2011 Tundra 4 wheel Drive Tire Advice Wanted

Hello. More question on my new purchase. 2011 Toyota Tundra 4 Wheel Drive Truck. New to me purchase. Advanta 4TX 850.LT275/65 R18. All terrain Tires. Have problems with tire noises on turns. Had truck fully inspected for noises. no tire rubbing. Told no problem that All terrain tires make noises.
Live in an area that gets snow. Not a lot but enough to keep us from driving non 4 wheel truck around a few times a year. We don't like being stuck without transportation so bought this truck. . On reading I get information that all terrain tires are not good on snow. This is terrible news as I think new tires are going to be expensive and these are new looking tires. Also I like that they are big and make the truck sit higher.
Could I get advice on good tires for some snowy times? Also advice on these tires if I should just keep them and what will they be like in the snow? i read one customer said the slip, skid while stopping in snow. This sounds dangerous. I don't need this. This is not what I want in a new to me used truck!
Please lots of advice on this. I don't want to skid in the snow. Thanks
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The blanket statement that "all terrain tires are not good in snow" is not entirely accurate. It is true that a dedicated snow tire will out perform an all terrain in the snow, but that doesn't mean all AT tires are bad in the snow.

I'm not familiar with the brand or tire you currently have, but you can check the sidewall for the 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol. It looks like this.




If it doesn't have this, then you may want to do some research on AT tires that do have the symbol. Tires with this symbol still won't do as well as a full on snow tire, but they are at least rated for winter performance.

In the end, how you drive plays a huge role as well. I've gone through winters on less than ideal tires before, and I just had to be extra careful.

As for a good budget tire for winter conditions, I'd ask @LarryDangerfield about it. He's experimented with lots of tires and won't lie about any of it. He'll shoot you straight.

 

My Continental Crossterrain ATs were 3 peak rated and did great in the snow. I've heard that Falken Wildpeak ATs also perform well in the snow. Siping pattern and amount is the best predicter of snow performance.

 

Pics of the tires and tread would help as well.

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/3pmsf-three-peak-mountain-snowflake-tire-list.109521/

 

Correct.

 

This is correct. 58k miles on my set currently but they'll need replacing before winter comes.

 

Micky Thompson Baja BOSS A/T!!! Minus terrible MPG.... they're AWESOME!!!

 

Far from budget, though.

 

On the cheap side, maybe find a tire shop that'll sipe your current AT's if there's sufficient tread?

For snowy driving a few times a year without alot of steep terrain I'd likely keep what you have.

As Godzilla stated look for the 3peak symbol if you're shopping AT tires.

My Falken Wildpeak AT3w's have performed well in the snow in the desert SW, fwiw.