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#23 of 137 Re: CA Laws on Snow Tires and Chains [shilohlady] by cdptrap Oct 19, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: shilohlady (Oct 19, 2006 5:40 pm) Thank you thank you thank you! These old eyes could not find it until your post. Now we only need to bring one pair of chains for the front! Thanks again and thanks to everyone who clarified this chain usage issue.
#24 of 137 Re: Snow Tires [82415] by claudiainak Oct 20, 2006 (9:46 am)
Replying to: 82415 (Oct 08, 2006 3:18 pm) Its our first year with our highland hybrid, can we use only two snow tires in the back or do i need to buy all four? suggestions are very much appreciated! Replies to this message: cdptrap (Oct 20, 2006 11:58 am) terry92270 (Oct 22, 2006 5:05 pm)
#25 of 137 Re: Snow Tires [claudiainak] by cdptrap Oct 20, 2006 (11:58 am)
Replying to: claudiainak (Oct 20, 2006 9:46 am) Safest is four snow tires on all four wheels. If it must be two, they should go on the front permanent drive axle of the HH and not in the back. The HH is a FWD.   If your HH has 4WDi, it will be worthwhile to have Snow treads on all four wheels. This can keep you moving in conditions that stop other less well-equipped cars. This capability is priceless when it is dark, there is a snow storm and you are miles from home. I have had too many of those when we lived in Michigan.   All safety systems rely on some traction on some of the tires to function. So if there is no traction, there is nothing the on-board safety systems can do. If the HH has traction in the front only, then the rear can still slip and slide in a worst case scenario. Ideally, the Traction Control can handle that if it can find traction in one of the rear tires. But if you hit a patch of ice and the rear tires completely lose traction, the front will try to go where you steer but the rear may wag. So it is safest to have snow treads on all four. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Oct 22, 2006 5:05 pm)
#26 of 137 Re: Snow Tires [cdptrap] by terry92270 Oct 22, 2006 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: cdptrap (Oct 20, 2006 11:58 am) Claudia, Cdptrap is exactly right!
#27 of 137 Re: Oversized Wheels & Tires [texmex627] by 2006rsx Oct 24, 2006 (8:09 am)
Replying to: texmex627 (Oct 18, 2006 3:45 pm) Should work just fine. Maintaining the stock tire outside diameter, with 18" wheels you get shorter sidewalls which flex a lot less. The ride will be firmer, but the handling will tighten up some. They even show 19" and 20" wheels/tires as viable options for a Highlander over on The Tire Rack site. Replies to this message: qqqq (Nov 06, 2006 7:03 pm)
#28 of 137 Re: Oversized Wheels & Tires [2006rsx] by qqqq Nov 06, 2006 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: 2006rsx (Oct 24, 2006 8:09 am) I'm picking up my 235 65 R 17 Nokian Hakka SUV Winter Tires tomorrow. I'll tell everyone about the performance after i try them for a week or so.   Research says they are some of the best snow tires on the market for a light truck.
#29 of 137 Nokian Hakka SUV Winter Tire Update by qqqq Nov 12, 2006 (10:31 am)
I've now been driving on these tires in Calgary for the last 6 days. Wintery conditions: Quite Icy and Moderate Snow. So far I am very pleased. They grip very well in all conditions, easily clear themselves of snow/ice and also look good on my HyHy.   Only downside was cost. Was thinking of Michelin Latitude X-Ice since they were not XL rated and hence were 70 Cdn $ cheaper. Unfortunately not in stock at the time with no ETA as well. So went with the Nokian's. Mounted them on Core Racing Evo-7's which were also on sale.   Nothing would prevent me from recommending these snow tires to anyone who experiences real winter.   Safe winter driving to you all. Replies to this message: cdptrap (Nov 18, 2006 9:42 am) 2006rsx (Nov 22, 2006 4:47 am)
#30 of 137 Re: Nokian Hakka SUV Winter Tire Update [qqqq] by cdptrap Nov 18, 2006 (9:42 am)
Replying to: qqqq (Nov 12, 2006 10:31 am) Thanks qqqq! The info from real-world use really helps. Replies to this message: 2006rsx (Nov 22, 2006 4:47 am)
#31 of 137 Does anyone know what the specs are on the stock wheels? by 2006rsx Nov 22, 2006 (4:47 am)
Replying to: cdptrap (Nov 18, 2006 9:42 am) Width and offset info would be most helpful. Or just look inside the back of the wheel and tell me what numbers are cast/stamped into it. Thanks!
#32 of 137 CHP Reports AWD SUV Accident Prone in Sierras by cdptrap Nov 30, 2006 (9:15 am)
Just a reminder - CA Hwy patrol has reported that most people who have AWD or 4WD SUV do not know the limits of their vehicles when driving in snow and ice. These people are practically always the ones who get into accidents in the Sierras. They think their cars can go faster than is safe even in winter condition on high mountain roads.   We watched our friend drove/slid his 4WD SUV off a road in the Sierra exactly for this reason. He has never driven a real 4x4 and had no experience with limitation of 4WD. At the time, he had no true snow (only M/S junk) tires and refused chains. He has since taken a course out in Hollister Hills and became a relatively safe driver.   Please slow down in our HH, have fun on the slope, get great MPG and get home safely in one piece this winter!

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