How is handling with 235/85/16's on 3rd gen 4runner???

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Nov 23, 2008 | 10:16 PM

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Swede

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I was looking for a dedicated studdable winter rated tire. The BFG A/T's wouldn't have worked for me.

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:07 PM

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Lets hear an update on 235/85r16s. I'm thinking about these Treadwrights now, as seen here as well https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f177...rip-ii-160254/

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Dec 17, 2008 | 11:11 PM

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Quote from Expedition Portal:

Correct about the rubber content having to do with BFG not recommending the E tire for severe snow. Not they don't work in snow, but that there is a measurable difference in tire response in cold weather with cryophilic rubber compounds. Winter blend rubber compound also tends not to wear as well in summer and on abrasive roads as a rule, but so far I have had very good service from D rated BFG AT's in the same size as you are contemplating, and I could not say that they are wearing any faster due to the dual compound rubber. Driving on these tires so far includes a loaded trip down the Alcan in spring weather (no snow dry roads), so they have around 8,000 or 10,000 miles and you can still see the molding tits on the tread blocks.

I emailed Treadwright about this very issue, and they said the same rubber compound is used across the board for all their tires (they do not make dedicated winter tires) from load range C all the way to E.