Snow tires would they help?

[pennwalk]

I drive a 2wd T-100 which is pitiful in snow or ice or even mud. Last year I put Michlin x-ice snow tires on the Honda Accord that my daughters drive. I had never driven it in snow until last week. I was amazed. That car drives like it is velcroed to the road. I ran down to Maryland on packed snow and some unplowed roads. I never slipped, slid or failed to stop. After I got back I wondered if I was running a little too fast. That car sure gave me confidence. So I am wondering if it would be worth it to get some snows for the truck?

Chris

 

[ace10]

Of course it would improve traction (on both ends) in your truck.

Find steelies on Ebay. They should still be plentiful for your pattern. Then go out and buy a set of Nokians. Great tire that won't burn up on warm, dry days. And they last just about forever.

I've also run Pirelli Scorpion Snows and they sucked, big time.

At this point in the season, the snow tire pickings might be a bit slim.

 

[Dutch445]

I had a 2001 Tundra 2wd that I ran snow tires on
in winter, with a little weight in the back, and never
had a problem getting around here up in NY.
I felt very confident on hard surfaces, and
always did better with a few hundred pounds
in the bed.

I have since graduated to 4wd, and can see
the difference with weight over the rear wheels.

 

[art]

To compare a front wheel drive car with snows on it is not a good comparison.

To add snow tires and 500 or more lbs will make you feel you have a tank.

You don't want to make it to heavy in the rear! I have more fun driving in the winter and being able to let the rear slide out a bit makes it more enjoyable to see snow.

 

[jcmseven]

Another option I have been happy with is the Michelin AT2 tire. It has 90% of the snow and ice traction of their snow tire and rides and wears better and is a more multiseason radial. It has sawtooth edges and a good tread compound for snow but is not a one-trice pony. The true snow tire from them at least is slightly better, but it comes at some other costs that most of us, even those folks from high snow areas, would have to think twice before considering. I live in the New England of the south, so despite my locale I have some insight here and have run these tires back to back on two different vehicles.

John M

 

[Diamondpilot]

My co-pilot put them on his wife's caddy after they had to drive it though the yard a few times to get into the drive. He swears by them but they were not cheap by the time you get the tires and new wheels.

Chris

 

[Gizmo2]

Nothing for nothing but I run snow tires on my truck year round, I think I always have, current truck is a 2006 4x4 Tundra. Ran snow tires on our Highlander year round also. NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE!

 

[Dutch445]

You don't want to make it to heavy in the rear! I have more fun driving in the winter and being able to let the rear slide out a bit makes it more enjoyable to see snow.

Not so much anymore Art,
this truck i have now just beeps and
buzzes and brakes and kills the throttle
when i try to goose it and slide the
butt end around. **** Nannies

 

[bp fick]

I almost ALWAYS invest in a set of winter tires for my pickups. With them, they are somewhat drivable, without them, almost impossible up here.

On a couple of occasions, I take the stock steel wheels the truck comes with and then shop ebay or Craigs for alloys. I got an alloy set for my present Ranger for $100. The seller was a Ford worker. I did NOT ask.

I have a set of winter tires/wheels and a summer set. It really costs no more money, of course, because you spread the miles out on two sets.

 

[75H2]

I run studded snow tires on both vehicles, all 4 tires. My wife's Explorer (4x4) & my car which is AWD. Tires are the difference. Try it one year and you'll never go back. I've run Firestone Winterforce tires for the past decade. They are about the least expensive I could find and I've never been dissapointed.

Last point. When we were first married we both had SUV's she got around better in the show with winter tires than mine did without while in 4wd. I've never looked back since