Can anyone out there recommend any good tires for the winter? We just got a crapload of snow dumped on us, but I don't want just snow tires, I want tires that can be used for everyday driving, but are also able to handle the snow and rain and ice, etc. I'm going to get a set of four, so if you have affordable options, even better. Otherwise, let me know what ones you would buy if money was NO object, I'm just looking for suggestions! Thanks everyone! Keep driving!

I have Michelin Cross Terrain tires on my 2001 Highlander edition. Not only are they exceptional snow tires, but they're equally fantastic riding/low noise/handling/wearing tires. You can get them inexpensively at www.tirerack.com . My 4Runner rides/drives beautifully w/ these tires and they haven't shown any wear w/ 20k on them. We've had some incredibly deep snow here this year and I've not had any problems whatsoever. As a matter of fact, I've been looking for places to drive to give the ole' Runner a challenge. Erick Faust O'Brien Toyota/Scion 2550 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-351-7000 www.obrientoyota.com undies78

I'm not sure which Michelin Cross Terrain Eric is recommending, as the several versions seem somewhat different. I have Yokohama Geolander A/T +II tires on my '99 SR5 Sport. This seems to be much more of an off-road tire than any of the Michelins, and is about 2/3 the price. They are wonderful in the snow and rain. They can get me through any snow, just so long as it is not so deep that I'm pushing too much with the bumper and the skidplate. I'm in Maine, by the way, and often need 4wd to get out of my driveway in the winter. I drove through a 16" deep drift yesterday shortly after they TOWED a Land Rover Discovery out of it (grin). I spent the morning of the "Blizzard of '05" driving around with my partner looking for interesting photographs. 'Nuff said. On the highway and in the dry, they handle beautifully to 85mph (I haven't gone faster). There is some road noise, certainly more than on a highway tire, but it is not objectionably loud to me. However, if you've never used an off-road tire, they may seem loud to you. They are also presumably shorter-lived than a true highway tire. I have driven them about 25k and, from the treadwear, they will need replacement at about 40k. I haven't tried the Michelins, but they seem awfully expensive. If they last a really long time, it could be worth it. They may not offer quite as much snow traction as the off-road tires, but, unless you're out in the country blasting snow drifts like I am, you may not need more. As to treadwear in general, I think that driving style and the type of road make a significant difference. I think this is borne out by the reviews at Tire Rack. Some people get 6k miles, some get 60k. One guy claimed 112k on Michelins. I don't know about that one! I seem to recall a thread some time ago where Consumer Reports recommended something completely different, but I couldn't find the thread in the archives. Best of luck, Rich

All the guys on T4R.org raves about Bridgestone Revos. They're in the $130 range (each) and if you have a Costco near you, there's a $60 instant rebate on all Bridgestone tires. -Bobby

I second that, Bridgestone Revo ATs. Best tire I have had on my 98 4-Runner. A coworker took my advice and put them on his GM truck and loves them also. At least he has good taste in tires ;-). FYI I live in Edmontom Alberta where good tires that handle the ice and snow aren't just nice to have, but a life and death issue. Stuart

Big O Big Foot X/T is a sweet tire for everything

I have a friend with the Bridgestone Revo's and swears by them. I have the Michelin Cross Terrains on my 03 4WD 4Runner and love them in wet and dry. They are adequate in snow and mud, but I haven't had a REALLY good test of them in either, yet. Revos' would be cheaper I think, but also a slight bit noisier. I have 35K on my Michelins and they are barely showing any wear. They ride great and have never made any noticeable noise. Thanks, Andy

As I had stated, I have Michelin Cross Terrain tires on my '01 4Runner, to which I really like. Yes, the Yokahama Geolander is an excellent tire, as I had installed them on my wife's Buick Rendezvous (one month before trading it in on a RAV4). They had excellent traction, etc., but tended to ride a little stiff. The Bridgestone REVO is an incredibly grippy tire. Recently, I had a customer trade in a Tacoma with a brand new set of REVO's on it. It tended to ride very stiffly and the tires had quite a bit of noise. I think they would be better suited for alot of off road use. Sure, they would take your 4Runner through the snow like a tractor, but I'm not sure that the trade off would be worth it, especially since you have 3 seasons of decent weather. revn247

Bridgestone Revos will be my next tire . and I might get GY MT/Rs for offroad use. - Manuel ALOHA from Manuel in Rainy Seattle in Washington State, where it rains 364 days a year. My 4Runner Pictures: http://photos.yahoo.com/mpampo<http://photos.yahoo.com/mpampo> Yahoo Instant Messenger: mpampo

The couple weeks of winter that I've had them on...I'm *loving* my Interco Trxus m/t 's! And the forecast is for more snow! I will tell what to NOT get...Goodyear wrangler rt/s - horrible tire...prolly the worst tire I've had on any vehicle (except in dry conditions - dry they were not too bad) ~?aron