Snow Tire Options

[SVOMACH1]

Looking at getting a set of snows for my new truck. My favourite snow tires General Altimax Arctics are sadly discontinued. Too many to choose from! Going with a set of 17"x7.5" steelies and was thinking of 275 or 285/70/17. Opinions please.

[1986stangfan]

I went with cooper discoverer AT/W all weather tires and they are phenomenal. Honestly better than any dedicated snow tire I have ever used.

[5.4MarkVIII]

The best ice and snow tire I've ever used are the brimstone blizack. But they are pricey

[03svt]

What truck? Think 275/70 and 285/70 is larger than stock on an f150, I have 265/70/17's for mine...I could be wrong though.

[SVOMACH1]

6651

I have 285/65/20 BFG All Terrains on my 2016 right now but want dedicated winters on 17 steelies.

[SVOMACH1]

Dealer is recommending Toyo Open Country WLT1's but they have mixed reviews for icey conditions. Not sure if Blizzaks come in an LT.

[03svt]

6651

I have 285/65/20 BFG All Terrains on my 2016 right now but want dedicated winters on 17 steelies.

Do you have a level kit on it? Nice truck btw..

[ZR]

For me, easy choice.

Winter I Pike


http://www.tractiontire.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/81i1CEMT2aL._SL1001_.jpg

[ZR]

Or Hercules Avalanche Extreme.

https://www.4tires.ca/images/produits/hercules-avalanche-xtreme.jpg

[ZR]

Either of the above would tie for first followed closely by the Coopers.

[RedSN]

For me, easy choice.

Winter I Pike

Looking at these for my new truck.

[Blackmare]

Will be checking them out for my wife's Jeep too.

[Johnny5.0]

I have Blizzak DM-V1 on my Tundra. Outstanding winter tire, two seasons, great wear and stability, even towing a double enclosed sled trailer with another sled in the bed.

[SVOMACH1]

Do you have a level kit on it? Nice truck btw..

No levelling kit. Just stock height.

[Stephen06GT]

If Hankook makes an LT version of the I-Pikes, they would get my vote.

[Uncle Buck]

Another vote for the iPikes although Coopers were very good on my pickup also

[03svt]

Either of the above would tie for first followed closely by the Coopers.

I ran coopers on my f150, great tire.

[ZR]

I rated the Coopers high cause I really liked them as well, just that the Hercules are just that much better is all.

[Ray721]

FJ has Cooper Discoverer STT. Too nubby to be effective on ice but good on anything else lol. Full time AWD helps with that as well.

[SVOMACH1]

The Hercules is an excellent tire but not available in the size I want. I have them on my work vans.

[svo1990mustang]

I have Blizzak DM-V1

Agreed, had them on my Ranger, one of the most stable and best overall winter tires i ever had.

[SVOMACH1]

Ended up ordering Hankook I Pike RW11 LT tires in 275/65/17. I may get them studded but still debating. Winter driving gets rather scarey up here at times.

[RedSN]

^^^same here, but in P265/70R16. Picking them up tomorrow.

[fast Ed]

Hey Don, if you're not committed to those, why not go a bit narrower for the winter? Usually performs better in the snow, and will also save you some $$. 245/75R16 is a very common size that would match the diameter of what you have now.


cheers
Ed

[fast Ed]

It's too bad that Kal Tire has the exclusive on those for the region ...

[RedSN]

Thanks for the suggestion Ed, but I've already got the tires.
Got a great deal on them and there was no price difference between the 245 and the 265. I decided to stick with the OEM 265 size for a couple of reasons: we don't get a lot of snow here, and the i*Pike is more of an ice-tire. I wanted the same contact patch area as i do on the dry. If I'm going to be "cutting" through 10" of snow i'll slow down and toss it in 4-wheel drive. (i'm secretly hoping we get lots of snow this year so I can justify getting 4x4, LOL)

[RedSN]

I say this every year, nothing beats Nokians
I had the Hakka's on my 2WD B3000 (Ranger). They were fantastic during the first 3 years. By year 4 I found the rubber had gotten a bit harder and they didn't grip as good as they used to. Still a great tire tho. Never got stuck, and never needed any weight in the rear of the truck.

[mustang_racr223]

Good year duratrac, heard nothing but good things about them

[hsousa88]

Good year duratrac, heard nothing but good things about them

I like them.. They do good in the thick stuff but only ok on the ice. They wear down pretty quick if your using them all year like me.

Overall a good tire its just too bad they wear down so quick.. Which is expected with a A/T tire I guess. Coopers were my next choice but I saved a nice chunk buying from crappy tire on sale.

[TheMustangShow]

I have Blizzak DM-V1 on my Tundra. Outstanding winter tire, two seasons, great wear and stability, even towing a double enclosed sled trailer with another sled in the bed.

Great Tire!

[Vinny_vegas]

May I suggest Arctic Claw made by Continental reasonably priced and great grip in the winter.