Winter Tires 101 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

**Discount Tire** · 12-13-2008, 02:44 PM

As you are shopping around and considering winter tires this season, check out these helpful links to answer some of your questions. We would like to offer our help here as well. If you have a specific question you would like us to answer, feel free to post it here, send us a PM, or call us directly at 1.888.459.4080.

Tire Safety Below 45 degrees
Winter Tires FAQ
Mounting Winter Tires

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***darksparkz*** · 12-21-2008, 01:05 AM

For snow tires, what's the biggest advantages of high profile versus lower profile tires, I know narrow tires plow better, but any difference between getting slightly higher profile ones?

**Discount Tire** · 12-22-2008, 05:41 PM

Generally speaking, a taller sidewall helps with forward lateral movement.