#Snow or #Ice Driving Questions/Concerns/Experiences /Tires
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The GX460 has probably the best true 4-Wheel Drive System on the planet. I'm now going to be really direct ... no matter the drive-train system ... no matter how sophisticated ... unless the tires can translate traction to the road surface, you are wasting your time. The OEM tires supplied on ANY and all Toyota or Lexus "body-on-frame" vehicles are absolute garbage ... Dunlop or Bridgestone .. both not worth driving further than to Discount Tire to purchase real tires for the trade-in offset for new tire purchase.
Your issue ... the tires. Period.
Your issue ... the tires. Period.
It has Goodyear Endurance tires on it (not sure if there is a more specific model, they were covered in snow when I looked today) For what it's worth I assume they are All-Seasons but they really look more like a summer/dry kind of tire.
What is the go-to tire recommended here for cold-weather snowy areas of the country? Just to clarify, northern Colorado doesn't get lambasted with several blizzards a year, winters are relatively mild and bog snow storms are short lived and often melt off within a few days.
Thanks again for the insight.
Mark
Unrelated: Did my thread get merged with another post from 2017? Mods: Can that be...undone please?
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We have a 2019 here in Castle Rock, CO ... and traction hasn't been a problem at all. And we have the same crappy tires ... but they have not been horrible. But the review I read classified them as quite poor on snow and ice, so I have getting new tires on the list. But personally we have not slid around in them yet, which I am thankful for. What pressure are your tires at?
I have no clue what pressure they are at but I will check tomorrow...I see where your going here.
Ironically my Mom just bought a '22 GX and hasn't mentioned any issues but now I'm going to peek at her tires.
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Thanks for the info.
It has Goodyear Endurance tires on it (not sure if there is a more specific model, they were covered in snow when I looked today) For what it's worth I assume they are All-Seasons but they really look more like a summer/dry kind of tire.
What is the go-to tire recommended here for cold-weather snowy areas of the country? Just to clarify, northern Colorado doesn't get lambasted with several blizzards a year, winters are relatively mild and bog snow storms are short lived and often melt off within a few days.
Thanks again for the insight.
Mark
Unrelated: Did my thread get merged with another post from 2017? Mods: Can that be...undone please?
It has Goodyear Endurance tires on it (not sure if there is a more specific model, they were covered in snow when I looked today) For what it's worth I assume they are All-Seasons but they really look more like a summer/dry kind of tire.
What is the go-to tire recommended here for cold-weather snowy areas of the country? Just to clarify, northern Colorado doesn't get lambasted with several blizzards a year, winters are relatively mild and bog snow storms are short lived and often melt off within a few days.
Thanks again for the insight.
Mark
Unrelated: Did my thread get merged with another post from 2017? Mods: Can that be...undone please?
The best "All-Season" tire for light winter use is the Michelin Defender LTX ... given the tread has a significant amount of "siping" for improved traction on packed snow and ice. Beyond that, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta is probably the best winter tire available ... made in Finland where they live with snow for the majority of the year.
For me ... I run Michelin Defenders on the stock (pretty) wheels ... and have Nokian Studded tires mounted on steel wheels for the limited time we have snow here in the PNW. I lived in Fort Collins for many years ... so know the weather ... given the altitude, the roads dry out quickly after a snow event ... so unless you need to "plow your own path" ... the Michelin Defender LTX tires are probably the best for all-year use ... and they have a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty ... and are quiet, and have top-rated dry and wet performance.
Last edited by ASE; Mar 10, 2022 at 07:46 AM.
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"All-Season" tires ... yet another "marketing speak" term that misrepresents. "All-Season" is a 3-Season Tire ... so unless the tire is "Three-Peak" rated, it is not considered a winter use tire ... https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=125
The best "All-Season" tire for light winter use is the Michelin Defender LTX ... given the tread has a significant amount of "siping" for improved traction on packed snow and ice. Beyond that, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta is probably the best winter tire available ... made in Finland where they live with snow for the majority of the year.
For me ... I run Michelin Defenders on the stock (pretty) wheels ... and have Nokian Studded tires mounted on steel wheels for the limited time we have snow here in the PNW. I lived in Fort Collins for many years ... so know the weather ... given the altitude, the roads dry out quickly after a snow event ... so unless you need to "plow your own path" ... the Michelin Defender LTX tires are probably the best for all-year use ... and they have a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty ... and are quiet, and have top-rated dry and wet performance.
The best "All-Season" tire for light winter use is the Michelin Defender LTX ... given the tread has a significant amount of "siping" for improved traction on packed snow and ice. Beyond that, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta is probably the best winter tire available ... made in Finland where they live with snow for the majority of the year.
For me ... I run Michelin Defenders on the stock (pretty) wheels ... and have Nokian Studded tires mounted on steel wheels for the limited time we have snow here in the PNW. I lived in Fort Collins for many years ... so know the weather ... given the altitude, the roads dry out quickly after a snow event ... so unless you need to "plow your own path" ... the Michelin Defender LTX tires are probably the best for all-year use ... and they have a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty ... and are quiet, and have top-rated dry and wet performance.
Mark
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One accident is all it takes to where the vehicle will then never be the same ... and this assumes no one was injured or worse ... so considering the insurance deductible alone, purchasing quality tires is a no-brainer and well worth the forward investment.
Last edited by ASE; Mar 10, 2022 at 09:36 AM.
Agreed. Michelin Defender LTX M/S are hands down is the best AS tire made IMO. I have run everything, and the GX with these shoes will out perform almost anything on the road. They don’t look awesome….but they are damned good.
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Agree ... look like "Soccer Mom" tires but perform better than almost any knarley A/T tire off-road and are fantastic in light winter conditions.
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Does Goodyear happen to have an equivalent or very similar tire to the to the Michelin Defender LTX M/S? I'm not trying to cheap out but I have a 33.5% off coupon for Goodyears.
Thanks!
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