Scarlet

Dedicated "winter rated" tires will always be better than an all season. As stated, they are a different compound for cold winter temps., and have a lot of sipeing for biteing edges. A slightly taller tire sidewall and narrower tire is better for snow traction. And they should always be used on all fours. At first I was just using a set of two for my drive wheels. But cornering and stopping really suffered. Didn't really know how much until I decided to go with four. I, personally, prefer studded tires. Makes no difference in snow, but on icey, rutty, glaring roads they shine. I've used studdless winter tires in the past, but went back to studs. Yes, even on my truck with four wheel drive they made a huge difference. I had a chance last winter to compare my AT3's to the Discoverer M+S tires. The AT3's were OK, but I wasn't comfortable. I put on the M+S tires and they were much better. But that's just me.......

j0n3s

Thanks folks... seems the consensus is a true winter tire will be better than al all terrain (BFG TA KO) so I think my mind is made up.

While the BFG is apparently snow rated it would have to be a much harder compound thus wouldn't be quite as good as the HAKKA R2s. While it means buying two sets of tires I would never compromise safety.

goldstonj

I've been running Blizzaks for a few years, most recently on my 2012 FX4 and my wife's CX-9, and have always had great results. I rarely need 4wd when I have them on my truck. You won't be disappointed with Blizzaks if that's what you end up choosing. I've heard great things about the Nokias too but I have never used them myself.

snopro31

Has DOT seen your setup?

That would get your a nice big hefty fine here. 1/2 tonner with a deck and 2 sleds is a BIG no no

acadianbob

I had the Rotiiva At on my last F150 after the OEM tires wore out. Awesome tire; again, especially on ice.

stronger800

Anybody try a Hankook Dynapro at's?

ronoconn

not a truck I know but we ran Blizzaks on our Subaru Legacy for 3 or 4 winters. Unbelievable traction on ice and snow, highly recommended!

pro163

It's a hd package,w air bags, weighed at scales it's barely legal but works,I'm 15 min. From great riding so it's fine for me.

snopro31

They would love you here haha. I've been wanting a deck on my truck but I'd have to get the axels done and then re-inspected to meet guidelines.

Its amazing when I drive out west for skiing/boarding in the winter how many 1/2 tons DOT has at weigh stations and they aren't saying how awesome it is with a deck.

Decks are wonderful. Have a mid height home made single sled deck in the truck for the winter. Stays clean and gets locked in nice and secure.

Canadiantj

Picked up a set of 275/60/20 Hercules Avalanche extreme winters mounted on F150 chrome 20's for the truck last year. Found them on kijiji for $800. Worked great, never one complaint from the better half.