Have been searching to no avail. Does a 35" dedicated winter tire exist with the softer rubber compound and studable.

What I have learned is that you don't want a wide tire cause it will float and have less stopping power that a thinner tire.
The softer rubber on dedicated winter tires will stay pliable in cold temperatures to get the grip needed
Lots of sipping is a must
And studs ,for just that gripping power.

Would like to put winter on stock 17" rims. Anyone know this?

 

Check out the Dura Tracs. Made by goodyear. I believe they're studdable but I know for sure they're great in the snow and winter conditions.

 

I've just been reccomended the dura tracs to fit on my 17x8 wheels. They come out at 32 inches and a bit. Apparently you don't necessarily want a bigger tire, since it will also be wider. And stupid expensive too, for a dedicated winter tire.

 

X3 on the Duratracs. I will probably be going to the 35's when my 33's (Duratrac) wear out.

 

Hah. Well personally i think i just simply can't afford 35' gas consumption 12 months a year... I'm just happy here in quebec we need our winter tires for about 5 months

Oh but did you guys see those icelandic winter offroad tires? Freakin' beasts!!! I hope we get those here one day!

 

Have you looked at the General Grabber AT2. It's snowflake rated and is studable.

 

This is what I was talking about...
http://www.4x4offroads.com/at405-radial.html

 

Wow, now thats a winter tire - and in the off season you could use them to julienne fries!

 

... if you don't mind buying more stuff made in China. There are plenty of good tires made here too...

 

Haha, yeah sure, but show me an equivalent tire made in North America.