I've run a set of Nokian Vativa's on a work truck before and was quite impressed with how they performed. Especially on ice and snow. Just wondering how they hold up over the long haul. Has anyone run a set of these start to finish?

I can get a set of 4 235/85/R16 E load mounted and balanced for $1000 Canadian. This includes free rotations every 10K. Is that a good price on these?

My other good option locally are Toyo M55's. Same size and load range. Price on those is just shy of $1300 Canadian for a set of 4 with the same rotation schedule. I'm leaning towards the Nokians because I could buy a set of 5 for the same price as the M55's.

the m55s are definitely a good tire, and will take a beating. they have excellent traction in snow/ice as well. i believe that you're gonna see more life outta the toyos.. i see a lot of Vativas wore out, and they dont seem to wear well. they take a lot of weight after a couple winters...

the m55s are definitely a good tire, and will take a beating. they have excellent traction in snow/ice as well. i believe that you're gonna see more life outta the toyos.. i see a lot of Vativas wore out, and they dont seem to wear well. they take a lot of weight after a couple winters...

How about the Toyo Open Country A/T. I can get a set of these over the net for about the same cost as the Nokians factoring in what it'll cost to have them mounted and balanced. I try to support local but 1300 is a pretty penny to put out for 235/85/R16 rubber. They're usually one of the cheapest sizes for truck tires.

I think the best solution (and cheapest in the long run) is 2 sets of wheels and tires. I run soft compound tires in the winter (the Nokian's in your case) and a very hard compound tire in the heat of summer (bad on snow and ice but wear like iron.) I have found that it is the only way I am happy with the winter traction and the tire life.

How about the Toyo Open Country A/T. I can get a set of these over the net for about the same cost as the Nokians factoring in what it'll cost to have them mounted and balanced. I try to support local but 1300 is a pretty penny to put out for 235/85/R16 rubber. They're usually one of the cheapest sizes for truck tires.
the toyo open country is a very nice tire. i've had good reviews from those in all weather conditions. wherever you get your tires done, you should look into siping. It'll increase wet/icy traction and increase tire life. The Toyos seem to respond well to the siping, since there's limited factory siping

the toyo open country is a very nice tire. i've had good reviews from those in all weather conditions. wherever you get your tires done, you should look into siping. It'll increase wet/icy traction and increase tire life. The Toyos seem to respond well to the siping, since there's limited factory siping

That was actually one of the reasons I was atracted to the Nokians. They come thuroughly siped from the factory. Of course if the Toyo's respond to it well that will probably be the best way to go.

That was actually one of the reasons I was atracted to the Nokians. They come thuroughly siped from the factory. Of course if the Toyo's respond to it well that will probably be the best way to go.
yeah...i'm just not really sold on Nokians. usually, though, they're a bit more expensive around here than similar tires