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Snow/Mud Tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Markw, Oct 27, 2021.

  1. Oct 27, 2021 at 10:19 PM
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    Markw

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    Looking for Off-road/ snow tire recommendations for 2021Venture model. Was looking for largest tire that would work without requiring any additional suspension modifications. Appreciate any insight.
    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 27, 2021 at 10:52 PM
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    Tons of threads on this. Just search through the forum
     
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    Falken Wildpeaks are by far the most popular. As long as the tire has the 3PMS rating you are good to go. A 275/70/17 tire should...should ....not give you any rubbing issues. If it does rub, and you can handle a drill, the fix is a super easy 5 minute job. This is a common mod. Lots of guys do it. Check the link.

    I run 275's on stock SR5 wheels with a winch and 1/2 bumper. I had to do the fender tuck. Without the added weight I had no rubbing.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69f_Z5QqZJM
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    Snow tires and mud tires are total opposites! Some mud tires are good in deep fresh snow, but most, if not all, are garbage on packed snow and ice.

    For all around use, look for 3 peak mountain snowflake rated all terrains. Even these aren't all equal, so definitely read some reviews.

    There are so many good AT options now, it's hard to think of all of them. Check out some of the tire threads for ideas.

    https://www.4runners.com/forums/wheels-tires.2/

    275/70/17's typically fit without issue, but you're limited to mostly LT options. These are fine if you're going to hit trails with it, but sometimes the LT versions of tires have harder rubber compound and/or less siping than their SL load counterparts, which can decrease your winter traction.

    That said, this is true of the Toyo AT3, but mine are LT and still pretty good in the snow.
     
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