Those in snowy areas that are flat probably won't feel the "need" for snow tires. It took me just one massive snow storm in the Sierras to learn. (And that was in a GX460). Never again. I now put on Nokian Hakkapellitas LT3's for the winter ski season in California. Like the video says, going through the Sierra with snow tires is almost unexpainable vs without them. It really is that much difference. My biggest worry isn't me, it's the vehicles behind me that think their heavily modified Jeep/Ford can keep up, not knowing their big lift and "4-wheel drive" means little to nothing. There are VERY few Californians that roll on Nokians with an AWD type system.
I'm enjoying your channel. I've lived in South Dakota for the last 5 years after being stationed here, and recently got KO2s for my truck. They handle fine in the snow. We have Blizzaks for the family car which is one of the best rated winter tires on the market, but they need to be changed out after the season or else they will be ruined over the summer. The truth is driving on snow covered roads requires extra caution no matter what, the blizzaks can only do so much, and you still have to be very aware of what other drivers are doing.
That is why the 3-peak symbol only has ONE snowflake (very, very light snow conditions). Otherwise, the symbol would be a snow-covered mountain (🏔) or the standard weather symbol for a blizzard (🥶). LOL Okay, I'll show myself out. Thanks for another good video.
Even though you are right, ya gotta remember the one issue with snow tires, except for Nokian’s with Aramid Fiber, the sidewalls and tread tend to be rather weak when driving on rocky and roads with tons of nails. The good thing about KO’s are the durability even in the snow tires
I don’t know man, I definitely see the advantages to a dedicated snow tire, but I’ve run nothing but aggressive ATs on my 4x4s my whole life and never had a problem.
AT is not for snow. MT is not for snow. The cheapest winter tyre will perform much better than the best 3 peak-rated all-season tyre. Stock sized winter tyre performs better than 35" MT in snow. Trust me, I'm from northern Russia.
I live in Buffalo NY usually 100+” of snow a year. Outside of car owners very few people get dedicated winter tires. I’ve used Duratracs, KO2s and currently just got Falken At4w they all see to work really well for our conditions
Same experience here in New Hampshire. Duratracs are great but in my experience they get noisy after 13k miles. I was just up in Buffalo yesterday with my new KO3’s and they performed extremely well
@@derrickp Canadian gonna chime in here ⛄️ 🇨🇦 I’m going on 8 years with ko2’s now. Jk,4R and Tacoma all perform pretty damn good in snow and slush. We even have those duratrac’s on our work trucks just shy of the arctic circle in Nunavut. Temperature is the biggest factor I have found between these peak rated tires and a real winter tire. Once it dips below -4F/-20C these tires lose traction and breaking ability. Other then those dips in temp I have zero issues driving out on the lake for ice fishing or heading down a woods road that’s packed by snowmobiling.
why would you assume manufacturers would only make the yre 110% better? i have driven on both, the vector 4 easons arent far off the winter tyres i had on my old golf, they'll still keep you moving and stopping. you have to be careful even on snow tyres. not sure why you are obsessed with the 10% point you keep parroting.
Those in snowy areas that are flat probably won't feel the "need" for snow tires. It took me just one massive snow storm in the Sierras to learn. (And that was in a GX460). Never again. I now put on Nokian Hakkapellitas LT3's for the winter ski season in California. Like the video says, going through the Sierra with snow tires is almost unexpainable vs without them. It really is that much difference. My biggest worry isn't me, it's the vehicles behind me that think their heavily modified Jeep/Ford can keep up, not knowing their big lift and "4-wheel drive" means little to nothing. There are VERY few Californians that roll on Nokians with an AWD type system.
In my best Jack Nicholson voice: YoOu CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
I feel like my entire childhood has been a lie😂
I'm enjoying your channel. I've lived in South Dakota for the last 5 years after being stationed here, and recently got KO2s for my truck. They handle fine in the snow. We have Blizzaks for the family car which is one of the best rated winter tires on the market, but they need to be changed out after the season or else they will be ruined over the summer. The truth is driving on snow covered roads requires extra caution no matter what, the blizzaks can only do so much, and you still have to be very aware of what other drivers are doing.
Thats why you have watch several winter reviews.
I just watched several winter tire testing videos and its schocking how much differance there is.
That is crazy. When I see the beginning of your videos it sounds like me and my Tacoma riding the skid plates. 😂.
@artbencomo317 heck yes!! Work that Taco!! ❤️ ✌️
So the tires without the snow peak are REALLY shitty.
TL;DW: They just pay for the logo, no real testing.
I'm envious of your hat.
@DouglasGreen562 I think it's real rabbit 🐇 🐰 fur too?
It probably was delicious too😊!
That is why the 3-peak symbol only has ONE snowflake (very, very light snow conditions). Otherwise, the symbol would be a snow-covered mountain (🏔) or the standard weather symbol for a blizzard (🥶). LOL Okay, I'll show myself out. Thanks for another good video.
@iwazaru8101 I see what you did there 😏 😉 and it's brilliant 👏... 😆 one snowflake ❄️ is the truth
Even though you are right, ya gotta remember the one issue with snow tires, except for Nokian’s with Aramid Fiber, the sidewalls and tread tend to be rather weak when driving on rocky and roads with tons of nails. The good thing about KO’s are the durability even in the snow tires
I don’t know man, I definitely see the advantages to a dedicated snow tire, but I’ve run nothing but aggressive ATs on my 4x4s my whole life and never had a problem.
Interesting video!
god damn three peak snowflakes
nice lexi
AT is not for snow. MT is not for snow.
The cheapest winter tyre will perform much better than the best 3 peak-rated all-season tyre.
Stock sized winter tyre performs better than 35" MT in snow. Trust me, I'm from northern Russia.
Did I have something to do with this content? Remember my question? 😅
@davidsullivan1914 Yes!! I lost your comment!!! But yes I think you asked about KO3S in the snow vs a winter tire ❤️ ✌️ 🙇♂️
@ I asked about the 3 peak and how its transpo law in parts of Canada for winter driving on one of your last videos
I live in Buffalo NY usually 100+” of snow a year. Outside of car owners very few people get dedicated winter tires.
I’ve used Duratracs, KO2s and currently just got Falken At4w they all see to work really well for our conditions
Same experience here in New Hampshire. Duratracs are great but in my experience they get noisy after 13k miles. I was just up in Buffalo yesterday with my new KO3’s and they performed extremely well
@ yes the noise on Duratracs are horrible
@derrickp we lived in Newhapshire and Vermont for years and in those states Winter/Snows are a way of life in the winter 😃 ❄️ 🌨 ❄️ 🌨
@@derrickp Canadian gonna chime in here ⛄️ 🇨🇦 I’m going on 8 years with ko2’s now. Jk,4R and Tacoma all perform pretty damn good in snow and slush. We even have those duratrac’s on our work trucks just shy of the arctic circle in Nunavut. Temperature is the biggest factor I have found between these peak rated tires and a real winter tire. Once it dips below -4F/-20C these tires lose traction and breaking ability. Other then those dips in temp I have zero issues driving out on the lake for ice fishing or heading down a woods road that’s packed by snowmobiling.
@ Gotta move back to NH! No sales tax is a great thing
why would you assume manufacturers would only make the yre 110% better? i have driven on both, the vector 4 easons arent far off the winter tyres i had on my old golf, they'll still keep you moving and stopping. you have to be careful even on snow tyres. not sure why you are obsessed with the 10% point you keep parroting.