First Ice in the Jeep....Not Happy
JK Enthusiast
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From: Mile High
In prep for a trim over the Rockies, I went into the local large chain tire store and had my MT/Rs siped for $10 per tire while they rotated them. Coming down into Vail it was nothing but ice on the road and -16F out, and the siping made a huge difference. It's a good, relatively inexpensive option for mud tires.
However, when I can swing it, I am going to get some dedicated winter tires. I figured when I moved up to 37s I would get new rims and use the factory ones as the winter set. Dedicated snow and ice tires are going to feel a LOT more sure-footed.
However, when I can swing it, I am going to get some dedicated winter tires. I figured when I moved up to 37s I would get new rims and use the factory ones as the winter set. Dedicated snow and ice tires are going to feel a LOT more sure-footed.
JK Newbie
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From: Ontario
The stock Rubicon bfg's are terrible. I just had my first experience with them today in very light snow (~1/8 inch) and was sliding around everywhere - understeer with no throttle, oversteer with throttle and it would get squirrely in a straight line with even mild acceleration.
JK Enthusiast
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From: VERMONT
The stock Rubicon bfg's are terrible. I just had my first experience with them today in very light snow (~1/8 inch) and was sliding around everywhere - understeer with no throttle, oversteer with throttle and it would get squirrely in a straight line with even mild acceleration.
JK Freak
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From: Calgary, Alberta
So I don't think it was the Jeep's fault, but the tires. I have had 6 4wd vehicles in the past, so I think I know how to drive on slick roads. Tonight I took the Jeep out and it was a tad white knuckle where the wind had blown the snow across the road making a nice slick surface. She just slid over to the edge of the road over and over again lol. No real issues, I just had to creep along (passed by a civic at one point lol)
I am guessing its these Mud Terrains TA's? Just looking at them they don;t look like they would be worth a darn on smooth surfaces. I usually run Geolanders or Cooper Discoverers - but I love the look of agressive tread. I have seen good things about Duratracs - how about others? I dont want to put an SUV tire, but I don't want terrible winter performance either.
Thoughts?
I am guessing its these Mud Terrains TA's? Just looking at them they don;t look like they would be worth a darn on smooth surfaces. I usually run Geolanders or Cooper Discoverers - but I love the look of agressive tread. I have seen good things about Duratracs - how about others? I dont want to put an SUV tire, but I don't want terrible winter performance either.
Thoughts?
Last edited by wired; Feb 8, 2011 at 06:51 AM.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Well I found Duratracs in a 285/70/17 (may as well move to a 33) at Sears for $1344 installed....or Discount Tire can sipe for $75.
Looks like I will be going with siping and cross my fingers
Thanks for the info guys!
Looks like I will be going with siping and cross my fingers
Thanks for the info guys!
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: West Islip, New York
Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
Take your stock M/T's and get a tire shop to sip the tires...it will make a big improvement for traction on ice...but still not as good as a true M&S tire.
JK Freak
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From: Orland Park,IL
JK Newbie
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From: Colorado
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I now run studded snows in the winter on steel wheels.
I have done the siping to a set of MT on my 4Runner and they do not compare to dedicated winter/snow tires.
These are made by Mastercraft Courser MSR's
I recently drove on streets I could barely walk on with glare ice.
Having another set of wheels and tires makes switching over easy and increases the life of your more expensive dry weather tires.
Tires can make all the difference.
I now run studded snows in the winter on steel wheels.
I have done the siping to a set of MT on my 4Runner and they do not compare to dedicated winter/snow tires.
These are made by Mastercraft Courser MSR's
I recently drove on streets I could barely walk on with glare ice.
Having another set of wheels and tires makes switching over easy and increases the life of your more expensive dry weather tires.
Tires can make all the difference.
