i live in chicago and im sitting on some cheap light duty michelins that came with the truck. they have a decent amount of tread but they still get slick as hell when it gets wet out and with the snow coming, i want something with a little more grab. I know its real light back there but in my old 97 it was never this bad.

so, in other words, im looking for a tire that is a good combination of hold in the snow and ice, durability, and price.

 

I don't like Michelins, the couple of sets that I had on new vehicles sucked in rain, do you want more of a hwy terrain or all terrain?

 

You need weight for starters! Throw some bags of sand in your bed for weight! Local tire shops are the best bet for info on tires!

 

Price is very subjective. That and tires are a very bad place to "cheap out" on.

I'd suggest BFG All-Terrain T/A and a couple sand bags over your rear axle.

 

You just need to add about 250~300 lbs of sand bags in the rear of the bed and that will make a huge difference... I have 300lbs in my bed and it plants it down.. I use 150lbs of sand and 150lbs of rock salt.. So it I ever get stuck I can use the sand a salt to get me out.

 

Firestone Destination ATs- I have em and love em.

 

Behind the fender wells is a much better place to put them than on top of where the axle is. The extra leverage with the weight in the back helps even more. I have a couple 150 lb bags of sand in the back of mine, so about 300 total. It helps a lot, especially since I still have the horrible wrangler rt/s tires from being stock. And I hade a little box to go between the bags so when you slide around or have to hit the brakes hard, the bags stay in place and don't always slide to the front of the box. Good place to throw tow ropes and shovels for the winter too.

As for tires, in the basic cheap range go with Destinations. good in the winter and wear great. If you are willing to spend a bit more (like ~180ish or so) go with BFG all terrains or Duratracs.

 

thanks guys