Has anyone found winter tires that will fit the 18" rims of the Lariat? I have searched to no avail and being in the chilly climes of Canada and driving on mountain roads would feel much more secure with snow tires. Any snowbelters out there have any answers? Thanks in advance.

 

I'm assuming your Lariat is 4x4, so why do you need snow tires? As you can see by info at the left I live in Winnipeg where we see alot of snow. More than B.C. on average, and I haven't found it necessary to need snow tires.

You might feel more secure, but the truth of the matter is snow tires won't help much on a 4x4. Maybe you should consider a good all terrain light truck tire. That way you get better grip and you don't have to change 'em out when the weather warms up. Although an LT tire will ride a little harder then a passenger tire like the ones on your truck.

Just my two cents.

 

Thanks for the response, I am a former Winnipeger and I know what you mean, but driving the Coquihalla Highway in BC is not like driving in MB. One slip and you are not in the ditch but down a ravine which could take your life. I am forced to drive that highway at times when it is not really advisable to get to Vancouver. I guess I will just wait and see if they come up with someting for next year.

 

Point taken.

Just one more reason why I enjoy living in such a FLAT province.

 

BFG All-Terrain are the best snow tires! I plan on getting some myself!

 

tbird, what are you talking about? winter tires still have a huge advantage even if they are used with a 4x4. first, i live in winnipeg too and i dont drive around all the time in 4x4. Winter tires will give you great greater allround grip for any sort of winter driving especially when going around sharp corners (which 4x4 trucks are horrible at). finally the most important point is the breaking distance that winter tires will add. Having 4x4 does nothing for you when it comes to stopping and having a good pair of winter tires will reduce your breaking distance dramatically.

 

Serge, if your having trouble cornering in the winter, maybe you should try slowing down. I bought my 4x4 this past February so I've had a good taste of winter driving in this truck. Between the all season Hankooks my XLT came with and the ABS, I have no trouble maintaining contol or getting traction.

If you noticed I finished my post by suggesting that batchelor22 invest in a set of good all terrain light truck tires. This would improve traction, and avoid the hassle of changing tires twice a year.

Again, please slow down my Autopac premiums could use a break!

 

what i meant was that when you try and take a sharp corner with 4x4 engaged it turns horribly unless your crawling. I guess it is because of the limited slip differntial. Also i assumed that if he was looking for winter tires then he did not care that he would have to change the tires twice a year. I just wanted to point out that winter tires are never a bad idea (in winter). I do agree with you though, all-season tires are good enough for me during the winter.

ps. if we ALL had winter tires on in winterpeg then a garentee that our autopac premiums would go dwon eventually. Hey at least they are still the lowest in the country...i think

 

Or the improved grip would make people drive faster!

 

Not when there's snow or ice under the tires it won't. If there aint something slippy under the tires the driveline will bind. Nothing to do with the limited slip; it's the nature of selective four wheel drive vehicles. Is this your first truck??

 

ps--if you're that worried, a set of chains will get you 800 times more places than studded snow tires will.

 

other option is to go to Canadian Tire and get 16" basic steel rims for winter and then you can select from hundreds of very affordable winter tires to fit 16".

They will look like hell, but if you are doing BC mountain passes, keep them on for the 3 months of the year where serious snow is an issue. This will also save your Lariat rims from salt and sand that get thrown doen on those roads.

 

16" rims will not fit on the newer 2004 F150's. Only 17" or larger and I have found no one that makes a 17' winter wheel. Does anybody know what sizes of snow tires I could put on a 17" rim (if I can find one) and retain the right aspect ratio so the speedo etc. is still accurate. Thanks everyone!

 

Chains for these trucks are abundantly avaliable here in the states, also online:
http://www.tirechain.com/275-65-18.htm

If your truck is stock be sure to get class S for clearance requirements otherwise they will hit when turning

 

bachelor, I installed 17" Cooper Discoverer (aka Dean Wintercat) winter tires on my 04 Scab 4x4 and I like them. They've worked great so far (already 2 feet of snow up here) and they run quite smooth for winter tires.

I can send a picture if you want.

Folow the link below to get a view of these tires:

http://www.coopertires.com/us/en/Pro...ht+Truck+Tires

Ray