on SNOW?


I live in Interior Alaska... mostly flat, but november-February are our rough months when it's super cold (-40 below or colder), and days when it warms up and freezes at night again, making the roads slicker than crud. We get our roads graveled but our roads are plenty dangerous anyway- Sliding into an intersection or rear-ending someone is scary.

I originally wanted to magically find the perfect tire that gave an aggressive look and handled well in all seasons and off road. My mom suggested studded tires or Blizzaks as my winter tires- But since we have snow from mid October until April or even May, snowy season is dominant here and I dont want ugly Blizzaks on my Jeep all winter long (unless i have no freakin' choice).

Could I find a suitable tire that's not going to have me murdered on the road?
Should I get two seperate pairs, one being Blizzaks?
Could I get "aggressive" tires but have them studded?

I'm still a bit new to this stuff, so forgive me o_O

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2006 Jeep Liberty project
started june 3rd, 2010
{o} 2" OME Suspension Lift
{o} 4 Roof lights
{x} Trim Bumper
{o} 2 Way Autostart ; )
{o} Flowmaster Super 44 Exhaust(?)
{o} 5 Rowdy new tires(type?)
{o} Spidertrax Tire Spacers
{o} Sand & Repaint rims
{o} Defender Rack

current status: saving, saving...

The General Grabber AT2 has the "Severe Snow" rating, and it's moderately priced. I've had two sets and they have been excellent tires...though I admit we do not get as much snow as you get. Compared to other ATs they will excel in the snow however.

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

Ive seen that name on here several times... They aren't a ridiculous price, either!

Snow doesnt concern me AS MUCH, it is easier for me to stop on, it's the ice that gets me, like at intersections and highways- Sliding through a stop light is scary business!

Does anyone use tire chains In bad weather? How can I find out if those are legal here or not?

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2006 Jeep Liberty project
started june 3rd, 2010
{o} 2" OME Suspension Lift
{o} 4 Roof lights
{x} Trim Bumper
{o} 2 Way Autostart ; )
{o} Flowmaster Super 44 Exhaust(?)
{o} 5 Rowdy new tires(type?)
{o} Spidertrax Tire Spacers
{o} Sand & Repaint rims
{o} Defender Rack

current status: saving, saving...

Interior Alaska??????






http://www.mattracks.com/html/88_series_model.htm

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2005 CRD
stuff
Skeptic quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur

The General Grabbers are on backorder according to tirerack.com. LAME.


ATXKJ- LOL, i have seen those before! There was someone selling a Wrangler this summer that was outfitted with those badboys

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2006 Jeep Liberty project
started june 3rd, 2010
{o} 2" OME Suspension Lift
{o} 4 Roof lights
{x} Trim Bumper
{o} 2 Way Autostart ; )
{o} Flowmaster Super 44 Exhaust(?)
{o} 5 Rowdy new tires(type?)
{o} Spidertrax Tire Spacers
{o} Sand & Repaint rims
{o} Defender Rack

current status: saving, saving...

The GG AT2's are also studable too. GY Dura Trac is as well.

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05 KJ Limited 4x4 in Light Khaki: Detours USA Backbone, Warn M8000, Huskyliners, RockLizard Super Skink sliders, OME/Bilstein Lift, JBA UCA's, 245/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
07 LR3 SE V8
1996 XJ Country
2015 KL Limited