Post by: Utah on September 28, 2019, 08:27:14 AM
Post by: Stein on September 28, 2019, 08:33:15 AM
You could always grab a set of studs, nothing will grab more than that. That is what I would probably do in your case.
Post by: b23 on September 28, 2019, 09:02:52 AM
Post by: TVHunts on September 28, 2019, 09:17:08 AM
Only down fall is in super deep snow or nasty mud they aren’t the greatest.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Defender+LTX+M%2FS&partnum=77R8DLTX&GCID=C13674x012-tire&KEYWORD=tires.jsp_Michelin_Defender+LTX+M%2FS_Tire&code=yes&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIvJTT3vPz5AIVCb7ACh0VdwM6EAQYAiABEgIP0PD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!72322431853!!!g!132105269773!&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvJTT3vPz5AIVCb7ACh0VdwM6EAQYAiABEgIP0PD_BwE
Post by: follow maggie on September 28, 2019, 09:54:13 AM
Post by: Crunchy on September 28, 2019, 10:11:06 AM
I’ve great luck with my BF Goodrich KO2 in the snow & ice and wet roads. Drove in a blizzard from Billings to this side of Butte in 2 wheel drive a couple years ago with no trouble.
I think those are the top tier tire but wear on them isnt all that great. I got 27k on my current set, and they are close to being worn out.
Post by: follow maggie on September 28, 2019, 10:20:03 AM
I’ve great luck with my BF Goodrich KO2 in the snow & ice and wet roads. Drove in a blizzard from Billings to this side of Butte in 2 wheel drive a couple years ago with no trouble.
I think those are the top tier tire but wear on them isnt all that great. I got 27k on my current set, and they are close to being worn out.
I always get a little better than 40k from mine. I have about 25k on my current set and have lots of tread left.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 28, 2019, 10:30:20 AM
Trying a set of Nitto ridge grapplers- have great reviews on the diesel forums
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 28, 2019, 10:31:47 AM
I’ve great luck with my BF Goodrich KO2 in the snow & ice and wet roads. Drove in a blizzard from Billings to this side of Butte in 2 wheel drive a couple years ago with no trouble.
I think those are the top tier tire but wear on them isnt all that great. I got 27k on my current set, and they are close to being worn out.
I always get a little better than 40k from mine. I have about 25k on my current set and have lots of tread left.
On my second set of KM3's on my F 350. Second set of K02's on our dog truck which has an extra 3/4 ton box on the back. I get over 40K out of them on both rigs first set. I'm at 30K on the dog trucks second set. Rotated them more frequently this time. I won't try another tire again. The BFG's have been the best tire I've owned. Two of our trucks are north of 280K miles one is at 170K. Gone through all major brands between the three. Les Schwab starts as the worst tire on my list, Goodyear MTR second worst. Coopers on my F 350 and the current set on my wifes 2002 2500 have been very good tires. BFG's have exceeded quality and traction in every situation over all others.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 28, 2019, 10:42:39 AM
My KM3's mud terrains are my favorite. The deep traction lugs are amazing on snow, ice, desert rocks..it is made for it all. They are also pretty quiet on the road. More so than whatever those tires are that specialize in making a pretend mud tire for 22 and 24" mall cruiser wheels..
Post by: meatwhack on September 29, 2019, 04:28:30 PM
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Post by: Wingin it on September 29, 2019, 06:20:33 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 29, 2019, 07:51:25 PM
Post by: spin05 on October 07, 2019, 12:00:09 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 07, 2019, 06:06:48 AM
The chains are what’s doing the work.
But my favorite unchained are Goodyear Duratracks.👍
Post by: Harbor_hunter on October 07, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
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Post by: woodswalker on October 07, 2019, 08:31:53 AM
Post by: 2MANY on October 07, 2019, 09:10:21 AM
Running Toyo MTs and carry chains. Once you chain up, it really doesn't matter. Only had to chain up legally, have not seen anything I cannot get through yet. Even ice i just take it EASY.
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Post by: Old Man Yager on October 07, 2019, 10:09:09 AM
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Post by: b23 on October 07, 2019, 01:10:00 PM
I love my Bfg K02s, but my Taco is so light in the rear that I spin them pretty easy. When it's in 4wd in the snow, they do really well.
