With the recent passing of my 92 Tercel at 185k, I might need to drive the L for another winter. But this time it`s wearing Drag Radials. I`m not looking to use it in snow, I`m just worried that the side walls might crack with the cold. What ya all thinkin.

 

The nitto 555R tires are not to be exposed to freezing temps, they will crack and be very dangerous, not to mention that the tread compound will be akin to driving on tires made of solid plastic in those temps.

I would reccomend either 4 spare tires, but a set of Blizzaks would be great, I used a set for a winter and they were phenominal.

 

HI!... I drove 2 full winters here up in Canada on my NITTO 555R's. No issues until the snow got more than 6 inches deep. No cracking, traction was excellent when the roads were wet. Thats why I bought a set for my 07 ranger. After it rains or during, I can stomp the gas from a light and take off while everyone else spins.

 

Yeah Neil ! , they rip in the rain. Are you sure they won`t crack in the cold?

 

Pitstain, what`s Blizzacks? Fit on the stock wheel?

 

I had a set of 265-60-18 Bridgestone Blizzak DMZ3 tires mounted on my stock 18's, if the shop has a cheater tank they pop right on, and the L (with 400lbs of sandbags) handled most turns and stoped better in packed snow than many SUV's on the road with me, in fact I was nervous I would be rear ended all the time with how well they brought the truck to a halt.

 

This is a notice from Toyo, but it is rather well known that Nitto has a nearly identical tire compound composition in their R-comp tires as well.


Consumer Advisory
TSD-07-001 July 25, 2007
Recommendations on the
Proper Use, Handling, and Storage of Toyo Tires
This advisory applies only to the following products:
All Proxes® R888™
All Proxes RA1™
Open Country M/T® 32x11.50R16 (Product Code 360150)
This advisory addresses the proper storage of these tires in colder climates. As seen in the picture below, tires stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures, i.e., at or below 32°F (0°C), will lose rubber compound flexibility and may experience cracking when operated under such conditions.
CAUTION!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZE THE CHANCES OF THIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:

1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.

2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).

3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperature-controlled environment of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.

4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of non-use or storage.

5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.

For more information, please contact Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation’s Consumer Relations Department at (800) 442-8696.

Tread cracking due to low temperatures Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation 6261 Katella Ave, Suite 2B Cypress, CA 90630 www.toyo.com 4M 07/07 Item # 0180253

 

HI!... Now these are winter tires for our trucks. I destroyed everyone that tried to holeshot me in the winter. Even some friends with 4x4's couldn't keep up with me when they were in 4X2 mode. I even had a cop pull me over, well at least tried for a while to pull me over. Once he did he didn't believe that my truck was 4x2. He even got under my truck with his flashlight. He told me he couldn't catch me with his expedition in 4X4 mode. lol!. I'm currently buying another set of these for my D/D 2007 RANGER for this winter. They are called MOTOMASTER "ROUGHRIDERS".

 

Hey Question! Doesn`t Summit sell those cheap trailer lookin wheels that I could mount Blizzax on?

 

HI!... Don't know if you meant me, but the steel rims on my truck in the pics are the factory spare tire rims.

 

I just checked Summit. They got cheap Crager`s for like 50 bucks with sizes up to 17x9. Black too! Anyone know what tire/rim size combo to go with. I need the speedo to be right also. I`ve seen these kinda wheels on junky Broncos and Blazers. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

Man oh man Neal!, your truck looks soooo sleeper man. I can even see the traction bars in the pics! What a slicky slicky boy you must be! I was thinking of going with something fatter in the back only. But your idea is fine too. Where did you get the four rims?

 

HI!... Skinnier is better in the snow IMO. I was cutting through the snow instead of trying to climb over it. They look skinny, but they are actually 245's. I got one with the truck when it was new. Someone gave me the 2nd one and then I bought two brand new ones from my local dealer.

 

Hey Neal! you know what the specs are for the those stock spare wheels? Please!

 

HI!... I believe they are 16 inch x 7.5 inches wide. Not sure on the offset sorry.