hollis woods
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if i put winter tires onto my 20 inch limited rims, what tires should i or can i get in a 245 60 20?
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winter tires on 20 inch rims...
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hollis woods
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winter tires
it comes with summer tires... tirerack has only the blizzak in the oem size...blizzaks are only really good the first year.
it comes with summer tires... tirerack has only the blizzak in the oem size...blizzaks are only really good the first year.
Batang.Gapo
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Shorter stopping distance is one of the most important attributes of winter tires.
Intruder
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It's a little more expensive initially, but if it were me I'd get the winter tires on separate wheels in a smaller diameter. Having more sidewall improves your handling in deeper snow, but it's also easier on your beads if you aren't putting them onto wheels and removing them twice a year. With winter tires on separate wheels you can also change from summer to winter tires yourself if you want. I know around here all the tire shops are booked up when the snow starts to fly...
philsey
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Hmmmmm ..... Can you support this?
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1engineer
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Like anything else depends on the milage. They are a softer compound so they will of course wear faster but if you don't put many miles on them they will be fine - just don't buy any winter tire expecting a 70K tread life because there aren't any I know of.
To the other poster a few posts up: Even though most 4Runners are 4WD winter tires are a good idea especially in locations with lots of ice. A good winter tire will improve stopping distances greatly, as was pointed out above. I live in an area where we get a lot of snow but a good all season coupled with 4WD does ok for me. I will be getting some AT tires fairly soon though as I have around 20K on the stock rubber. I do not like winter with worn tires!
dekeman
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Save yourself a lot of grief and get 17-inch rims and install a quality winter tire. The two sets will then last twice as long since you're only on them for part of the year, plus the brutal sandblasting of snow and salt won't destroy those nice 20-inch rims.
As for whether winter tires are necessary, it depends on where you live. Any region where the temp in winter regularly doesn't climb above 7C, you need them. That is point at which "all season" tires (there is no such thing) harden and the treads become less pliable. Winter tires have softer compounds and stay pliable, well into the -20 range. They don't just work in snow and ice, they work in the cold.
Tires are often underestimated for what they do. But next time you back out of your garage, look at those four tiny patches where your 4,660-lb vehicle was parked. Those four contact points are the only thing that keeps all that mass adhered to the road. No doubt you want those contact points to work as well as they possibly can.
As for whether winter tires are necessary, it depends on where you live. Any region where the temp in winter regularly doesn't climb above 7C, you need them. That is point at which "all season" tires (there is no such thing) harden and the treads become less pliable. Winter tires have softer compounds and stay pliable, well into the -20 range. They don't just work in snow and ice, they work in the cold.
Tires are often underestimated for what they do. But next time you back out of your garage, look at those four tiny patches where your 4,660-lb vehicle was parked. Those four contact points are the only thing that keeps all that mass adhered to the road. No doubt you want those contact points to work as well as they possibly can.
oilerjet
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I live in Edmonton, Alberta - we get more than our fair share of cold, snow and ice and I have never felt the need for winter tires. If I had a car/van then I would, but with 4x4 vehicles, they seem to work just fine. I understand that stopping will improve, but then there is the cost and storage of new tires/wheels.
dekeman
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Braking, cornering, acceleration and SAFETY all improve, regardless if you're driving a Lada or 4R Limited. Yes, winter tires are expensive, but consider the cost of the often unfortunate circumstance of not having traction when it's most needed — damaged vehicle and reduced value, possibly damaged health or lost mobility, lost time, hassles of insurance and repairs and rentals.
I don't understand why someone would spend $40,000 on a vehicle and not $1,000 or less on tires that would make them or their family members safer in all the seasons. Not trying to be a scaremonger, the stats speak for themselves.
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i agree, i always buy winter tires. even with 4wd they are a lot better especially on ice and hard pack where you can't start or stop. if you try good quality winter tires you will never go back!
oilerjet
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It would be safer if we all wore helmets too...
My $40,000 vehicle is plenty safe already for my liking.
Terribly ignorant statement. Your 40k vehicle is worthless if the rubber that meets the road sucks, and the yoko's and bridgestones that come standard on the 4runner limited are pretty bad. Tires are one of the most important, if not the most important parts on your vehicle. I cant belive the amount of people i know that simply dont care about their tires, and think all tires are the same.
philsey
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I'm betting the cost of my steelies and Blizzaks is one-fourth of those on your Taco.
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Batang.Gapo
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Absolutely agree with you...
philsey
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This has been discussed lots. I believe the two most-common (on here) dedicated snow tires are the Nokian Hakkapeliittas, and Bridgestone Blizzaks.
I once had a Canadian website which evaluated snow tires, and pronounced Nokians best and Bridgestones next best.
Many members use AT tires, and consider them good for snow use too.
I have Blizzaks for my 4R and the wife's CRV, and they perform well for us.
Intruder
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I've driven Pirelli Snow Sports and Michelin X-Ice Xi2s on cars and the Michelins were way better. I haven't had my 4Runner long enough to have driven in the winter with it, but from what everyone says the Duratracs I have on it are good on snow and ice.
