how good/bad are new f150 in snow and winter?
10-08-2012, 11:04 AM
#21
Originally Posted by lhsnbsaoa
Do you all agree that those passenger tires i have will not perform well in the snow?
10-08-2012, 11:09 AM
#22
Senior Member
Check out the reviews for your current tire at tirerack.com
Not sure which specific tires you have, but here's an example:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wtpackage=true
Click on the "survey" tab for reviews.
A real snow tire, or even a capable A/T tire is going to be far better in the snow/ice that these!
-Matt
Not sure which specific tires you have, but here's an example:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wtpackage=true
Click on the "survey" tab for reviews.
A real snow tire, or even a capable A/T tire is going to be far better in the snow/ice that these!
-Matt
Last edited by Fatmattyd; 10-08-2012 at 11:11 AM. Reason: added survey tab info
10-08-2012, 03:06 PM
#23
Originally Posted by lhsnbsaoa
This is going to be a learning experience for me as well. For many years I have been driving lifted super dutys (10,000lbs +) with good mud tires on them and never had a single problem with any snow or ice. You just have to know how to drive the beasts.
Now I have my brand new 12 F150 and it came with stupid passenger tires... wrangler i think?... I am considering pulling the trigger on the BFG AT before winter comes, just so I have that in my favor as well.
Do you all agree that those passenger tires i have will not perform well in the snow?
Now I have my brand new 12 F150 and it came with stupid passenger tires... wrangler i think?... I am considering pulling the trigger on the BFG AT before winter comes, just so I have that in my favor as well.
Do you all agree that those passenger tires i have will not perform well in the snow?
10-08-2012, 08:37 PM
#25
Senior Member
Originally Posted by lhsnbsaoa
This is going to be a learning experience for me as well. For many years I have been driving lifted super dutys (10,000lbs +) with good mud tires on them and never had a single problem with any snow or ice. You just have to know how to drive the beasts.
Now I have my brand new 12 F150 and it came with stupid passenger tires... wrangler i think?... I am considering pulling the trigger on the BFG AT before winter comes, just so I have that in my favor as well.
Do you all agree that those passenger tires i have will not perform well in the snow?
Now I have my brand new 12 F150 and it came with stupid passenger tires... wrangler i think?... I am considering pulling the trigger on the BFG AT before winter comes, just so I have that in my favor as well.
Do you all agree that those passenger tires i have will not perform well in the snow?
10-08-2012, 09:35 PM
#26
Opinionated Blowhard
Originally Posted by elawler14
What about putting weight in the bed? I don't plan on using the 4wd unless really necessary. How much, if any do you guys put in?
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RES4CUE (10-09-2012)
10-08-2012, 09:58 PM
#27
Senior Member
Originally Posted by f150man3.5
My wranglers were great this past winter. But obviously some dedicated winter tires would be the best. The best advice is pay attention to changing road conditions and drive accordingly......4x4 donuts are the best
10-09-2012, 10:29 AM
#28
To anyone that believes that a 4x4 will help you on Iced over roads.... It won't!!! 4wd is good for going forward, not stopping or turning. While it may help a little with acceleration, on ice it doesnt matter if you have 2wd or 4wd. The only thing that will help are snow tires, studded tires or tire chains!!
10-09-2012, 10:42 AM
#29
Ya I keep hearing people say 4x4 are the greatest vehicle in the history of human civilization in snow and 4x2 is "one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road." That makes absolutely no sense to me.
4x4 is essentially useless once you've started moving on the highway. Riding on the highway in 4 wheel drive is crazy in 99% of all situations, so a 4x4 truck is really a 4x2 truck in nearly all on-road situations except for the 3 seconds it takes to get moving off the line.
In fact having 4 wheel drive when your moving, on paper which is all the experience I'm good for, is way worse than having a 4x2. The rollover ratings on 4x4's are terrible compared to 4x2's.
4x4 is essentially useless once you've started moving on the highway. Riding on the highway in 4 wheel drive is crazy in 99% of all situations, so a 4x4 truck is really a 4x2 truck in nearly all on-road situations except for the 3 seconds it takes to get moving off the line.
In fact having 4 wheel drive when your moving, on paper which is all the experience I'm good for, is way worse than having a 4x2. The rollover ratings on 4x4's are terrible compared to 4x2's.
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Roughneck12 (10-12-2012)
10-09-2012, 10:52 AM
#30
Senior Member
Like others have said, tires, going slower and practice will be your best bet. I also came from a FWD sedan and my truck is 2wd. The traction control works good but it will not help you if you drive like a maniac. Give yourself lots of room to stop.
I left my stock all seasons on last year when we got our first good couple snow falls so I could give myself a "worst case" scenario. I drove the truck at night to a big empty parking lot and spent 2 hours driving with and without the traction control on. It really helped me get a feel for how much room I need to stop, how easily the truck will break loose, how to get it rolling without spinning too much and to keep the traction control from going off every 5 seconds. Also on how fast / slow I could go to make a safe turn (without drifting).
After doing this and then putting the snow tires on the difference was pretty impressive, traction was greatly improved.
The new F150's are really good in the snow, 4wd will obviously be better but I got by last year with 2wd without any problems. Get yourself some good snow tires, and just make sure you spend time getting a feel for how it behaves in the snow and you will be just fine.
I left my stock all seasons on last year when we got our first good couple snow falls so I could give myself a "worst case" scenario. I drove the truck at night to a big empty parking lot and spent 2 hours driving with and without the traction control on. It really helped me get a feel for how much room I need to stop, how easily the truck will break loose, how to get it rolling without spinning too much and to keep the traction control from going off every 5 seconds. Also on how fast / slow I could go to make a safe turn (without drifting).
After doing this and then putting the snow tires on the difference was pretty impressive, traction was greatly improved.
The new F150's are really good in the snow, 4wd will obviously be better but I got by last year with 2wd without any problems. Get yourself some good snow tires, and just make sure you spend time getting a feel for how it behaves in the snow and you will be just fine.
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