"TheOnelectronic" (theoneelectronic)
12/24/2013 at 16:12 • Filed to: snowlopnik
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"TheOnelectronic" (theoneelectronic)
12/24/2013 at 16:12 • Filed to: snowlopnik | 0
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So, for various reasons, I'll be using my Tacoma instead of my usual snow-tired AWD car for this season's snowboarding adventures. The roads here are usually pretty clear, but the best days are the ones where the tourists can't get up the mountain road, so I'd like to maximize my abillity to conquer the snow.
I've got some basic limitations: Even with sandbags in the bed, pickups have poor distribution of weight, and Toyota's ABS system is literally satan. I just pull the fuse anymore.
So, the two obvious options are snow tires and/or snow chains. Regular snow tires offer the most usability the rest of the time, but have the weakest capability. Studded snow tires can be hard to live with when not in snow and ice, and chains can be a pain in the ass to put on and off, although they can be taken off when you've returned to pavement.
I'd likely get the same brand of snow tires I was going to get for the S4 before reasons ; Nokian Hakkaspellchecks. As for studded or not... I'm unsure. I've never used a studded tire before, but since our snow cover is fleeting (New Mexico and all) it's probably not wise.
Chains presumably offer a great deal of traction, though I've never used those, either. It would also (I assume) mean I didn't have to get a new set of tires, and then go through the hassle of switching back during the warmer months.
Any input would be welcome.
Tracks would be way too expensive.
Big Bubba Ray
> TheOnelectronic
12/24/2013 at 17:03 |
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I'd just suggest regular snow tires, sandbags in the bed and a light foot. Besides that, I don't really know any way to make the truck better in the snow.
lonestranger
> TheOnelectronic
12/24/2013 at 17:43 |
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IMO, studs are great in limited circumstances (ice and heavy and/or packed snow), and even then they're only effective if they're sharp. A few months of driving on bare (or simply wet) roads will wear the spikes down to a bunch of ball bearings. At that point, you're better off without studs, regardless of the road condition. On dry, wet, slushy, and certain levels of snow, I'd much rather have studless. Especially if it's a modern, soft, highly siped tire like Nokian, Blizzak, etc.
Nibbles
> TheOnelectronic
12/24/2013 at 18:25 |
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These things
Seriously this would be what I would like to try. Surprisingly your truck will be good in the snow as long as the tires have tread. We put a few hundred lbs of crap in the back (overload leafs are hell in the winter) and couple that with light feet / easy 2nd or 3rd gear starts and we stay out of trouble.
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TheOnelectronic
> Nibbles
12/24/2013 at 20:02 |
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The tires I have currently are... okay in the snow. About what you'd expect from AS tires. The main issue is that I just want some added safety factor.
I cannot stress enough how shitty the ABS is, though. The slightest hint of brake sends it spasming madly into the void.
Also, I can't use that product. My truck is fitted with tires, and those were clearly engineered for use with tyres.