Winter tire setup
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I have a Premium+ getting ready for delivery at the dealership right now. I am looking to install winter tires on my factory 20" rims. I want to get 275/60-20 and am thinking about studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10's to get a bit more ground clearance and more sidewall.
Has anybody installed 275/60-20's on factory rims with the Premium or Luxury trim.
Is there any difference in suspension clearance from the Overtrail which normally has 33's?
Has anybody installed 275/60-20's on factory rims with the Premium or Luxury trim.
Is there any difference in suspension clearance from the Overtrail which normally has 33's?
I may be stupid, but I'm keeping the stock TOYO OC ATIII's. They are 3PMSF rated, so that should be good enough, no?
We had about 2 feet of snow this weekend and the Toyo’s on the OT have been really good. That said for deep snow At’s will often outperform “true winter” tires. A little squirrely on sheer ice but that’s to be expected.
Where the rubber will hit the pavement ( tire pin ) is when we get a real deep freeze. That’s where I think true winters will leave the toyos behind. It’s only about -10 to -15C here right now. I want to see how they perform in -25 or less and with more ice.
Going to run the Toyos through December and make a call on if dedicated winters make more sense for me, maybe some studs to make this rig a winter king.
Obligatory winter pic above with another guys winter beater haha, this was a week ago before the real deep snow came.
Where the rubber will hit the pavement ( tire pin ) is when we get a real deep freeze. That’s where I think true winters will leave the toyos behind. It’s only about -10 to -15C here right now. I want to see how they perform in -25 or less and with more ice.
Going to run the Toyos through December and make a call on if dedicated winters make more sense for me, maybe some studs to make this rig a winter king.
Obligatory winter pic above with another guys winter beater haha, this was a week ago before the real deep snow came.
I see where you're coming from (up north).
Chances of me seeing those kinds of temps on a regular basis are pretty slim here in north central Kentucky USA. As for these particular tires on ice, my driveway (quarter mile mix of paved/unpaved) will probably be the biggest test that they will see, as we usually have a fair chance at an ice storm here, as opposed to a real deep freeze. The steep grade at the beginning is where we usually get the greatest ice build up. I figure worst case, I'll get a set of chains.
The OC's performed well on wet, much better than the average AT tires, according to the Aussie review of the GX, so I'll see how they do this year. I'm sure they'll be fine, and much better than the Goodyear Assurance shoes that are on my Expedition.
Chances of me seeing those kinds of temps on a regular basis are pretty slim here in north central Kentucky USA. As for these particular tires on ice, my driveway (quarter mile mix of paved/unpaved) will probably be the biggest test that they will see, as we usually have a fair chance at an ice storm here, as opposed to a real deep freeze. The steep grade at the beginning is where we usually get the greatest ice build up. I figure worst case, I'll get a set of chains.
The OC's performed well on wet, much better than the average AT tires, according to the Aussie review of the GX, so I'll see how they do this year. I'm sure they'll be fine, and much better than the Goodyear Assurance shoes that are on my Expedition.
I can't imagine that 'beater' in the snow. I know how my 83 Z28 was, but it was on Eagle GT's, and they would start sliding if there was rain in the forecast. Which was much of the time given that I was in the Pacific NorthWet while I had that car.
2 feet?! Damn bro where do you live, the North Pole?
Pretty much, Santa says hi
Finally got some snow here in Vermont and my Overtrail with Blizzaks just took me up an unplowed mountain road and back without breaking a sweat. I’m such a believer in snow tires I still buy them for my two adult sons who know if they say they “don’t need them” in New York and New Jersey I will insist—and pay. (my grandkids are well worth the cost)!
hello and MC I have never worked for a tire store. I have always bought winter tires. They are a financial commitment to safety so I think they are necessary and easier to work with on dedicated wheels. My observation to years of using them is buy a soft compound tire that will grip instead of spin and take a moment to think about the actual roads you drive for the tire you need. Almost any tire can be converted for deep snow with chains. The soft compound will wear out sooner or be unfit for winter sooner, but work much better. Lastly take a look at your state highway patrol winter tire choice. Cheers!
