mind it with gf different story. The BFG's have good tread on them, that’s why i was just thinking about getting 2 tires for rear. Think im wrong about that??
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I'm a believer in having all 4 tires match, especially if they are snow tires. you'll definitely want snow tires on the front as well, she'll have much more control that way.

Not sure how much studs cost but if its affordable for you, it woudlnt hurt, especially if she is on back roads that stay covered with snow and ice.
 
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I'm a believer in having all 4 tires match, especially if they are snow tires. you'll definitely want snow tires on the front as well, she'll have much more control that way.

Not sure how much studs cost but if its affordable for you, it woudlnt hurt, especially if she is on back roads that stay covered with snow and ice.
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Yeah I hear what you’re saying. Definitely noted. Damn girl has to buy a 2wd truck lol! A for effort but common!! lol
 
Always have all 4 snow tires of the same brand and make to have the best traction. you dont want one end to have less grip. Bottom line: all 4wheels should be balanced with the same grip
 
Honestly I would skip the studs and just get her a good set of studless snows. I run the nokian Hakka R on my car I keep in Colorado and it performs excellent in the winter. Bridgestone offers a blizzak's in truck sizes. I am bias towards nokian for winter, then to blizzak's second.
 
I have spent the good part of the day looking for a new truck for her. Total pia but its the only thing I keep coming back to a permanent solution. Not sure whats gonna happen cause she just got it 4 mths ago...
 
Don't have to make a mountain out of a mole hill. There are plenty of drivers (even women) who survive in the winter with rwd vehicles. Getting a 4wd it not a bad idea but there is easier ways. Give her a chance to get use to the 4runner, hell shes only driven it a handful of times in bad weather.

This is what I'd do to prep her...Get the best snow tires available, Nokian comes to mind. Put some weight in the back, don't be shy, 400-500lbs back there will significantly improve rear wheel traction. Take her to an empty icy parking lot and practice emergency manuvers. Those things should help keep her going straight, but its still up to her to drive according to the conditions.
 
I thought BFG AT's were decent in the snow....
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BFG AT is a very broad statement, they make several all terrain tires with varying degrees of aggressive tread patterns. The T/A KO's though which most people call BFG AT's are supposed to be awesome in the snow, and from my understanding for many years they were the only all terrain tire to receive the extreme winter weather snow flake. Now lots of tires have that rating.

Idk anything about snow driving though, I've lived on the gulf coast most of my life.
 
Put 4 snow tires on it and let her practices driving in crappy conditions. Maybe instead of snow chains you could get a set of cable chains? They are a lot easier to put on and she could just keep them for severe situations. I've never had them so I dont even know what sizes they come in though.
 
Just a quick note, i heard that BFG ATs are garbage in the snow? Mud tires shouldnt be used in the snow at all thats the reason i got General Grabber AT 2s they are snow flake rated and have the holes to be studded if needed. Siping is what you need to look at for ice n snow. Just used mine in NY/NJ snow for the first time behaved like a champ and yea change all 4 if ya do! (id look at some revo 2s as well they are supposed to be good) good luck.
 
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