Best winter A/T tire

[mikeru]

Yes I get it’s not a dedicated snow I just need something to get me by atm as snow will be flying soon. Many on here are saying wildpeaks are good for some reason brother didn’t like them as he went from duratracs to those and I have his old set of duratracs. I have a four inch super lift so 35s would fill this out the best. Is there any reason not to go 35 12.5 20?

Also what is the difference between a F rated tire versus an E?

I don’t have a lot of experience with oversized tires, but I do know that for winter use on pavement, narrower tires work better than wide tires.

F rated tires are 12 ply and E rated tires are 10 ply.

 

[HEMIMANN]

I don’t have a lot of experience with oversized tires, but I do know that for winter use on pavement, narrower tires work better than wide tires.

F rated tires are 12 ply and E rated tires are 10 ply.

Absolutely. Oversize tires are known as high flotation tires - they're used on crop sprayer trucks and anything going through mud.

Snow is different - you don't want to float on top of snow, you want to pene*trate down to the pavement. Narrow and heavy tires for that, lots of cleats = sipes... not mud lugs.

 

[anchorsaweigh]

I love my Nokian Rotiivas

 

[dputnam01]

I definitely agree that it depends where you live. In So Cal, I like to go up to the local snow, but most of the time am driving on the hot (low land) roadways. My BFG A/T KO2 seem to wear out fast. I think I need a harder rubber, but will have to put up with the louder noise?

 

[Minotaur 013]

I’m sold on Kenda Klever RTs. I just put on a new set of 35x12.5 R20 F and only cost $1,100 for the set of 4. These do great all year around and are very quiet despite the aggressive looking tread. The tread is also one of the deepest you can get. Also they are already pinned for studs if you want to run them in icy areas.

 

[dehdlee Duo]

I would say I have wildpeaks on my rig and I love them in the snow, these tires on my truck make them stick on the ice and snow with no 4wd on. General APT are good, I have a friend that runs BFG k02 and he loves them in the snow, I don't have much experience with them in a big truck, my SUV loves BFG and Wildpeaks.

 

[atreides]

I don’t have a lot of experience with oversized tires, but I do know that for winter use on pavement, narrower tires work better than wide tires.

F rated tires are 12 ply and E rated tires are 10 ply.

Absolutely. Oversize tires are known as high flotation tires - they're used on crop sprayer trucks and anything going through mud.

Snow is different - you don't want to float on top of snow, you want to pene*trate down to the pavement. Narrow and heavy tires for that, lots of cleats = sipes... not mud lugs.

These are both good points on tire width. Some tires I recall only having 3PMSF certs on their narrower tires.

 

[Chuck962500]

As the title states I am having an issue with my 1999 1500 sport. I was pulling into a parking spot today and noticed that the 4wd light was on, but was very dim. As I came to a stop in the spot the light was completely lit and the 4wd seems to have engaged by itself. I just moved it around the spot and its seems as if it was in 4wd. I then actually put it into 4wd using the shift lever and then took it back out a few times, but the light stayed on and in 4wd. It was pouring rain so I ran into the store and got what I needed then came back out to mess with it some more. I pulled it out of the spot to see if the light was just staying on, but it was still in 4wd with the shift lever in 2wd. I then moved it farther out into the parking lot to avoid and then tried to shift it out of 4wd by putting the lever in and out, but no dice. I finally got it out by shifting the transfer case into neutral and then into 2wd. I noticed as I was driving back to my apartment, and the light would dimly light up and get brighter as I came to a stop. I couldn't feel it engage again until I had to stop for a light and as I turned the steering wheel fought me a little, the light was dimly lit and then went away as I turned and was going down the road. It has been raining all day, and I do not have a front bumper at the moment. The truck is a 99 1500 sport with the 318, I have never had this issue before, but it has not wanted to engage in 4wd before, the light would be on, but it would be in 4wd. I found a vacuum leak from the manifold and that fixed that issue. I'm hoping it has to do with the rain, but I could not find anything that matched my problem. I appreciate all of the input that you all may have.

I know there is a lot of writing above, but it was needed to accurately describe my issue.

Was out hunting this past week. It was from -20 to -29 in the mornings, 2021 2500, 6.4 Hemi was parked outside, no in car warmer or block heater. Truck started great, however when cold, from -18 to -24 the 4WD indicator light on the switch would flicker and have a dull light. When it got even colder the light would not illuminate and none of the writing on the switch, 2WD, 4WD, 4 Low etc would light up. All the rest of the truck switches lit fine. As the truck began to warm up the switch and lights would start to flicker off and on and finally come on full time once warm. Even when not lit up, the truck seemed to switch from 2WD to 4WD lock just fine. Has anyone else run into this?

Smaller LED's don't do will in the cold.

I know this has been explained a million times but I really need to find a tire this week had brother duratracs 275 60 20…and they got me thru an inspection. The fronts are cupped now and she needs new shoes and alignment. I was going to possibly do duratracs again but can’t find them anywhere in a 35. I’ve also been thinking of wildpeaks but kind of like the duratracs aggressive tread. I’ve also heard Toyo AT3 throw out by a member and even. I’ve even checked out Mickey Thompson BajaBoss. Generally just need something safe that I feel like the gf can drive truck and not end up in the ditch.

Bfg 315 75 is a 35 " and these ko2 at. Baja champions now have the three peaks rating they really take all the fun out of skating on the streets.i know at 50 I shouldn't be drifting in 4 high but if there's no one around ............

 

[mikeru]

I’m sold on Kenda Klever RTs. I just put on a new set of 35x12.5 R20 F and only cost $1,100 for the set of 4. These do great all year around and are very quiet despite the aggressive looking tread. The tread is also one of the deepest you can get. Also they are already pinned for studs if you want to run them in icy areas.

I'd be hesitant to recommend those tires for use in winter conditions. They're M+S rated (virtually meaningless rating) but not 3PMSF rated. Just because a tire has a chunky tread lug pattern and is pinned for studs doesn't mean it works well in winter. It's more about having sipes and tire compound than tread pattern. And since you just put those on you really don't have experience with them. I hope they work well for you, but be prepared to slide around with them.

 

[Elvira]

Tires are a personal choice, no one will be able to advise you on the best tire. There are way too many variables, your throttle pressure, vehicle, types of snow conditions, air pressures etc. You need a tire that is a softer rubber compound for winter conditions, able to throw and or clean its self of snow through sipes and tread, but then you will loose the mileage life because of wear. Some manufacturers have even incorporated walnut shells in their rubber compounds to help with traction. Pick a tire that you like to look at or looks good on your truck, has good reviews, good warranty and will achieve the required traction you need where you live. Too be honest, it is a crap shoot with many tires on which are the best.