orangeJK

Hey everyone.
I'm in need of some snow tires this year.
I currently have 33 mtr kevlars on 17s which are trash this year in the snow.
I'm thinking of going with duratracs and a 15 rim to save a few bucks.
Rims I'm lookin at are pro comp series 52 monster mod 15x10 bs 3.75 I'm not sure if they will fit.
Any suggestions on different tires other than Goodyear. I'd like a 33-35.
These will just be winter tires ill be getting a set of 35s for Wheelin.

Kojack

I would advise against any big tire for snow. They are useless. I use 265/70/17 for snow tires. I'm using the trail cutter snow tire that is studded. Having a dedicated winder tire, not all season with the snow flake symbol, is a given for snow driving. The big tires float on slush and snow causing dangerous handling and control. I run 33s in the summer but scale back for winter because of control issues with bigger tires. And mt tires suck in snow. Dedicated winter tires are the only thing you should use. They are different compound, tread patterns and proper siping for winter driving.

Kojack

Here is the link to a real winter tire.

http://www.eldoradotire.com/tires/De...ication=Winter

jeeperak

tall skinny tires are great in snow with a tread that unpacks itself good. 24yrs in Alaska. Studs only ad 5% more traction on ice from what ive been told.

Kojack

I will take that 5%. Any day of the week. Thanks.

Kojack

That being said I have garrit on my wife's Mazda and they are amazing. Studdless with walnut shells in the treads.

jeeperak

I didnt say not to have them just keeping expectations real. Glad you feel confident in them.

Kojack

You would understand why, if you drove in our winters. Our roads are trecturous...

how much snow does arizona get?

Freewill

X2 on tall skinny tires in the snow. Studs or not, up to you. There are also winter tires made with "hydrophillic" rubber compound (Blizzak is an example) that adds that 5% or more in a wider range of conditions than studs.

Great that you are going to run dedicated winter tires. Its the best way to have really good snow rubber.

When I usta live in logging country where it snowed 13' a year, the loggers all ran 215/85 Michelins on their work trucks in winter. I had a set of those Michelins. Like riding on rails while cars on fat tires were sliding around looking for a parking spot in the ditch.

Flip94ta

Bridgestone, Goodyear, Firestone and General have all stepped up their tall snow tire offerings in the past few years. There are quite a few 32-33" tall ones available for 17-18" wheels. Tirerack has some great videos on the ice rink of what snow and studded tires can do. I think studs offer quite a bit more than 5%.

We use Blizzaks on my wife's ride. Planning on trying Generals next.