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Anybody running Pro comp Xtreme AT in snow?

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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Default Anybody running Pro comp Xtreme AT in snow?

Moving to the north soon and I have 33 1150 Xtreme AT and wanted to know how they will run in snow and ice?
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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i don't have them but they should work very well in the snow being that they are an agressive a/t and have lots of sipes. they are definitely something i would consider if i were doing a lot of snow driving.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Well, they kinda suck. Not sure if it's because of their harder compound, or the large-lug tread design, but I never had much luck with them in Montana/Wyoming snow. They tended to slide alot and didn't clean out well. Not too many things more embarassing than all 4 spinning in one spot in 6" of snow.

I switched to Cooper STT's. They were awesome in snow/ice, even deep (18"+)snow.

I now run 37" Goodyear MTR's. Even better. Now, if I get stuck in snow, I deserved it!

Keep in mind, mine have all been 12.5" wide tires. Not the greatest in snow because of width. If you're planning on alot of snow/ice driving, stay as narrow as you can.

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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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We've had a good amount of snow here in Colorado for the past couple weeks, and it has ranged from sub zero crisp snow to heavy wet slop and they've done well for me. They have slipped here and there, but I think that is partly due to me hoping I could get by in 2wd when I should have been in 4wd. Once the jeep is in 4hi they've done great, no slipping and sliding to report. However when these wear down and it's time for a new set I'll likely be looking at 35" DuraTracs given their reputation and winter capabilities.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Thanks. I am planning on going to Duratrac also when these wear down. I won't have near as much snow in Toronto as you guys out west. So I guess they will do.
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