Silly question

[michael]

Has anyone used an overly aggressive snow tire on their svx? Just wondering what off road type light truck tire could fit on stock rims. I recall dessert runner using something similar but I think his were on 15" rims.

[92snowmachine]

i know i guy with these on his legacy
http://www.generaltire.com/tires/lig...uv/grabber-at-
i think 215/65r16 should fit.

i use hankook i-pike studded snows and they are great.

[Blacky]

215/65/16 is technically not a snow tire. It's one of the few sizes of that tire without the "snowflake" designation. I know PA has no mandatory snow tire law so it's not an big deal.
I'm just trying to look smort, I mean smart. To show I gots book learnin'.

[92snowmachine]

it's a studdable tire. i think that makes it good enough but i did not notice the snowflake designation.

[Tapani]

I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7s with studs on mine. 215/60-16. Absolutely maximun size on stock wheels. Very slight rub on the fender liners (outer side wall). Also, when the vehicle is lifted off the ground they (rear tires) rub at the front inner side - this is no real problem, though.

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[michael]

So would a 60 or 65 be a better fit? Would either throw off the speedometer after 20+ years of spinning at the same diameter, I don't want to upset the transmission.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Don't really know what you're trying to do exactly, but conventional wisdom is that narrower tires are better in deep snow than wider. Can't say as I know about sidewall height.

Aggressive tread try Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8. I've used Nokian for years, though not this new model.

http://www.nokiantyres.com/winter-ty...kkapeliitta-8/

As far as speedo error here's a calculator:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php?tires

[Sean486]

Were you thinking of using a off road tire like you would find on a Jeep? I think something designed specifically for snow is probably your best option. I use General Altimax Arctic on mine. 205 55 16 on stock wheels.

[Blacky]

Originally Posted by michael

So would a 60 or 65 be a better fit? Would either throw off the speedometer after 20+ years of spinning at the same diameter, I don't want to upset the transmission.

According to Tapani 60 will rub slightly so 65 is out for sure unless you like the sound and smell of burning, rubbing plastic and rubber.

[michael]

Originally Posted by Sean486

Were you thinking of using a off road tire like you would find on a Jeep? I think something designed specifically for snow is probably your best option. I use General Altimax Arctic on mine. 205 55 16 on stock wheels.

Something like what 92Snowmachine posted.

[michael]

or like these.