18’’ or 20’’ for winter?

[jptruck]

I’m giving it a shot this winter with the Falken wildpeaks. Ask me how it worked out next spring!

For reference I ski ~50 days up the #2 sketchiest road.

(It’s not actually that sketchy 99% of the time, but it was funny to see it in an article)

Red Mountain pass into Silverton should be #1 on that list, easy.

Get thyself some dedicated snow tires. The difference is large on stopping power and traction.

 

[TrailWhale]

Get thyself some dedicated snow tires. The difference is large on stopping power and traction.

I have Blizzaks on my RAV4 and have been driving winter tires seasonally most of my life. Sorry for the lack of context on my other post. I’m going to try this winter with the wildpeaks on the cruiser to see how they actually manage my winter conditions. A lot of folks around here (mountain west) seem to do fine with AT tires year round on far less capable trucks. So we’ll see! I do love me my Blizzaks though.

Ask me how it worked out next spring!

 

[NJ2VT]

I am going with the Wildpeaks on my LC with 20’s. I had these tires on my Grand Cherokee and they were lights out in many deep snowy Vermont winters.

 

[crazycruizer]

I just bought some LCLC take offs with original sensors in them. I have read that our vehicles can store two sets of TPMS codes so I guess I will find out if that is true or not.

I just put on a new set of 18’ rims (bought from a forum member) with Toyo Observer winter tires (got a good deal through Toyota). I had my dealership install and balance the new tires, and program the new TPMS. Paid $160+taxes and waited 3hrs… They confirmed that there are now 2 sets of IDs stored in the system, so from now on I should be able to just swap wheels myself and select the TPMS set from the onboard system. Will keep you posted.

 

[fhb]

Surprised that the tools to dismount, balance and remount tires can be had for just a few hundred dollars! Or are you talking about jack/impact wrench/sockets to install wheels?

He'd be referring to the latter. I have a Milwaukee 1/2" impact, floor jack and torque wrench for about the same amount of $$ as noted. Doing 3 vehicle tire swaps, twice a year, ....so had payback in 1 year. Impact gets used for other things in my farm shop.

 

[batchelor22]

I just bought some LCLC take offs with original sensors in them. I have read that our vehicles can store two sets of TPMS codes so I guess I will find out if that is true or not.

Just to confirm, it is true. Two sets of sensors stored, no issues whatsoever. Should note that both sets of sensors are Toyota branded not third party.

 

[dlepoide]

I decided to buy a set of winter tires given that I’ll be driving all winter on icy/snowy roads, and wanted to get some peace of mind. I own a LCLC which comes with 20in wheels, and am considering Cooper Discoverer Snow Claw vs Bridgestone Blizzak plus few others, though options are limited in that rim size, so I’m exploring the 18in too. Since this is my first truck, would you recommend 18in or 20in for winter? Any other suggestions for other winter tires? Thanks for your advice!

From the great white North....18" with Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 rubber.....awesome snows

 

[Stage7]

I decided to buy a set of winter tires given that I’ll be driving all winter on icy/snowy roads, and wanted to get some peace of mind. I own a LCLC which comes with 20in wheels, and am considering Cooper Discoverer Snow Claw vs Bridgestone Blizzak plus few others, though options are limited in that rim size, so I’m exploring the 18in too. Since this is my first truck, would you recommend 18in or 20in for winter? Any other suggestions for other winter tires? Thanks for your advice!

I say if you already have the 20" wheels just go with them. You'll only be using them for snow and ice and at lesser speeds. Save your money for something cool for your rig when you can play in it.

 

[Stage7]

I’m relatively a fan of a second set of winter wheels, but not understanding how that approach is more cost effective. If we pay $700-$1500 for that second set of wheels, how much are your tire stores charging you guys to swap tires?

$200-250 depending on if it's 4 or 5 wheels for my shop.

 

[Altitude]

DM-V2s on my LC last night; I used the OEM 20s. 275/60 and it’s surprising how much better just that much more width looks in the wheel well. They should have made that the OEM size, I think.

I kept the Dunlops but hopefully I’ll convince myself to sell them and put a set of ATs on 18s next spring. It’s only money.