Diesel tires snow and ice

[Mtnwalker]

Time to start thinking about some new shoes for the Cummins. I know there's been a couple tire threads lately but I'm looking for recommendations specifically for a diesel on snowy and icy mountain roads. Right now I've got Toyo RT's on it and they've been great on the road and in the mountains until the snow flies. I've had a couple scares sliding sideways or backwards from a stop with the kids in the truck and I crunched my trailer sliding backwards into a tree this fall. And yes I do carry chains and use them regularly, but the Toyo's turn into skates once there's snow on the ground. Anybody got one you really like?

[Karl Blanchard]

We use Bridgestone dueler revo's on our two wheel drive service trucks and they are pretty fantastic on snow and ice.

[hiway_99]

I put Faulken wildpeaks on my 2020 chevy 3500 diesel.  I thought they performed really well.  I'm planning on putting them on my girlfriends 4runner.

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[Duckslayer89]

Time to start thinking about some new shoes for the Cummins. I know there's been a couple tire threads lately but I'm looking for recommendations specifically for a diesel on snowy and icy mountain roads. Right now I've got Toyo RT's on it and they've been great on the road and in the mountains until the snow flies. I've had a couple scares sliding sideways or backwards from a stop with the kids in the truck and I crunched my trailer sliding backwards into a tree this fall. And yes I do carry chains and use them regularly, but the Toyo's turn into skates once there's snow on the ground. Anybody got one you really like?

I had the same problem. Literally no traction on ice and snow. But they last forever on gravel and the road… I got BF Goodrich KO2s. They are sweet. Not a ton off road yet actually after moving to Texas

[Magnum_Willys]

We use Bridgestone dueler revo's on our two wheel drive service trucks and they are pretty fantastic on snow and ice.

Those do look pretty good !  Have had good luck with Faulken Wildpeaks and Goodyear Duratracs on 1/2 tons.   Probably lean towards those revo's or Michelin LTX AT2 for heavy trucks.

[Stein]

Get a set of true winter tires, Blizzaks or the like.  Run two sets of tires, cost is about the same once you get a second set of rims and then you have the most advantageous tire both summer and winter.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Goodyear Duratracks all the way, if your not hauling a load air them down to 45 psi.👍

[thinkingman]

Probably the best 4-season LT tire is Michelin LTX M/S.
They just do everything really well except check the box that says 'Look at my manly-man tires!'.
Once you get past that, they're awesome.

[baker5150]

I run the Toyo AT's on my 13 cummins. 

They are incredible in snow and ice. WAY better than I thought they would do.

Crawling all over Idaho & Montana logging roads in snow and ice, no problems
Pulling an 18k tow hauler over Steven's pass in snow and ice, zero issues.

Much better than the MT's and these have a really high load range.  Pretty Quiet too.

[Mtnwalker]

Time to start thinking about some new shoes for the Cummins. I know there's been a couple tire threads lately but I'm looking for recommendations specifically for a diesel on snowy and icy mountain roads. Right now I've got Toyo RT's on it and they've been great on the road and in the mountains until the snow flies. I've had a couple scares sliding sideways or backwards from a stop with the kids in the truck and I crunched my trailer sliding backwards into a tree this fall. And yes I do carry chains and use them regularly, but the Toyo's turn into skates once there's snow on the ground. Anybody got one you really like?

I had the same problem. Literally no traction on ice and snow. But they last forever on gravel and the road… I got BF Goodrich KO2s. They are sweet. Not a ton off road yet actually after moving to Texas

Yep I was in love with them until I realized they were ice skates.

Probably the best 4-season LT tire is Michelin LTX M/S.
They just do everything really well except check the box that says 'Look at my manly-man tires!'.
Once you get past that, they're awesome.

Do you have first hand experience running these on a diesel or 3/4 ton pickup in the conditions mentioned?

[Ridgeratt]

What is the difference about running tires on a diesel as opposed to a gas rig?   

[thinkingman]

Time to start thinking about some new shoes for the Cummins. I know there's been a couple tire threads lately but I'm looking for recommendations specifically for a diesel on snowy and icy mountain roads. Right now I've got Toyo RT's on it and they've been great on the road and in the mountains until the snow flies. I've had a couple scares sliding sideways or backwards from a stop with the kids in the truck and I crunched my trailer sliding backwards into a tree this fall. And yes I do carry chains and use them regularly, but the Toyo's turn into skates once there's snow on the ground. Anybody got one you really like?

I had the same problem. Literally no traction on ice and snow. But they last forever on gravel and the road… I got BF Goodrich KO2s. They are sweet. Not a ton off road yet actually after moving to Texas

Yep I was in love with them until I realized they were ice skates.

Probably the best 4-season LT tire is Michelin LTX M/S.
They just do everything really well except check the box that says 'Look at my manly-man tires!'.
Once you get past that, they're awesome.

Do you have first hand experience running these on a diesel or 3/4 ton pickup in the conditions mentioned?

No but lots of miles on lighter gas rigs and their reputation and feedback on Tirerack.com is excellent.
I used to run only Michelin truck tires. My Falkens have been pretty good and not sure what my next set will be.

[Mtnwalker]

What is the difference about running tires on a diesel as opposed to a gas rig?   

Probably not much if it's a similar weight vehicle in similar use conditions.

[Sakko300wsm]

I’ve had good luck with the BF Goodrich KO2 all terrains on my current cummins and my other 2 - I did try Duratracks on my 2012 and they were pretty good as well
On my current 2020 I have 35” ‘s and they have been doing great on snow and ice

[Buckhunter24]

Get a set of true winter tires, Blizzaks or the like.  Run two sets of tires, cost is about the same once you get a second set of rims and then you have the most advantageous tire both summer and winter.

This is the route I would go on a heavier truck. I have a few buddies doing this, go the extra mile and get them studded