SR-A's on a 4x4?
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From: Wisconsin
I have the SR-A's on my truck. Here in Wisconsin, we never get snow, so we don't have to learn how to drive in it. It is born into us. Must be loose nut behind the wheel that had the problems. I had Goodyears on my 97 and when I got rid of it, it had 270,000 miles on it. Never had any problems in the snow!!
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Apparently reading comprehension is not a strong suit for some of you.
I was not complaining about the SR-A's performance in the snow. I was complaining about the lack of traction in getting out of the ditch. I stated twice that the tire performed well on the road. Read the entire post and try to understand what it is about before you decide to post. It will very likely keep you from looking like a total idiot.
I was not complaining about the SR-A's performance in the snow. I was complaining about the lack of traction in getting out of the ditch. I stated twice that the tire performed well on the road. Read the entire post and try to understand what it is about before you decide to post. It will very likely keep you from looking like a total idiot.
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From: Vernon, NY
I got stuck in my driveway with SR-A tires with a 4x4 with only 20k on them. Practically brand new.
With the same vehicle, I got cheap set of Cooper Weather-Master S/T 2 Tires... and I tried mud, 1 1/2 feet of snow, and it never had a problem. In fact I tired high centering myself in a deep ditch and was able to get myself out with barely any grief.
As one on here said, "Must've been a blue light special"...
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as a general rule as most of you know the tires that come on your vehicle are the cheapest tires avaliable to the manufacutrer, those sr-a are good all season tires and give the fx-4 just enough curb appeal to sell it but for any off road (and in some cases your driveway) they arent worth the rubber their stamped out of.
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Apparently reading comprehension is not a strong suit for some of you.
I was not complaining about the SR-A's performance in the snow. I was complaining about the lack of traction in getting out of the ditch. I stated twice that the tire performed well on the road. Read the entire post and try to understand what it is about before you decide to post. It will very likely keep you from looking like a total idiot.
I was not complaining about the SR-A's performance in the snow. I was complaining about the lack of traction in getting out of the ditch. I stated twice that the tire performed well on the road. Read the entire post and try to understand what it is about before you decide to post. It will very likely keep you from looking like a total idiot.
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From: Vernon, NY
as a general rule as most of you know the tires that come on your vehicle are the cheapest tires avaliable to the manufacutrer, those sr-a are good all season tires and give the fx-4 just enough curb appeal to sell it but for any off road (and in some cases your driveway) they arent worth the rubber their stamped out of.
Couldn't say it any better. Those SR-A's I had on my previous vehicle was from the factory from Ford.
Let's say even when I put on those Coopers, it made the vehicle act more... shall I say, "More predictable and controllable".
I'm not sure if any of you know this or not... but my buddy bought a '08 Nissan Frontier with the Nismo off-road package, and he got the BFgoodrich Rugged Trail tires and they only lasted him 17k on ALL fours. Yes, he had his 4x4 checked and his alignment checked. Everything was perfect. Yet he blew through those stock tires like they were nothing. They wouldn't pass inspection.
We then looked at hires photos I took of his truck and sure enough, it looked as if he only had 1/2 the tread as if you bought them from a regular tire joint.
Interesting -- yes.
Why -- We don't know.
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From: Aubrey, Texas
Sounds like the "total idiot" was the guy getting pulled out of the ditch by a dodge! I think the reason you ended up in the ditch is ultimately due to driver error, don't blame the tires for not being able to get you out of your dilemma which was your fault in the first place...SR-A's have worked fine for me on and off the road so far.
Please share your wisdom. Tell me how not hitting my brakes would have been the best option here. I don't know what we would ever do around here without uber geniuses such as yourself. Enlighten us with your superior intellect o wise one.
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From: Green Bay, WisconSIN
Can someone explain to me again why Ford thought this combo was a good idea.
We got about 8 inches of snow here in Texas today. I was on my way back home from Amarillo and was about 35 miles from my driveway. There was a toyota celica about 8 car lengths in front of me going about 30 mph. We were on a two lane road and he went into a skid. He went broadside to me, over corrected and went into the ditch. As this whole thing was developing, I had to hit the brakes pretty hard so as not to hit him. Consequently I go into a skid and end up in the ditch. Long story short, 4WD + street radials = me not getting out of the ditch. A couple minutes later a guy came along and pulled me out. Worst part was that it was a Dodge that pulled me out. When the guy pulled up he smirked and said, "Do you need my Dodge to pull that Ford out of the ditch".
