JohnnyC

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I know I am being vague
But, I would like a tire/all terrain tire that handles snow well without being a snow tire.
I really want to avoid buying 2 sets of tires. So I want a tire that does well in the winter.
I am in Northern MI and we got a TON of snow and ice last year. So, I could use your advice. I have 275/65/18 currently I have Bridgestone Revo 2 AT tires. they are "ok" but are lousy in the snow. they are about 40K miles in and don't have much left. So by winter Ill be ready for new.
Thanks in advance.
They don't have to be All terrain tires as I rarely go offroad.

MCDavis

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Michelin LTX M/S2 typically yields good results in the snow. Their AT2 isn't a bad option either. Less costly, I'd look at the Cooper AT3, Toyo OC AT2.

Regardless, everyone is going to have their opinion on the situation and you'll get recommendations all over the planet for various tires & brands. I'd suggest combing through the reviews on TireRack as well as you might be able to pick up some additional information there. Lastly, the more siping (small cuts) a tire has will usually yield better snow and rain traction.

JohnnyC

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Yeah I've been all over tire rack and 1010 and the reviews are all over.
Ultimately I might bite the bullet and get the snow tires. They're only &750 or so and I'll get my use out of them.
Thanks for the reply

And don't get Bridgestone Revo 2 AT if there's snow involved.

Circuit

Michelin LTX M/S2's are what was on my old truck and I loved them in all conditions for 2wd. Only two sets in 10 years and when I traded my 2004 in the tires were still at 80%. I'm in South-Western Ontario (the other side of Lake Huron from you). My 2004 2wd with those tires towed my snowmobile trailer all over Ontario in all conditions.

I just got a set of Mickey Thompson ATZ P3's on my 2014 that are awesome but you say you don't plan of going off-road so you don't need that agressive a tire unless you want them for looks.

BassAckwards

Never made it to North Texas to test for myself but from what I've heard the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is supposed to be the best tire for snow you can get without getting a dedicated snow tire.

Ethan Burke

Duratracs are awesome..ive been in alaska with them the past 2 years..theyre a great year round tire with very little road noise..are amazing off and on road..and really good on snow and ice for that aggressive of a tire

t.mackenzie

General tire at2s are probably the most siped at tire and are studable

karlmag

I recommend the Duratrac's also. One of the best all around tires I've tried. Never tried them in the snow but many people can prove about it's winter traction.