Winter tires - Nokian LT2/R2

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Yak

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Hi guys,

Winter officially hit Eastern Ontario, Canada, and I'm motivated to get some "snowies" now that I've handled rust-proofing and tonneau cover. I like the Nokian brand ( have loved their tires on my sedan ) and was hoping to get a set for the truck.

I drive a 2018 Night Edition Sport which came with Wrangler P275/60R20 114S tires. I've heard from some folks that for winter tires, I should drop down to a 17" rim, while others say staying at 20" is fine. I'd prefer to stay at 20" if the only difference is cost - thoughts on this?

As Eastern Ontario bans the use of studded tires, I've been told to target the Nokian R2 (SUV) tire as it is studdless:

R2 (SUV tire) - https://www.nokiantires.com/winter-tires/nokian-hakkapeliitta-r2-suv/
275/50R20 113 R XL

Thoughts on these specs - should they fit the truck, given what I'm currently using?

Many thanks in advance,
Yak
 

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Just run the stock size 275 60 20 (a 275 50 20) is 2" smaller a tire and the extra sidewall of the stock will be better in winter. Any of the nokians are good, but I hear their tread life is a bit short. I run hankook ipike rw11 275 60 20 with studs on both my 1500s and have had no issues getting back and forth through the rockies (they come without studs, but are studdable). Been getting 60000 km out of every set and they'd still be good for another 20000 if I wasn't so fussy. Bridgestone and cooper also get good reviews.
 
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