Tundra control on icy and snowy conditions

Thanks Black Wolf.

 

I've done sand bags for many years. A couple of 80#ers is probably plenty. Put them right over the axle. I second the dedicated winter tires if you live somewhere it's snow and ice for months on end.

 

Welcome from snowy CO. I, personally never add weight.

 

I don't currently add weight.

If you want control, get the best tires you can.

If you're not towing or carrying heavy loads, the studded Nokian HAKKAPELIITTA 9 SUV is a sweet ride.
If you do tow or carry heavy loads, the studded Nokian HAKKAPELIITTA LT3 is the ticket.

https://www.nokiantires.com/tires/by-tire-size/studded-tires/?s=275-65-18

-WV

 

+1 for the hakkapeliitta LT3s, studded.

been phenomenal in the sierra. i run about 250# of sand over the axle plus the ARE topper. they just live back there from December to May. also consider getting winter tires on the narrower side of things. the weight is more concentrated over a smaller contact patch that way, gives you a bit more grip.
I've found that the type of snow makes a huge difference in the driving conditions. cold dry snow is far grippier than warm wet snow.

 

Previous to having my cap I would put 4 80lb bags in the back for weight. Now with the cap and swing cases I only put 1 or 2 depending on what I'm doing. For the last few weeks been without anything and it does fine and doesn't feel as sluggish as it does with a bunch of weight in the back plus the cap. My cap alone has to be close to 200 to 250 lbs. If you look at A plow website if you add a HTX V plow i think to counter balance it, it was only about 470lbs I think maybe a little more for it. So empty front end 2 bags should do you good. Having proper tires will be the most beneficial thing tho.

 

Fellow Alaskan here.

If you aren’t currently running winter tires, start there first if you are not happy with the truck’s winter driving performance.

As far as extra weight goes, a couple hundred pounds will help. But with like most things in life, you can go too far with it and it will have an adverse effect when it comes to stopping, and especially in an out of control sliding situation. The laws of physics still apply.

Good luck, and be safe out there!

 

Thank you AKMerle,
No I don't have winter or snow tires on my truck, just all season. I've taken advice from the forum's and added some weight in the bed right above the axle.
I may get new wheels for the truck next year. The red accent wheels only come in 20" so I figure I would run new 20" tires in those rims and put studs in my existing 18" Nokian tires for winter driving for another year. Then I will buy snow tires after that. I want to thank everyone who have helped me. I've been a proud owner of Toyota for years and a proud owner of a Tundra for 7.5 years.