Rheimy

Ok, so as the title says I did try and search but I just couldn't find my answer so I am going to ask.

I live in Ontario, Canada. Last winter was quite tame, but we can get some good dumplings of snow and ice. I have the 20 inch scorpions on my 2013 fx4. I am debating about buying winter tires/rims or just replacing the Pirellis with a better all season and run them all year. I know the scorpions in the winter will be awful.

What are your thoughts? Winters or just better all season. Don't say both. Not in the budget!

I have priced out some winters with steel rims. 17 inch. Going to run me $1100 ish.

I can get 20 inch winters to go on my existing rims for about the same price.

In the back of my mind I can't help think I would just be better off to ditch the scorpions. However, my truck does not leave the pavement, so I do not want to lose mpg's with a more aggressive, heavier tire and I do not want something noisy.

Is there a nice riding not noisy all season but that will not hurt me in the winter? Or just buy winters and replace the scorpions later?

Would really appreciate any input. Especially from those driving in snow/ice.

Thanks,
~Rheimy

BassAckwards

I'd say go with the steels and winters if you can live with the TPMS light being on the whole time unless you want to spend about a minimum of $280 on new sensors.

F-250,LD

What do they use on the roads for snow and ice control? If something corrosive like magnesium chloride or salt, NOT running the 20"ers may be a good thing.

I have never been up there in the winter but are an all-season tire going to cut it?
Would a all-terrain tire be better?
Something like a GoodYear Duratrac should work great. The Duratrack is probably THE best all-terrain tire in the snow. By the way, mud-terrain tires are the worst thing in snow on roads. Tires with lots of siping is best. The sipeing holds snow in the tire. It's this snow that grips the snow on the road. Think about making a snowman. Once you start rolling a ball of snow, it sticks to more. The big paddles of a MT will dig/pull you thru deep snow. The Duratrac is the best of both types, the paddles and the siping.

ThatBlue4x4

The sensors for my aftermarket wheels were $220 for a set from my tire shop. I've seen them for half that online too.

BassAckwards

You can get used ones online way cheaper yeah, and if you got yours for $220 then you got a steal of a deal my friend!

My price was based on a common aftermarket sensor brand that is used which usually retails at $70 a piece.

cosway

easy answer is here ---> https://www.f150forum.com/f38/talk-m...helins-227297/

BassAckwards

Yep

caperJ

Man look on Kijiji I just got a set of 18" FX4 tires off a brand new 13 with 30 kilometers on em for 1000. Didn't even have to do anything the sensors worked right off although I did by a sensor tool from the dealer for 35 bucks just in case. The wranglers do the job here in Alberta in the winter.

caperJ

If you want steel these are in your area prob talk em down

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ524671113

elkymutt

I have 20's for the summer and my stock 17's for the winter. Tpms sensors can be had for $50-60 off eBay, and you should be able to find someone who is selling the 17" stock michelins/rims from an XLT like mine. Those michelins give great traction in the snow!