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  1. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    Holy shit, installed these not a moment too soon,...

    Holy shit, installed these not a moment too soon, some seriously gnarly driving on Hwy 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling and all the way over Gore Pass to Oak Creek. Never felt even a small slide.
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    allow me to digress from whatever is going on in...

    allow me to digress from whatever is going on in here...



    Got some Blizzaks installed today. First time ever having a second set of wheels with snow tires, I feel like such a grownup.
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  3. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    Thanks! Getting some Blizzaks put on Thursday. ...

    Thanks! Getting some Blizzaks put on Thursday. Will be tough to bite the bullet but will be great to have dedicated snows.
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    I actually figured that one out, I think Discount...

    I actually figured that one out, I think Discount Tire charges $60/tire to install/program.

    Found a guy in Denver selling a set of wheels for $175, getting them on Wednesday. I think it's gonna be...
  5. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    makes sense, thanks yall.

    makes sense, thanks yall.
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    I guess a second question: Do I need to buy a...

    I guess a second question: Do I need to buy a second set of wheels? Is there any reason not to have Discount Tire just switch them out for me each season?
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    Trying to be ahead of the curve and considering...

    Trying to be ahead of the curve and considering going to two sets of wheels for my rig (2018 Sequoia) for next winter. Seems like the big investments are a) buying a second set of wheels and b) snow...
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    You guys are making me feel a lot better about...

    You guys are making me feel a lot better about the $850 I spent this spring to get new tires for my Sequoia.
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    I usually run mine for 4 winters, but overall I...

    I usually run mine for 4 winters, but overall I agree. For winters 3 and 4, the 3PMSF thing is just a logo on the tire, it's otherwise meaningless. For tires I run all year, I figure I may as well...
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    On my Sequoia I have had General Grabber AT2s and...

    On my Sequoia I have had General Grabber AT2s and Hankook Dynapro ATMs. Both with the snowflake rating. Both wore ok, not great. Both were great in the snow for the first couple of years, then...
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    Eh, I'd say it depends on where you live and how...

    Eh, I'd say it depends on where you live and how frequently you drive on snow vs pavement.
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    I have the Dynapro ATM on my Sequoia and have...

    I have the Dynapro ATM on my Sequoia and have been generally happy with them.
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    I think you throwing out the BFGs has sent the...

    I think you throwing out the BFGs has sent the recommendations down the wrong path, because none of these things I highlighted point to an AT tire unless that's really the style you want regardless...
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    I think the BFGs are overkill for your use. From...

    I think the BFGs are overkill for your use. From what I have read (but not used), the Michelin Defender LTX is a great choice for your use. I don't run separate snows so I need something a bit better...
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    I have the tundra's brother (Sequoia) and the LTX...

    I have the tundra's brother (Sequoia) and the LTX has always been on my list (but always have gotten something with the snowflake).
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    Discount Tire has always treated me well, even as...

    Discount Tire has always treated me well, even as mentioned, repairing tires for free that I didn't buy there, and replacing a tire I did buy there but didn't buy the road hazard warranty.
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    Those are what I bought recently, so far I like...

    Those are what I bought recently, so far I like them
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    I just got the Hankooks so can't really comment...

    I just got the Hankooks so can't really comment on their performance yet (they seem fine, and did really well during the 4 wheeling on the White Rim, but haven't seen snow yet). They were really...
  19. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    Out the door for about $700, so can't complain...

    Out the door for about $700, so can't complain (and have a $50 rebate coming). Nice to have some new shoes on.

    Price went up to $142 but I got the $130 price.
  20. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    According to Discount Tire, the $164 version is a...

    According to Discount Tire, the $164 version is a discontinued model that they leave on their website (not sure why it can't just say "discontinued" and not "order now, available in 3-5 days". In...
  21. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    So, now considering the Dynapro ATM RF10 (lot of...

    So, now considering the Dynapro ATM RF10 (lot of fucking letters), based on other stuff in this thread.

