Need a snow tire recommendation

[dagoof]

I put Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my Ram last summer, and I like them, but I've been stuck in the snow twice now, and it's not acceptable.

I drive a truck specifically so that I can play in the snow drifts and have the ability to push through.

The Ridge Grappler seems to have zero bite when it gets cold.

 

[HEMIMANN]

General Grabber ATX and Falken Wildpeak AT3 were the 2 top ranked AT tires when I bought 3 years ago. I run Generals, still made in USA.
Falken were made in Thailand.
Great tire.

 

[danielmid]

Depends on if you are looking for a dedicated snow tire to run in the winter or an all-weather tire to run year round. If you're in ID as your profile suggests, I'd likely skew towards dedicated snow tires as they'll outperform the best all weather in the snow.

What size tires are you running?

 

[Jeepwalker]

The Nittos look like a good tire but yeah, big tread blocks and not too many sipes are better on the road & dry trails than snow. Esp wet-ish snow.

1) what size? Many companies make tires with good snow tread but only up to a certain size.

2) are you looking to off-road in the snow? Or are you talking about DD tires that can also perform well in the snow you get?



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[Wild one]

I put Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my Ram last summer, and I like them, but I've been stuck in the snow twice now, and it's not acceptable.

I drive a truck specifically so that I can play in the snow drifts and have the ability to push through.

The Ridge Grappler seems to have zero bite when it gets cold.

If your truck has the "auto" 4X4 ,you might be better off seeing if Brandon-W has any of his transfer case switches in stock.The 44-44 t-case leaves alot to be desired as a transfer case in the snow

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Blizzak DM V2 Tire | Bridgestone Winter Tires for Snow & Ice

Bridgestone's Blizzak DM-V2 tire is the winter tire with grip and braking power for SUVs, CUVs and trucks. See the features and schedule an appointment today.

www.bridgestonetire.ca

Hands down, the most incredible dedicated snow & ice tire I have ever used to date in my 34 year driving career.

I downsize to the 17" steel wheel and tire for my winters, and then back to my 20" set for the summers.

Albeit, yes, they have a reputation for greater wear rates due to their very gummy winter rubber compounds, but their grip and capabilities in snow, slush, rain, and braking in all scenarios are fantastic. An easy sacrifice, for me anyways, to ensure I have excellent winters keeping me on the road.

I got three full winters out of my last set, and just put a new set on my truck this winter, and I drive a lot for my career.

 

[danielmid]

Blizzak DM V2 Tire | Bridgestone Winter Tires for Snow & Ice

Bridgestone's Blizzak DM-V2 tire is the winter tire with grip and braking power for SUVs, CUVs and trucks. See the features and schedule an appointment today.

www.bridgestonetire.ca

Hands down, the most incredible dedicated snow & ice tire I have ever used to date in my 34 year driving career.

I downsize to the 17" steel wheel and tire for my winters, and then back to my 20" set for the summers.

Albeit, yes, they have a reputation for greater wear rates due to their very gummy winter rubber compounds, but their grip and capabilities in snow, slush, rain, and braking in all scenarios are fantastic. An easy sacrifice, for me anyways, to ensure I have excellent winters keeping me on the road.

I got three full winters out of my last set, and just put a new set on my truck this winter, and I drive a lot for my career.

That's the tires we put on my wife's 2wd Durango and they've been fantastic in the snowy roads.

 

[HEMIMANN]

For many of us a dedicated snow tire is too expensive because a second of 3 season tires and rims is also needed.
Hence my suggestion of a good compromise AT tire that is snow rated with snowflake symbol. Fyi only, dedicated snow tires are without a doubt the best available for snow. Wear fast on summer dry pavement.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

That's the tires we put on my wife's 2wd Durango and they've been fantastic in the snowy roads.

If one wants to push through snow with no issues, these are the ones.
I put my truck in 4WD high and it launches from a dead stop. My truck doesn't get all slideways and out of control either. It just pulls hard and straight with excellent road feel and predictability.

They're not the least expensive, and again, their wear rates are higher, but if a dedicated high performance and dependable winter tire is what you're after, these are the ones, in my opinion.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

For many of us a dedicated snow tire is too expensive because a second of 3 season tires and rims is also needed.
Hence my suggestion of a good compromise AT tire that is snow rated with snowflake symbol. Fyi only, dedicated snow tires are without a doubt the best available for snow. Wear fast on summer dry pavement.

I don't disagree, Brother. It can be somewhat prohibitive to have two sets of rims/tires.
In the cases where it's one set all year, one can look for a tire like the BFG K02 as it's also got the winter rating on it, and yet a fantastic summer tire as well.
I run them on my 20's in the summer in LT285/65R20 and they are amazing tires.