Has anyone rode in snow yet this season?

[DeusUrsus]

Curious how your 2019 is fairing! No snow in Portland, OR yet, but I'm preparing for it because the last few winters have been "interesting"...

I have 22" wheels that came with the Limited, but I've never had lower profile wheels like this and driven in snow before. I'm curious as to how they'll do!

 

[TheKenster]

I live in NH so yes, have had snow a few times already this year. I usually put her in 4x4 Auto. Seems pretty decent traction wise. I have the stock good years on, which aren't the best for snow but so far so good.

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[Steve Foulks]

We get 15 to 30' of snow where I live. I drive my truck in the winter more than in the summer. My 2019 limited came with 20" rims. However for winter I am using 18" rims because it is best to have high profile, dedicated snow tires (Blizzak DM-V2's) in the winter. With the intense cold we get here all season tires would be like driving on plastic tires. We already have had almost 40" of snow with about 18" of snow depth. This is above normal.
If you don't get much snow, I am sure you can muddle thru the winter with low profile tires.

I included a picture with the 20" all season tires and the 18" Blizzaks.

 

[Orind]

Ice and snow. Running Blizzaks for the winter. Most of the time the all wheel drive mode has been fine. We have been getting rain mixed in so everything is icy--found the full time 4 wheel Hi better for those conditions, but overall excellent performance in nasty road conditions.

 

[soapy]

Tires are 90% of the equation in snow and ice. First snow today. The general LT Attic were very good. Bridgestone is all sold out of their LT snow tires this year.

 

[Samcooper]

I have the 22's with the stock Goodyears and we just got 5" of snow here in Baltimore. I drove around for almost an hour and the truck handled well. Had it in 4 auto the whole time and didn't notice any slippage. I wasn't pushing it though, only have 150 miles on it so far.

I am considering getting 20" wheels and a more aggressive tire.

 

[Hdmlnium1]

Drive in it quite a bit, no issues and I have the factory 22's and Goodyears

 

[mboymopar]

I live in west Michigan, nothing more then a couple inches so far.

 

[Fatbob Frank]

My Ram is my winter vehicle and though it's been mild this winter I've had it in snow, slush, sleet, and ice.
I never bother with 4-auto.
I just punch it in 4-Hi and let it do it's thing.
The factory Bridgestone Duelers did pretty well, but I switched to a more aggressive AT TrailHog and have been pretty happy with the results.
Haven't had any really deep snow yet though...

 

[sbarron]

Tires are 90% of the equation in snow and ice. First snow today. The general LT Attic were very good. Bridgestone is all sold out of their LT snow tires this year.

I'd disagree slightly. I'd say tires are 10% and driving according to conditions is the other 90%.

 

[foolsh1]

Okay This might sound weird, but I am jealous of all you, I bought this truck for the winter snow, and only seen a dusting so far, and it melted before I got off work! So I can not tell you how the handle, or what that 4 wheel drive button does!

 

[soapy]

I have several 4x4 trucks that I drive in the winter. I have driven in snow all my life. My trucks with snow tires compared to trucks with all terrain or all season tires.is night and day especially on ice. I also sold tires for 25 years.

 

[Fatbob Frank]

THIS^^^
Good tires can make a so-so 4wd perform great, and bad tires can make a great 4wd worthless.
Still, there is no substitute for a little common sense...

 

[RAMVT]

Best handling truck that I have ever driven in the snow. I have the Falken Wild Peak AT3s from the factory and the Auto 4wd transfer case. I havn't used the auto 4wd function yet though. Maybe it's the longer wheel base but this truck handles snow a lot better than my old 2016 quad cab.

 

[Stonegoat]

I have snow tires on my 2019 sport. Where I live nearly everybody has dedicated snow tires they ride from October to April. There is NO comparison between quality snow tires and regular all seasons on snow or ice. Good snow tires around here can literally save your life

 

[Theo2019]

I'm surprised with the amount of people on here running Bridgestone (aka Firestone) tires. Maybe for a work truck but not on a $40-$50k truck.

Rather spend an extra $100-$200 on a set for a quality brand.

 

[GrumpyOleMan]

2019 1500 Classic Express ... pretty basic and 100% stock. Here in South Dakota we have been in snow since the day I bought it. Runs great in the snow even with the stock tires.

 

[R1nZX]

I'm surprised with the amount of people on here running Bridgestone (aka Firestone) tires. Maybe for a work truck but not on a $40-$50k truck.

Rather spend an extra $100-$200 on a set for a quality brand.

I've purchased several sets of Blizzaks for several different vehicles and always been very impressed with their performance. I can't speak to the quality of their other tires, but for studless snow tires they're consistently one of the best in professional reviews and user comments, as well as my personal experience.

 

[o2cmefly]

I'm surprised with the amount of people on here running Bridgestone (aka Firestone) tires. Maybe for a work truck but not on a $40-$50k truck.

Rather spend an extra $100-$200 on a set for a quality brand.

Quality isn't brand exclusive. Just because you spend more for an expensive tire does not mean you're getting better quality. It's been my experience, and that of many friends, that Michelin tires, while they may perform well, tend to dry rot and crack before they reach the end of their tread life if you don't drive them at least 20k miles per year. I had Firestone Destination LE2's on the 2014 Tundra I just sold (a $50k truck, my RAM is factory ordered and on it's way). Best all-season truck tire I've ever had.

 

[Theo2019]

Quality isn't brand exclusive. Just because you spend more for an expensive tire does not mean you're getting better quality. It's been my experience, and that of many friends, that Michelin tires, while they may perform well, tend to dry rot and crack before they reach the end of their tread life if you don't drive them at least 20k miles per year. I had Firestone Destination LE2's on the 2014 Tundra I just sold (a $50k truck, my RAM is factory ordered and on it's way). Best all-season truck tire I've ever had.

I would disagree. Firestone is rightfully known as one of the worst tire brands money can buy, and it's an easier argument to make than saying Michelin is overrated. I've experience low-end Walmart tires that were cheap and great - but once I hit Continental, Pirelli, and Goodyear there is an undeniable improvement in performance/design/capability.

IMO, tires are a lot like dress shoes - yeah there's some expensive / well known brands that true enthusiasts know are overpriced junk using marketing / image to sell them, but generally when you go up the price ladder the quality goes up with it.