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not in this group unfortunately. next video is going to be me and my buddy with Baja bosses.

Not really. There is constant debate about what kind of tires are better for deep snow, AT or MT. These represent some of the best in either category. Some people strictly use the G003 for snow because it performs so we'll.

Duratracs are the good ol' faithfuls!

contact me via email, I’d love to hear proposals

@@morgan7992 I agree! But, you never know. Baja bosses have huge lugs that don't retain snow as well.

@@JB409XX K02s are decent but not amazing. K03s are way better if you know how to use them. this video should be proof.

Air pressure!!! On my Tacoma with KO2 tires the back wheels sometimes slide side to side going up hill on snow pack roads. The problem was too much tire pressure, 35PSI. After reducing the pressure to 30 psi no more loose back tire problems.

I have low tire pressure and 100 pounds worth of sand bags when I wear these out I'm not buying them again

33" (285/75/16)

​@sheatay2003 good deal! Love seeing you guys getting after it with a rig that's doable for a lot of folks out there.

@@codygoodrich4919For sure man! 33" tires are plenty for most offroad scenarios, it just depends how much you want to beat on your rig!

explain

@@karlh5099 These have deep lugs, not sure the exact depth. They outperform the K02 and K01 by a landslide though!

@@REDDEADREVOLVER1 I heard that the AT4W was supposed to be a direct competitor to the K03! If people are saying it's worse than the AT3W, then this video will back that up 😂

@@tyeetamer This is my daily driver, I live in a state where you can't use studded tires on the road. They look like a great option for driving in bad conditions on road, but I don't think they'd be much use offroad. They have extremely weak sidewalls and are thin, they would most likely blow immediately, especially if aired down. They also have very small lugs, not super good for other than snow offroading. I would bet money that they'd perform much less than the K03

@ How much do you want to bet? I’m in the same area and will meet up if you want to put some money on it. You can get unstudded Hakkapeliittas in LT sizes. Why do you think they have weak sidewalls? My daily driver weighs 7k unloaded and about 8,500lbs on trips and my p-rated Hakkapeliittas do great aired down or towing a 5k lb 24ft snowmobile trailer on forest roads. My truck has 3PMSF rated AT tires for daily driving, Hakkapeliittas in the same size for winter conditions, and MTs that are a few inches taller for serious off-roading/ durability. The Hakkapeliittas are a night and day improvement over the other tires, even in deep snow. Yes, small lugs, but in the winter it’s all about rubber compound and siping. Winter tires are signed to accumulate snow because snow sticks to snow better than rubber does. Recently went out with my buddy in his 4Runner with AT3Ws in the exact same size as my Hakkapeliittas. He started getting stuck before I had even shifted into 4WD. Ended up needed to be recovered 8 different times trying to follow in my tracks before we gave up and he hopped into my truck so we could keep exploring into deeper snow.

@ Im down to compare. If you watched this full video you'd see that AT3Ws are not too good in snow apparently! If these tires you're talking about were actually good for this stuff, everyone would use them. No offense, word spreads fats in the offroad community, especially about the "best" tires. That's not the case. They look like street tires with extra siping and studs. Are they even 3 peak rated? they look fragile. not that that matters a ton but still. Never heard of em!

Y'all should make a video comparing the difference

@@sheatay2003What size tires are on your 4Runner? Yes, happy to meet up. Sometime in January? Agree that AT3Ws are not the best, but definitely middle of the pack for a 3PMSF AT tire in the snow. Just used that as a reference because they were the most recent tires I have a direct comparison with. He was not sliding off and getting stuck in deeper snow. Literally getting stuck while still in my tracks despite having higher clearance. Haha yes, Hakkapeliittas are 3PMSF rated (though that rating doesn’t mean shit). They also have the ice grip symbol, which the KO3s do not. Nokian invented winter tires. Winter tires use a special rubber compound that stays pliable in extreme cold but shouldn’t be used above 45°F. All-season tires like the KO3s need to use a hard rubber compound to hold up to off-roading in hot weather, but as the temps drop the rubber stiffens and they lose grip.

@@willishutton2420 Funny you mention it. My bumper is getting ready for paint and my winch is sitting in a box in the house! Only had this rig for a few months, it was bone stock when I bought it.

This is about tires not Toyota lol. Interesting way of projecting!

