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| Author: | bobcat7 [ Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Anyone use winter tires |
Unfortunately it is getting close to that time of year again. I usually use Goodyear Nordic winter tires but they are noy available in the 235/70R16. Closest available size to that is 225/60R16 which would be too small. Any recommendations for other brands. I like using winter tires because of the snow and ice we get up here in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I will put the tires on winter rims as well. Tending to lean towards the Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires but they do cost more money. Probably stud them as well. Any thoughts on this? Thank you. |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:51 pm ] |
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If youi have the full time four wheel drive option you shouldn't require winter tires. I run goodyeay wrangler silent armors here in fort mcmurray and have yet to have any problems. |
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| Author: | bobcat7 [ Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:53 am ] |
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Mine is the part time with the ESP. I have the stock Goodyears SR/A's and they don't even like wet pavement with the ESP turned off. Feel safer and able to get through more with the winter tires. To me it is worth the changeover. |
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| Author: | Liberator [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Snows |
I got the following tires for the KJ (we ran a fleet of them) Michelin Latittude Artic Ice (rated no 1 by consumers reports) Michelin X Ice Toyo Open country Winter Yokahama Geolander Ice Goodyear Fortera HL all season Goodyear Fortera Triple Tread (snowflake DOT rated) all season Goodyear ST crap OEM Goodyear RSA/GSA crap OEM From my experience, I would go with the best rated tires per CS since $$$ is not the issue but safety.... there are only a few sq inches of contact with your tires and the driving surface... don't cheap out and get rid of the stockers. If you think all season tires will cut it in winter, watch this excellent story on Canada's CBC Marketplace on Rental Cars w/ all Seasons only. All Seasons lose grip as they harden at temps from 5-7 degrees Celsius so a softer rubber snow is better. I heard Quebec just legislated snows for all vehicles in winter this year including rental vehicles. 4x4 are only good to get you to start moving only if you have good traction ie. stuck in the snow but can't help you stop faster than a RWD or FWD carr nor give you any better control. http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/get_a_grip/ For the ave price of $650, get some snows. Ask me how I know... http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... A&start=15 Posted b4: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... ter#326160 |
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