What’s the best solve for Snow Tires on LC/LC?

[LandCruiserJ]

I’m going to be doing a lot of snow driving this winter (if nature is kind to New England). And I’m a believer in dedicated snow tires. I’ve had a set for each of my previous cars that at put on in the late fall and use all winter.

I have the OEM 20” wheels on my LC LC. I want a second set of wheels so I can swap out quickly and efficiently (even by myself).

What do you think is the best approach?

1) Buy a used or new set of OEM wheels, and put 20” snow tires on them?

2) But a used or new set of wheels for 18’s (assuming a different wheel size) from TireRack and put a set of 18” snow tires on them?

Saw a thread here on so-called “replica” wheels. I’ve gotten several sets of wheels from TireRack over the years (BBS, OZ) and have had excellent results.

If anyone is within 150 miles of NYC and is selling their wheels, would certainly consider. Thanks!

 

[NoMe cruiser]

Personally I like the look of the stock 18” wheel from the FE or lc/lc. I haven’t seen any aftermarket wheels that look better. If you have a set of snow tires you’re looking at check to see which sizes are offered in each 18” or 20”.

2024 Toyota LAND CRUISER Tundra Sequoia 18" FACTORY OEM WHEELS RIMS Set of 4 | eBay

These also fit 2022-2024 Tundra, Sequoia and the 2024-25 Tacoma. These do not work on 5lug Tundra These DO NOT fit 2023 and older land cruiser. Wheels are in GOOD used condition in my opinion.

www.ebay.com

 

[batchelor22]

Quite a few folks sell their factory wheels, I bought a set of 18’s w TPMS very cheap and then threw on a good snow tire. The vehicle is set up to hold two sets of codes so once programmed in, easy switches between seasons.

 

[DaChronisseur]

I put some Blizzaks in 275/60r20 on the wheels that came with the LC and then some Yokohama X-ATs on an aftermarket 18" wheel for the summer.

 

[Altitude]

My plan is to put a set of snows on the 20” wheels that come with my LC. DMV2 or Hakkas, depending on what is still available in mid December.

Then next spring I’ll buy some refurbished OEM 18” Tundra wheels from Detroit Wheel & Tire (~$1K) and put some Nokian nAT tires on those.