Tire recommendations
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Tire recommendations
I currently have Cooper LT265/75R16 on my 2000 F-150 step side.
We have terrible winters so I want an all season that will provide plenty of grip. I also have a snow plow that I put on sometimes so the tire has to be rated to handle the load.
Any thoughts on what I should look at getting? The truck went sideways at 10 MPH the other day in the ice and snow. I don't want to do that again.
I have weight in the back so tires are next. I need to change them anyway they are noisy, one goes flat all the time and one althgouh legal is getting worn and has a funny wear pattern (all like that when I bought the truck).
Thanks in advance,
We have terrible winters so I want an all season that will provide plenty of grip. I also have a snow plow that I put on sometimes so the tire has to be rated to handle the load.
Any thoughts on what I should look at getting? The truck went sideways at 10 MPH the other day in the ice and snow. I don't want to do that again.
I have weight in the back so tires are next. I need to change them anyway they are noisy, one goes flat all the time and one althgouh legal is getting worn and has a funny wear pattern (all like that when I bought the truck).
Thanks in advance,
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I currently have Cooper LT265/75R16 on my 2000 F-150 step side.
We have terrible winters so I want an all season that will provide plenty of grip. I also have a snow plow that I put on sometimes so the tire has to be rated to handle the load.
Any thoughts on what I should look at getting? The truck went sideways at 10 MPH the other day in the ice and snow. I don't want to do that again.
I have weight in the back so tires are next. I need to change them anyway they are noisy, one goes flat all the time and one althgouh legal is getting worn and has a funny wear pattern (all like that when I bought the truck).
Thanks in advance,
We have terrible winters so I want an all season that will provide plenty of grip. I also have a snow plow that I put on sometimes so the tire has to be rated to handle the load.
Any thoughts on what I should look at getting? The truck went sideways at 10 MPH the other day in the ice and snow. I don't want to do that again.
I have weight in the back so tires are next. I need to change them anyway they are noisy, one goes flat all the time and one althgouh legal is getting worn and has a funny wear pattern (all like that when I bought the truck).
Thanks in advance,
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As mentioned, get a dedicated snow tire if it's that bad.
Otherwise go on tirerack.com and look at ratings. Most any name brand a/t tire rates decent to good in snow but will be audible. Not much can help with glare ice.
Remember to drive for the conditions. A good driver is fine in most conditions. Tires help you get going from a stop and help to veer out of the way when sliding.
Otherwise go on tirerack.com and look at ratings. Most any name brand a/t tire rates decent to good in snow but will be audible. Not much can help with glare ice.
Remember to drive for the conditions. A good driver is fine in most conditions. Tires help you get going from a stop and help to veer out of the way when sliding.
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I see a few options here.
1 - Leave the snowplow on all winter. And put it in 4wd. Put a thousand pounds or so in the bed and you'll be great for traction. I'm running that now and it works awesome.
(I live in a small town where the roads don't get plowed, so I can run 4wd all day, everyday without a problem. You might not be able too though if there is dry pavement everywhere.)
2 - Spend the money on dedicated winter tires. (with studs if your area will allow it) Just remember that come summer you'll have to buy a new set of summer tires.
3 - Disconnect the rear driveshaft and put it in 4wd. Front wheel drive is better for traction and you wont spin out this way. And you can rip down the highways and on dry pavement no problem. But you won't have 4wd for the winter. Only downside.
4 - That's basically your only options. So good luck. If I were you, more weight in the bed (Talking like 1000 pounds.) And get a good set of winter tires if you spun out at 10 mph. That or just slow down a little.
1 - Leave the snowplow on all winter. And put it in 4wd. Put a thousand pounds or so in the bed and you'll be great for traction. I'm running that now and it works awesome.
(I live in a small town where the roads don't get plowed, so I can run 4wd all day, everyday without a problem. You might not be able too though if there is dry pavement everywhere.)
2 - Spend the money on dedicated winter tires. (with studs if your area will allow it) Just remember that come summer you'll have to buy a new set of summer tires.
3 - Disconnect the rear driveshaft and put it in 4wd. Front wheel drive is better for traction and you wont spin out this way. And you can rip down the highways and on dry pavement no problem. But you won't have 4wd for the winter. Only downside.
4 - That's basically your only options. So good luck. If I were you, more weight in the bed (Talking like 1000 pounds.) And get a good set of winter tires if you spun out at 10 mph. That or just slow down a little.