I run Michelin X-Ice and 3-4 sand tubes directly over the rear axle in my Taco for winter driving. The sand tubes alone make a HUGE difference.
Post by: KopperBuck on October 07, 2019, 01:20:50 PM
Post by: hunt3636223 on October 07, 2019, 08:26:25 PM
I like the Cooper SST pros. Been getting almost 50k out of em. Price is right and made in USA
Agreed on the STT Pros. Awesome tire, tough as nails and wears well on a diesel pickup. I’ve been getting around 50K out of a set as well if you keep them rotated. They do awesome in snow and surprisingly well on ice. Cheaper than the Toyo M/T and as you said made in the good ‘ol USA!!
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 10, 2019, 08:53:05 PM
STT Pros good mud tire. Not winter tire. But people over look that for the cool factor. Big fan of BFG K02. Have them on a Toyota and won't ever change. I'd like to run them on our 1 ton but we pull too much on the pavement it wouldn't be a good fit I'm afraid. Any really good tire for snow is gonna wear. There's a reason they do well and it ain't because they're harder than hammered out owl shyt.
On my second set of KM3's on my F 350. I tow, haul and work it a lot and tow highway. Have second set of KMO's on my 2500 dog truck which also tows trailer a lot on highway miles. Not much difference between the two except the KM3's throw a LOT more rocks on gravel. Noise level is the same. Wear is comparable.
BFG and don't look back-
Post by: sagerat on October 10, 2019, 08:56:17 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2019, 08:57:43 PM
Post by: Special T on October 10, 2019, 11:32:32 PM
You can avoid chains with more weight on the truck.
New studs are crap. There are no more carbon steel core studs they are all soft metal crap. That is unless you order out of state and can gun your own studs!
There is a commerical semi truck trad that is similar to the Yokohama Icegaurd or geolander. A directional snow tire. Lots of use in BC and to me that means it works well.
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 11, 2019, 03:44:06 AM
Probably a little off topic, but what I’ve learned is once you have to chain up your tires don’t really matter anymore, they just need to be round and hold air.
The chains are what’s doing the work.
But my favorite unchained are Goodyear Duratracks.👍
This and carry chains.
Post by: Timberstalker on October 11, 2019, 03:44:54 AM
I got 50k out of a set on my 3/4 ton Cummins. They are the best tire as far as traction and longevity that I’ve found.
Post by: Miles on October 11, 2019, 04:58:36 AM
Probably a little off topic, but what I’ve learned is once you have to chain up your tires don’t really matter anymore, they just need to be round and hold air.
The chains are what’s doing the work.
But my favorite unchained are Goodyear Duratracks.👍
This and carry chains.
Chains are great. The bad part is some of the newer trucks will not accept chains on the front. I know on my 2016 Duramax chains are a no go on the front.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 11, 2019, 04:58:54 AM
Post by: spin05 on October 11, 2019, 05:13:53 AM
Yokahama Geolander M/T’s
I got 50k out of a set on my 3/4 ton Cummins. They are the best tire as far as traction and longevity that I’ve found.
I do like those G003
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 11, 2019, 07:50:58 AM
Anyone mention M55’s yet? I’ve never been disappointed.
:yeah: I carry chains but have never needed them..these tires continue to impress me. Over 40k miles and still lots of life left. GMC hd.
Post by: jeffro on October 11, 2019, 08:04:29 AM
The first set (on my third now) were very good, next two I’ve had siped,
They are awesome on ice and better in snow.
Never had to chain up, even when I hunted the late season Swakane 4yrs ago
But I did help three guys out of the ditch that wished they would have.
Post by: Wingin it on October 11, 2019, 06:20:44 PM
Post by: cem3434 on October 11, 2019, 07:20:09 PM
I am on my 2nd set of Cooper Discoverer AT/3's and have been really happy with them. They are pretty quiet for an all terrain, ride nice, and are really grippy in snow. I got 50k out of the first set.
Another vote for Coopers as I run them on everything and have never been disappointed.
Post by: Crunchy on October 11, 2019, 07:35:50 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on October 12, 2019, 05:56:42 AM