Looking for very aggresive winter tires???

Wondering what good and whats not for winter tires?

Current tires being used are All Season Hankook,s with Snowflake, which totally dont cut it!

 

i have heard great things about the Goodyear Duratracs in the snow.

 

If they make them in a size for an F150, Bridgestone Blizzaks are the best snow tires hands down. I have a set on my Nissan Maxima and it can get out of my drive just fine while at the same time I have to pop my Ford into 4hi to get out. Best $580 I ever spent.

 

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Its the mega siping on these tires that make then so good in snow!

 

I was going to mention the Blizzaks. I inquired about them once, the guy at the tire store told me they would have a short life span with any dry road highway driving, because of the soft rubber compound for better snow traction.

DarkShadow?? I'm just curious, do you switch to a different tire during the non snow months? What kind of lifespan do you expect from the Blizzaks? Thanks.

 

I have a winter set on junkyard rims, Blizzaks, and a summer set on stock rims, Goodyear Assurance Tripletreds. This is only the second winter I've been using the Blizzaks on the car. I put them on at first measurable snowfall and take them off as early as possible in the spring. So far the set might have around 6,000 miles and are wearing well. They are made of a softer rubber but the grip because of it is phenomenal. I don't know what the lifespan of these tires is but for my car I didn't care because I needed the best snow and ice traction I could buy.
These are the ones I have. There are a few styles of Blizzaks for different tire sizes though.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....l=Blizzak+WS60

 

Blizzaks are pretty much available for any vehicle nowadays - I ordered a set for a 2010 Mercedes Sprinter van at work (LT245 Load E)

Based on the research I've done, the tire is comprised of two rubber densities - the outer surface is softest and should last roughly 20,000 KMs (roughly 10,000 miles?) and once you reach the first level of wear bars the remaining compound will function more like a conventional all season tire, meaning that you could run them as a normal tire, you just won't get the "suction cup" performance from them.

If you want them to last, you've got to get them save them for true winter conditions - mount them after you've got snow and when the roads get dry in the spring take them off.

 

Thanks
I,ll give the Blizzacks a try!

 

what size are you looking for?

 

Absolutly love the look of my Duratracs! They are the best ive ever used in the snow! And my truck spends A LOT of time in the rockies. So far ive pulled 8 cars, 3 chevy trucks and one full size Mid America tour bus!!!! but the bus was only out of a sloped back parking lot onto a side road, and up a very shallow hill about 60 yards. I didnt pull it,,, just helped him with a few tugs. But hey..... Its bragging rights! And almost 50 people saw it and got to go skiing because of my beautiful scew! HAHAHA! But the duratracs have been my favorite tire so far! Only complaint is,,,, I didnt go big enough. Live and Learn i guess. Mod while ya can!

 

Have you looked at http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Also 500 lbs of sand over the rear axle will make a world of difference.

 

If you are looking for a serious winter tire there are all kinds of choices out there, I personally run the cooper discoverer M&S

http://www.coopertire.com/html/produ...=discoverer_ms

If you plan on running actually winter tires, they will wear faster, plan putting htem on a second set of rims so you can run them the winter months and throw your regular hankooks on for the summer. The softer rubber compound with wear really fast in the warmer summer months.
I am in NB, Canada and true decidated winter tires are almost a must here for about 3 months of the year. My GF has Blizzaks on her Mazda 3 and that thing is a tank in the snow/slush.

 

I just had 4 Cooper Artic claw XSI's installed on my 2WD 2010 FX2.
Excellent traction now, traction light and ABS barely come on anymore. Before they were on constantly
Over $40 per tire cheaper than anything else. Money well spent.

I use them in SW ontario, and run the stock 20's during the nice months....

 

Ya i need a winter tire for sure, here in bc insurance doesnt cover you if you dont have them on your vehicle in the snow, plus my truck doesnt have 4WD, which kinda really sucks in the snow.