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Yet another informative and entertaining Thread...

I've been out for a while (only 500+ posts to catch up on) but have a relevant question...

Studded Tires

I'm taking a new job in Alaska in January and will be driving extensively (est 40k+ miles/yr) in all seasons.
Are studded tires necessary in AK? (Being from MN/MI, I didnt think it necessary).
Do you buy tires already studded or just add them to a winter set?
Also, still undecided on driving up (in January) Are studded tires ok in Canada from Ontario - West?

I have no experience with studded tires so the pro's comments as well as everyone elses appreciated.

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5.7L RC Longbox, 4X4 SR5

GREAT QUESTIONS

ALL SEASONS ARE NO MATCH FOR 4 WINTER TIRES. I SEE SALES PEOPLE THAT ARE ON THE ROAD ALL DAY AND THEY WANT WINTER TIRES. IF YOUR DAILY DRIVING IS IN THE SNOW YOU WILL BE SAFER AND THEY MAY SAVE A TOW BILL AND/OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRUCK AND SELF SHOULD YOU SLIDE OFF THE ROAD. GET THE STUDS IF YOU THINK YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ALOT ON HARD PACKED SNOW & ICE.

THERE ARE PROS & CONS TO WINTER TIRES OR WINTER TIRES WITH STUDS.
PROS - THEY PROVIDE THE BEST TRACTION & WITH STUDS THE BEST ON HARD PACKED SNOW & ICE.
THEY ARE COMPOUNDED TO STAY SOFT AND FLEXIBLE IN THE COLD THUS GRABBING THE ROAD BETTER.
CONS - NOISY, NEED TO BE INSTALLED/FALL & REMOVED/SPRING & WILL REDUCE FUEL MILEAGE.

FACTS ON STUDDING TIRES
THE TIRE MUST BE PINNED FOR STUDS , MEANING HAVE THE HOLES IN THE TREAD TO ACCEPT THEM.
MOST STUDDING IS DONE BY YOUR LOCAL TIRE PROFESSIONAL AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. TIRES PINNED FOR STUD CAN BE USED W/O STUDS.
ONLY NEW (NOT USED) WINTER TIRES SHOULD BE STUDDED. IF YOU STUD A 1/2 WORN TIRE CHANCES ARE THE STUD WILL NOT "SEAT IN" AND WILL MOST LIKELY COME OUT OR WORSE PUSH THREW THE TIRE.

I ATTACHED 2 SERVICE BULLETINS. ONE OUTLINING THE STATE AND PROVIDENCE REGULATIONS ON WINTER TIRES WITH STUDS SO EVERYONE CAN CHECK THEIR LOCAL REGS AND YOU CAN OUTLINE THE AREAS WHERE YOU WILL TRAVEL.
THE OTHER HAS MORE GENERAL INFO.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD WINTER TIRE GREAT IS ANOTHER POST IF ANYONE WANTS TO HEAR IT

BILL

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	Studded+Winter+Tire+Regulations.pdf (28.1 KB, 4 views)
	Winter+Tire+Applications.pdf (7.3 KB, 3 views)

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2008 SILVER CREWMAX

• 5.7 LITER
• PIAA 540 X-treme White Driving Lighting System

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LOOK WHAT I FOUND!!!!! BRAND NEW




I'LL SEND IT TO YOU IF YOU STILL NEED ONE. P/M ME YOUR INFO AND I'LL SEND IT TOMORROW.

BILL

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You da' man Bill.. way to go helping a fellow TTZ'er out!

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2007 Tundra Limited Double Cab 4x4 Super White
Volant CAI
Pioneer AVIC Z-2 (hard drive upgrade to AVIC Z-3)
Key FOB Tailgate Lock (courtesy of Toxarch)
OEM back-up camera w/flip down monitor microswitch mod
Sirius Satellite Radio
WeatherTech Floor Liners
20" OEM alloy wheels
Line-X Bed liner
UWS Black Powdercoat Low Profile Toolbox
DU-HA underseat storage unit
JC Whitney Black Nerf Bars
Lund Interceptor II Bug Shield
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller

PIECE OF CAKE

BILL

Woah, thats nice of you! Thanks a lot! way to go Bill!

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You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy.

Thanks for the info on studded tires Bill!
Still undecided if I will go that route.
Anyone use them and what do you think?

Ok, here's my tire question. I have the original 20year old tires on my pontoon trailer. The tread is almost new, no wear, they hold perfect air all year. The only problem is they are cracked really bad on the sidewalls. Should they be replaced? I'll try and take a pic if you want, but I don't think you'll be able to see the cracks. There's 4 so I never have wanted to!

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2008 Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4X4
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Mods- Homelink Mirror, Expedition One front and rear winch bumpers, PIAA 510 Ion fogs, Backup Camera, Lund Interceptor Bug Shield, Truxxx 3/1 leveling kit, 20% front window tint, 18x9 XD Monsters +18 offset, 325/60 R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's, DiamondDeluxe 3Hole Dogbox, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Custom Front Emblem, Weathertech front and rear liners, Husky center hump liner, N-Fab textured step bars

That depends on a couple of things. Are the tires loaded heavy for their capacity? How far & often are you going to tow it.
If you tow it to the lake in the spring and take it out in the fall, and it's fairly close, I would think you're ok.
If you tow it a couple times a month and tow on the interstate at higher speeds I would replace them.

Even though they're not leaking the cracking is tell you the casing is breaking down. The carrying capacity and reliability is reduced.

I may actually be able to be competitive on these tires. Yours are bias tires. Not that expensive & not really worth risking a flat or something worse.

The boat's for sale so I'm not replacing them! I have had a few questions on what condition the tires were in and how far they would be able to travel. Thanks.