Toyota is number 1 ❤️

@@ryanpountain1 funny you mention that, I did 2 days ago 😂

@ oh good haha. That’s all I could focus on 🤣

2.5 gen Tacoma’s come with A-TRAC as far as I am aware. My FJ has a rear locker but in deeep snow when stuck, it’s the A-TRAC that provides the grip not my locker believe it or not. Been high centered numerous times and A-TRAC has done the job but don’t use it full-time as it works with the ABS in conjunction with

@ the off road version has it but the sport only offers 4 wheel drive

@@jackerdman5410Gotcha. I’m currently in the market for a 12’-15’ Tacoma. Used to own a 1st gen but want to get back into a Tacoma again. Miss having the space

If you have good tires and are able to air down low, those are the most important factors. A locker is great to have, it has helped me a ton. Not a deal breaker though!

@@sheatay2003I appreciate the response and I’m happy to hear the response. I’m also from WA and have taken it on some roads over near snoqualmie pass but with winter coming I was curious with how far I could go with what I got

@@Y61Shorty Yes, I came from G003s on my 1st gen Tacoma and absolutely loved them. I'll probably get them again when I get a landcruiser. The K03s were at 5 PSI at the end of the video. He didn't want to go low however since he is on a stock wheel, I'm sure they would've done much better though.

@@manyowefew1 Ill need to find a buddy with those tires! I'll do one soon with my buddy on the Mickey Baja boss.

@@joshuaeck2712 I am in Washington!

Badass and Toyotas ❤️

I'll have to find some to do a comparison! I'm not a fan of the 2 ply sidewall, seems more like a light tire for light duty offroading, forest roads.

They were good, but they're discontinued now and the 4w isn't as good for snow/wet.

​@@sheatay2003Falken Widpeak AT3ws are mall-terrain tires, ours failed miserably at daily offroad use: th-cam.com/users/shortsFiIVlXAL3AA?feature=share

I prefer the Toyo at3s they are pretty good. I've gone through some pretty deep snow and mud. Got a 2016 canyon z71 4x4 with a lift and g80 locker.

Thanks! Let me know if you want to runs a trail sometime 😎

@@sheatay2003 oh for sure!!!

@@FuelnomenalMy Instagram is @starr.t4r DM me anytime!

It's true. I only have 180HP at the crank lol. In terms of clearance, it would've saved me when I got stuck in the last portion of the vid, but it was fine otherwise.

Tires are everything in the snow, you are clueless.

@@jaymoar3561 tires are super important burt they aren't everything. Being able to air down, having lockers, having enough power to cut thru, and having enough clearance to skirt over snow are super important.

Thanks. It was a bit unfair since his rig couldn't air down and didn't have a locker, and was manual trans, but next time I'll try to make it more fair!

thanks for watchin! The road noise is virtually nonexistent if balanced right. I got mine balanced immediately, and they are nowhere near the noise compared to my old mud terrains

@@sheatay2003 Thanks for your reply - Legend.

Where did you find yours?

@sheastephens562 Where did you find your 4Runner ?

@@jonathanjulian97 At a dealership in WA actually. 405 motors, they suck don't go to them!

@@sheatay2003 ok. I won’t. Thanks

Thanks for the info!

@@sheatay2003 thanks for the video. I drove by this Tacoma the day I bought my 4 door

@@malikpata1996Haha no way, here in WA or somewhere else?

😂 should of looked at the frame before you bought it. And if you did its your fault for not keeping up on maintenance. Everything rusts if you dont wash and coat it. I have a perfect frame and im in Washington.

The 4runner never had frame recalls, the Tacoma had numerous. Looks like your 4Runner was unlucky. Always check down under before you buy!

That is because most people don't really take care of their cars in wintery environment. It happens to every car that is in salt/snow area regardless of brand. How many people actually wash the undercarriage of their vehicles after winter or take a look of the undercarriage before winter? How many people park their car inside a garage? Unfortunately Tacomas were very popular and have a much larger community than 4Runners so Toyota end up replacing frames for Tacomas. I have owned my 1999 4Runner since 2005 and it has lived in Virginia, Maryland, New York, Utah, Montana, Florida, California, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island. Also drove across the eastern and western USA, Moab, Death Valley, and many others thru salt and snow. However, I do clean my undercarriage and check for rust every year as well as after every beach/ocean/off-road trip. My 4Runner's frame is solid and have not experience the frame rot that I see a lot of 4Runners/Tacomas/GXs are inflicted with, especially for a 25 year old vehicle. I treat surface rust if I ever see it, especially near the rear axle after banging on rocks after off-road trips and check for frame rot. I also keep the vehicle parked inside my garage. So unfortunately, the frame rot issue does happen to the majority of 4Runners/Tacomas left unattended by owners. But there are some that are kept in excellent condition by others who take care of their things.

I definitely plan to build this thing but will try to keep it as clean as possible!!

Where did you find your 4Runner ?