I found out today that these Perellis do not have traction in snow. We recieved our first decent snowfall here in Michigan today. Can anyone suggest a replacement tire that is good in snow. I think this subject has been brought up before,but could not find the thread. The tires on there now are the 20" Perellis. Thanks.

 

Well you are most likely gonna start a war on here between BFG's and Toyo's but I have the BFG all terrain's right now and they handle great in the snow and aren't loud on the road. Just my 2 cents.

 

I like my General Grabber AT2's. They are severe weather rated and have a pretty good price point.

 

Of course you are welcome to your own opinion, but I disagree. I have 20" Pirellis on my Platinum and they went thru the 8" of snow we received today in Chicagoland without a problem. This is my 2nd winter with them BTW.

I'm not saying they are the best tires I've ever had in the snow, but its not like they spin or slide.

 

yeah, I got the 20" Pirelli's too and they have been working out ok. We've been getting some minor snow here the past few weeks (just 1 or 2 inches at a time) and I've yet to put the truck in 4wd. The traction control seems to help alot in 2wd.

 

I had the Pirellis in 2 feet of snow in 4x4. No problems at all. But I definitely noticed slip in only a inch or two in 4x2 making turns.

 

I lost two MPG going to the super heavy BFG's. I went back to Michelin AT2's and got my MPG back. BFG is a heavy tire with lots of rubber and shifty tread if you like spirited driving.
I think Ford went with the Perelli's for cost and fuel economy. They are the wimpiest looking truck tire I have ever had. But with EPA and everyone else pushing MPG's we won't see true truck tires from manufacturers anymore...

 

I also haven't had any issues with the 20" Pirelli's. They are best for highway driving. I take my truck upstate NY regularly and have been pleased with performance. Than again, I'm not really off-roading.

I would just ride them out for like 30 to 40,000 miles than get a better all around tire.

 

Sure, they are fine for highway driving.

We had about 2 inches of powder on my driveway this morning, about a 7% grade, 1/2 mile long. If you maintain a low constant speed, fine. If I were to very lightly accelerate, the tires start spinning immediately. Then, at the end of my driveway, to turn onto the main road, I have to come to a complete stop, as do most people, and then accelerate and turn.... Time and time again the tires spin out, and it's embarrassing. I mean I'm not going to go change my tires... it's fine, it really doesn't snow that much around here, but it is slightly embarrassing. My other cars have no issues.

I'll ride them out and then look into some Mickey Thompsons or BFGs.

 

Your embarrased cause your tires spin I smile ear to ear when my tires spin

 

In my driveway, yes ;P

 

Thanks for everyones input. Guess I'll just have to get use to them.

 

I have not had any problems with my 20" Perellis, they lasted up to 55,000 miles.

 

I changed my 20" Pirellis out at 43K but hated them the whole time. I found they weren't good in the wet, snow or loose dirt. The only thing they were good for is tread life, that and they look like a car tire.

 

As a tire dealer I dont really recommend the pirellis. They have a solid rid on the outside edge for noise and handling reasons and and this traps any snow in the treads. I get a lot of good reviews from cooper a/ts and (if you can afford 'em Michelins and BFGs)