Studded Snow tires?
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Studded Snow tires?
I run a 35x12.50x20 Toyo MT but would like to find a good studded snow tire to run during the winter on the stock 18" rims. I tow a 26' enclosed snowmobile trailer
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I use Cooper Discoverer S/T 255/85-16 (33+") with studs as my winter tires. I mounted them on the cheap 6.5" painted steel rims. I didn't want to use the aluminum wheels in the salt we have here, and mar them. I figure if the steels start to look too ugly, a bit of elbow grease and new paint will make them look better.
As far as what you need to fit the 18" rim, I have no idea.
As far as what you need to fit the 18" rim, I have no idea.
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Originally Posted by jetact
would like to find a good studded snow tire to run during the winter on the stock 18" rims.
If you are determined to use the 18" rims, have your OE tires siped- That should help but won't be anything like a true winter tire.
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Just don't try to drive into Ontario with them on the truck as they are banned there.
Also, I notice you are in Oregon; I found the following:
Oregon: Two-year studded tire permit fee cost from $1 - $40 - Based on County of residence. Class D Traffic Infraction of no more than $75 if ticketed for use of studded tires with no permit.
A little piece of trivial fact: Ironically, *HAWAII* felt it was necessary to ban studded tires altogether......
Also, I notice you are in Oregon; I found the following:
Oregon: Two-year studded tire permit fee cost from $1 - $40 - Based on County of residence. Class D Traffic Infraction of no more than $75 if ticketed for use of studded tires with no permit.
A little piece of trivial fact: Ironically, *HAWAII* felt it was necessary to ban studded tires altogether......
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Utahtom 16" wheels won't fit on my truck, the smallest rim that will fit is 17" and that looks very tight. I had the SXT on my last truck and liked them. Last winter when I got my truck I did have the stock tires siped and drilled for studs, beings it was such a mild winter in our area I only went sledding 3 times. They worked ok but I would like a more aggresive and larger tire. Pikachu is that Ontario oregon or Canada? I might have to go another route thanks for the input.
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I was wondering whether or not the 16's would fit. I really do believe the tire manufacturers will make the 17 & 18 inch aggressive tires in the near future. Perhaps there should be an e-mail campaign asking the tire co's why aggressive tires aren't available in 17's & 18's...
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Cooper Discoverer S/T is available in a 35X12.50R17LT
Rim width range 8.50" - 11.00" suggested
Diameter 34.88"
Max Load 3000 lbs
Tread Depth 20/32"
17" rims will work on the 2005, since those are a stock size, but I don't know if the stock width is too narrow for those tires.
I actually went with the 255/85 as opposed to the 285/75 to get a narrower tire for snow driving. I'm out of ideas for any other options.
Rim width range 8.50" - 11.00" suggested
Diameter 34.88"
Max Load 3000 lbs
Tread Depth 20/32"
17" rims will work on the 2005, since those are a stock size, but I don't know if the stock width is too narrow for those tires.
I actually went with the 255/85 as opposed to the 285/75 to get a narrower tire for snow driving. I'm out of ideas for any other options.
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Thanks betaracer. I'll take a look at those Coopers. The tire I run now the Toyo MT comes in 18" but I want a tire that is pinned for studs
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Originally Posted by shockwave6
Why are snow tire studs banned in some states?
Last edited by utahtom; Sep 11, 2005 at 10:57 PM.
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They chew up the pavement. Think of 50 or so metal spikes per tire digging into asphalt. Its a way for local/regional/federal governments to save money on road repair and let insurance companies pay out for accidents.
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