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1999 Toyota 4Runner — dedicated winter tires or modern all-weather tires?

WeekendPilot706Community StarterSep 4, 20261999 Toyota 4Runner SR5Queens
Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated winters become worth storing? I am trying to get the facts straight before spending money.
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NoMarkupCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I would start here: write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat.
WeekendPilot706Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Useful — I will report back after I verify that on my 1999 Toyota 4Runner.
DieselTraveler475Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
If it were mine, I would verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1999 Toyota 4Runner before committing to a big repair.
DailyEnthusiast399Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I would start here: write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat. That is from a 1999 Toyota 4Runner in Queens, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
WeekendPilot706Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
OP update: I tried the suggestion from earlier and it only happens under that one condition.
GarageGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
If it were mine, I would verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1999 Toyota 4Runner before committing to a big repair. That is from a 1999 Toyota 4Runner in Queens, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
CanyonShopper955Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: in Queens, I care more about the thing I will notice every day than the spec-sheet extra.
DieselTraveler475Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I would start here: write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat. That is from a 1999 Toyota 4Runner in Queens, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
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