All Terrain Tires For Snowy Conditions (1 Viewer)

[zipsick]

Hello Everyone. I just about a 2011 Toyota Tundra 4wherl Drive Truck.
The tires that are on it are Advanta 4TX 850.
LT275/65 R18. I was told by the Dealership they are All Terrain Tires.
We bought the Truck because we live in an area that gets occasional Snow. We were sick of being stuck without transportation when it snowed as our other Truck is just a 2wheel drive and can’t be driven in the snow.
I was so excited to get a Truck that could get us out and about in the snowy times. Then I was reading online about All Terrain Tires being driven in the snow. Some reviews said they are ok and other reviews said not good in the snow. Some said sliding could create dangerous situations.
So anyone who knows about these tires and if they will be good in the snow please let me know. If you know about these tires not being good in the snow please warn me about it. I will replace them. Winter is just around and I want to be prepared. Thank you so much!

 

[zipsick]

Hello Everyone. I just about a 2011 Toyota Tundra 4wherl Drive Truck.
The tires that are on it are Advanta 4TX 850.
LT275/65 R18. I was told by the Dealership they are All Terrain Tires.
We bought the Truck because we live in an area that gets occasional Snow. We were sick of being stuck without transportation when it snowed as our other Truck is just a 2wheel drive and can’t be driven in the snow.
I was so excited to get a Truck that could get us out and about in the snowy times. Then I was reading online about All Terrain Tires being driven in the snow. Some reviews said they are ok and other reviews said not good in the snow. Some said sliding could create dangerous situations.
So anyone who knows about these tires and if they will be good in the snow please let me know. If you know about these tires not being good in the snow please warn me about it. I will replace them. Winter is just around and I want to be prepared. Thank you so much!

 

[zipsick]

I was reading on this subject and was told to check tires for rating markings. I found on the tires M + S and the 3-peak mountain snowflake stamp. I think this is good. I just wanted to add this info. Help still requested on this issue on how good tires will be in the snow.

 

[vipergrhd]

What load range are the current tire since it's an LT? I suggest go to Tire rack.com and you get to look and compare tires. Unless you carry a lot of load a P metric or standard load (SL) tire should work. I'm biased towards BFG KO2 and Falken AT3 they are rated very high in all road conditions.

 

[cruiserpilot]

I was reading on this subject and was told to check tires for rating markings. I found on the tires M + S and the 3-peak mountain snowflake stamp. I think this is good. I just wanted to add this info. Help still requested on this issue on how good tires will be in the snow.

I’ve got a 2010 Tundra 4wd. Trying to sell my Tundra 2wd for the same reason.
I looked up that tire brand. Advanta isn’t a big name tire brand but those tires have a decent
50,000 mile tread warranty over 5 yrs. So not sure how old those on your truck are.
As far as that tire being ok in winter the answer is yes. They actually have decent tire siping
and good tread pattern. Don’t go replacing them just because, but if they are worn to less than
1/3 of tread left I’d be looking for replacement.
One tip in winter if not driving far or fast is to reduce tire pressure just a bit. I think 32 psi is normal
I would consider 28 psi just to soften the grip up a bit. But not if you are going flat out on the highway.
I’m looking for new tires for mine now as the tires I have aren’t very good.
I’m looking at the Falken AT4W right now. BFG AT KO2 or 3 are actually really good in winter
Good Year Wrangler Duratrac also are excellent winter tire

 

[80t0ylc]

Hello Everyone. I just about a 2011 Toyota Tundra 4wherl Drive Truck.
The tires that are on it are Advanta 4TX 850.
LT275/65 R18. I was told by the Dealership they are All Terrain Tires.
We bought the Truck because we live in an area that gets occasional Snow. We were sick of being stuck without transportation when it snowed as our other Truck is just a 2wheel drive and can’t be driven in the snow.
I was so excited to get a Truck that could get us out and about in the snowy times. Then I was reading online about All Terrain Tires being driven in the snow. Some reviews said they are ok and other reviews said not good in the snow. Some said sliding could create dangerous situations.
So anyone who knows about these tires and if they will be good in the snow please let me know. If you know about these tires not being good in the snow please warn me about it. I will replace them. Winter is just around and I want to be prepared. Thank you so much!

I’ve got a 2010 Tundra 4wd. Trying to sell my Tundra 2wd for the same reason.
I looked up that tire brand. Advanta isn’t a big name tire brand but those tires have a decent
50,000 mile tread warranty over 5 yrs. So not sure how old those on your truck are.
As far as that tire being ok in winter the answer is yes. They actually have decent tire siping
and good tread pattern. Don’t go replacing them just because, but if they are worn to less than
1/3 of tread left I’d be looking for replacement.
One tip in winter if not driving far or fast is to reduce tire pressure just a bit. I think 32 psi is normal
I would consider 28 psi just to soften the grip up a bit. But not if you are going flat out on the highway.
I’m looking for new tires for mine now as the tires I have aren’t very good.
I’m looking at the Falken AT4W right now. BFG AT KO2 or 3 are actually really good in winter
Good Year Wrangler Duratrac also are excellent winter tire

2WD pickups with an empty bed are notorious for poor snow performance due to poor weight distribution, most of the vehicle's weight (engine) is over the front axle which provides no power. Some weight in the back helps considerably - 200-500 lbs (good mother in law job...). Even wet snow shoveled in an empty bed can work as it will melt approximately at the same rate as the snow on the roads. Once I was stuck in a dip between 2 roads - kind of like a freeway median with a 2WD Datsun pkup. Got help from a couple of teenage boys. They pushed me to get started, but I couldn't maintain momentum climbing the shallow slope back to the road. So I suggested that they hop in the bed after I got moving, providing some weight over the wheels. I climbed right out to the road - easy peasy. AT tires, or any tire with the "Mountain/snowflake" sidewall image will work in most cases as a winter tire. Dedicated snow tires being best, such as the Bridgestone Blizzak. But they're a softer compound that wears out faster and really an unnecessary expense for milder climates, such as the southwest.

 

[cruiserpilot]

^^^^ Weight can help, but I had almost 1000 lbs in the bed a steel frame with 2" concrete slabs secured inside.
It was all on or forward of the axle, not behind. Time for 4WD. The Toyota 'brake sequence' LS thing is frustratingly
stupid in icy snowy roads. Cooper tires I have just aren't nearly a winter tire either.

 

[80t0ylc]

^^^^ Weight can help, but I had almost 1000 lbs in the bed a steel frame with 2" concrete slabs secured inside.
It was all on or forward of the axle, not behind. Time for 4WD. The Toyota 'brake sequence' LS thing is frustratingly
stupid in icy snowy roads. Cooper tires I have just aren't nearly a winter tire either.

Of course there are limitations to everything. Condition of tires, degree of slope, ambient air temp, glare ice, etc.... I've seen YouTube videos of vehicles sliding around on icy roads like they were on ball bearings. Conditions like that, studs or chains or just stay home.