I am going to be looking for a set of winter tires in a few months. I want something that will stick to the ice/snow and perform well

My first choice was a set of bridgestone blizzaks in the stock size LT255/75R17

second choice a 35" tire i can use all year round like a Pro comp all terrain tire. Would this tire work well on snow and ice? or am I better off with the Blizzaks?

I want to hear from peoples experiences with driving in the winter and different tires.

Thank you

 

You would be way better off with any dedicated winter tire, even a cheap one. I have used several AT's in the past and they were night and day compared to real winter tires.

 

I used to run the Firestone Winterforce tires during the winter. They are a directional tire but they will go through just about anything as long as you are moving forward.

 

Thats what i was leaning more towards. I have nothing on my stock wheels right now. and was thinking of adding the stock size winter tire to them because 99% or my driving will be HWY on ice and snow

I am sure a more narrow tire will be better for fuel economy and probably better on ice than a wider tire

 

the Pro Comp X-terrains worked well this past winter with them siped.

 

Moving forward sounds good..lol..

I got my jeep in march and was driving on HWY 1 bc canada and got hit by a snow storm. I had the stock mud terrain tires on. I hit some black ice and lost control on the HWY. I spun around a few times but was able to get the Jeep under control. I almost smashed my jeep with only 400km on it..lol.. I was not able to go over 60km/h after that till the icy sections where past. I want to avoid this happening again.

 

The 35 will be 2 wide on ice.... You need a narrower tire for ice...
Go for the winter tire....

 

Yep, I was doing about 30mph when I hit a hole in the road followed by ice causing me to lose control. I was about five feet from landing in a river backwards. Chopped down a pine tree, threw it under the back tires, tossed it in 4lo and climbed right back out. After that I bought the winterforce and haven't hit the ditch since. Also, if it is legal in your area, these tires have spots for studs that can be installed at the tireshop.

 

Yikes that must have been freaky while you where out of control

 

I run the Cooper Discoverer M&S around Revelstoke, BC. Great winter tire, great grip, good wearing and aggressive lug pattern.

I stick with a dedicated winter tires for all my vehicles. I have 2 sets of rims for my vehicles as switching can get pricey!!! Either use your stock rims for winters and buy a nice set of rims with M/T's or A/T's for summer or if you like your stock rims you can buy a set of cheap steelie rims and place the winters on.

I know running AT or MT's tires they suck balls in the wetter slushy snow we get in Revelstoke! The winter tires with studs are night and day for grip and stopping power in these conditions compared to All-season AT or MT's. I think an extra $600 for winter tires and rims is nice insurance from getting into trouble on ice or worse an accident.