The SR-A's will be getting replaced in very short order.
Oh, and the guy in the celica had Colorado plates. So much for people from CO knowing how to drive in the snow.
We got about 8 inches of snow here in Texas today. I was on my way back home from Amarillo and was about 35 miles from my driveway. There was a toyota celica about 8 car lengths in front of me going about 30 mph. We were on a two lane road and he went into a skid. He went broadside to me, over corrected and went into the ditch. As this whole thing was developing, I had to hit the brakes pretty hard so as not to hit him. Consequently I go into a skid and end up in the ditch. Long story short, 4WD + street radials = me not getting out of the ditch. A couple minutes later a guy came along and pulled me out. Worst part was that it was a Dodge that pulled me out. When the guy pulled up he smirked and said, "Do you need my Dodge to pull that Ford out of the ditch".
The SR-A's will be getting replaced in very short order.
Oh, and the guy in the celica had Colorado plates. So much for people from CO knowing how to drive in the snow.
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8 CAR LENGTH's IN FRONT OF YOU GOING 30?!? Just laying off the gas should have slowed you to a stop!!! My enlightenment is just slowing down, it's not like you were going 60 down a highway you were going 30. Snow= Slow down and not panic. 4 wheel drive does not equal 4 wheel stop! Welcome to winter driving. IMO you don't even need a 4 wheel drive unless you're planning on going off road, I got by for 6 years with a one wheel wonder and I got the 4x4 to retain selling value. I think I've used 4 wheel drive once this winter, and that was because I didn't have any wieght in the back of my truck...
I'm now back to a 4x2 (with a Limited Slip) and I've got six 80 lb sand bags plus my General Grabber AT2 tires... couldn't be happier. I've yet to have a problem. Heck, I even backed into a snowy ditch and got out.
Sometimes I think 4x4 is way too overrated.
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I didn't get 4x4 either.. why? I had a 4x4 and all I wound up doing was getting in trouble or not using 4x4.
I'm now back to a 4x2 (with a Limited Slip) and I've got six 80 lb sand bags plus my General Grabber AT2 tires... couldn't be happier. I've yet to have a problem. Heck, I even backed into a snowy ditch and got out.
Sometimes I think 4x4 is way too overrated.
I'm now back to a 4x2 (with a Limited Slip) and I've got six 80 lb sand bags plus my General Grabber AT2 tires... couldn't be happier. I've yet to have a problem. Heck, I even backed into a snowy ditch and got out.
Sometimes I think 4x4 is way too overrated.
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Yep, just what I want to do...drive around with 500 pounds in the back of my truck...or I could just get a 4X4 and some decent tires. Yo, Wisconsin-I'll gladly sell you my stock Goodyears-they are worse than the bfg rts's.
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From: Green Bay, WisconSIN
all you need is about 240 lbs, i take them out unless snow is in the forecast to save on gas mileage, i'd take you up on your offer for the tires as long as they're 285/55/r20's, that's what i want to run in the winter for a beefier look, who told you 500 lbs is the answer? they are definately giving the weight aspect some overkill...you can have bald tires and 4x4 and you'll still get around just fine, at least i have no other reason to think other wise. i was hoping drivers from up nort would back me up on this...
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8 CAR LENGTH's IN FRONT OF YOU GOING 30?!? Just laying off the gas should have slowed you to a stop!!! My enlightenment is just slowing down, it's not like you were going 60 down a highway you were going 30. Snow= Slow down and not panic. 4 wheel drive does not equal 4 wheel stop! Welcome to winter driving. IMO you don't even need a 4 wheel drive unless you're planning on going off road, I got by for 6 years with a one wheel wonder and I got the 4x4 to retain selling value. I think I've used 4 wheel drive once this winter, and that was because I didn't have any wieght in the back of my truck...
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From: Western Washington
But a good tire is that much better.