    Can someone explain the difference between this...
  22. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    And the Falkens seem to be on national backorder,...

    And the Falkens seem to be on national backorder, so not sure what to do now, probably the Michelins? Hope for a rebate?
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    Just ordered a set of the Falken's. Discount...

    Just ordered a set of the Falken's. Discount Tire price matched Walmart's price, so about $147/tire.
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    Thanks for that confirmation. Don't care about...

    Thanks for that confirmation. Don't care about off road look. I do care about the 3PMSF rating, which weighs in favor of the Falken, but it's not a deal breaker.

    I think I am down to those 2...
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    A government lawyer driving a 2006 Sequoia with...

    A government lawyer driving a 2006 Sequoia with 170k miles on it.
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    a few people on the Sequoia forum swear by the...

    a few people on the Sequoia forum swear by the Michelin Defender LTX M/S. They say that they handle well in all conditions and have amazing tread life (thus mitigating the extra cost). Anyone here...
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    I don't tow that often, maybe 5 weekends a year...

    I don't tow that often, maybe 5 weekends a year (though 3 years ago I did a 3000 mi road trip, and those could happen). I think the tongue weight is 400-500lbs. Loaded I think it weighs about...
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    I mostly need good manners on street and snow. I...

    I mostly need good manners on street and snow. I tow a small hard side camper too, if that matters. I don't offroad much, but I do the White Rim on occasion so it can't be a complete dog off road,...
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    Thanks for the follow up, PNWBrit. You have a...

    Thanks for the follow up, PNWBrit. You have a Tacoma, right?



    Thanks. What are you running them on?



    Good to hear, I have a Sequoia so similar weight.
  30. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    Bump for any new truck tire intel. 2006...

    Bump for any new truck tire intel.

    2006 Sequoia, and my current tires won't make it through another winter. Probably looking for just another "set it and forget it" tire (ie not snows). What's...
  31. Thread: Truck Tire Time

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    I have the Grabbers and feel the same, lots of...

    I have the Grabbers and feel the same, lots of tread but traction has suffered. Let me know how those work out for you.
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    Thanks, that's helpful, and really fucking...

    Thanks, that's helpful, and really fucking confusing. Using that site, it lists "alternative sizes", and then searching on the BFGs, it lists all sizes they come in. Doesn't look like there is...
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    Again, tire jong, but the OEM size is 265/65/17 ...

    Again, tire jong, but the OEM size is 265/65/17

    And I'm not ready to buy, I plan on running my current tires (General Grabber AT2) through the summer. In the fall, I will either: buy snow tires...
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    The only BFG KO available in my car's size is E...

    The only BFG KO available in my car's size is E rated. That's probably why it's so fucking expensive.
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    I'm a tire JONG. Can someone explain the...

    I'm a tire JONG. Can someone explain the different ratings, and what they mean, what the benefits/tradeoffs are? I don't really understand Aaron's question.
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    FWIW, I had a Nokian truck tire, now...

    FWIW, I had a Nokian truck tire, now discontinued, something like the Vatiiva?, on my Frontier. It had good traction but was toast in 35k miles.
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    I do, though I'm a Discount Tire guy (but price...

    I do, though I'm a Discount Tire guy (but price match is possible). I'm not ready to buy, still have maybe 10k left on current tires. Last I checked, though, the bfgs in my size were ridonkulously...
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    One reason I am considering the LTX M/S, because...

    One reason I am considering the LTX M/S, because while I *like* to think I need a burly snow tire, the reality is that most of my driving is on dry or wet roads, even if most of the miles I do are...
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    Interesting. I was considering the LTX for my...

    Interesting. I was considering the LTX for my next tire because it gets good reviews and supposedly lasts a long time. But after reading these posts, I just looked at tirerack, and it seems that...
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    I have General Grabber AT2s on my Sequoia. Good...

    I have General Grabber AT2s on my Sequoia. Good snow traction, but terrible wear. I have maybe 25k on them and they'll make it through the winter but not much more. Thinking of going with the...
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