I have the Michelin's on 20's and am wondering if the Northern members could reply with how they do in the snow?

 

Great timing! I am due to get my truck next week and I am headed up to WNY for the holidays.

 

I have LTX AT2 (on a 05 F350 PSD 275/70 R18) and did extremely well in the snow a few weeks back in the Sierras (we got several feet of snow and icy roads). The only times we drifted a little was: either on purpose (wife got mad) or backing into the driveway that the nice snow removal people lined with several feet of snow(it was up to almost the bumper) from icy roads.

The difference between the Contis is just staggering...

I would say that you'll be okay in most conditions....

 

I have the 20" wheels with Michelins and had them up in the snow for the first time last week and they did surprisingly well. I did not feel any loss of traction or slipping the whole week I was up in it. I was very impressed with how my new truck did in general in the cold weather!

 

Welcome to FTE Scott96fs

 

Thanks Maxium!

 

They are surprisingly good. They also do nicely in grass, wet grass, and dirt. Mud is mud however.....

 

We are supposed to get up to six inches today. I plan on testing the tires is anyone putting weight in the bed? What are you using?

 

I've got LTX AT/2s with 46k on them. Last winter I couldn't get stuck if I wanted to (2 wd truck). A lot more wear on them this year and the only difference I've noticed is that I have had my ABS go to work a couple of times while it was slippery. I'm sure thats because of wear, which, if it remains the same I should get about 75-80 k out of these things. I love em.
The guy I practically gave my Contis to (50 bucks each) had the stones to call me recently to tell me he couldnt get up his driveway in 4wd (07 Dodge 2500).

 

I will be testing them out soon! Going to look for stuck cars this afternoon....

 

Wow, does anyone NOT have snow this year?

 

I know, it's rare down here. We average about once every 3 years. Ice/sleet about once every 2 years. Real accumulation of snow every 5 years, major ice storm that shuts down infrastructure (power, main highways) every 10 years.

 

The Michelin LTX that is supplied to Ford seem to be:

- a very hard, long lasting rubber that lasts (in terms of mileage)

- good compromise for moderate snow (but without the soft rubber's inherent grip)

Not a bad all season tire.

I think it is good enough for most people in all but the real snow country --- where studs, chains, and real winter tires are required.

 

I have 18" wheels. I agree they do really well. If they wear correctly I will be really pleased with mine. I had BFG AT's on my last truck and thought they were great overall but terrible in snow.

I live in Idaho and we have had snow and crappy roads for weeks now. I have driven on.

- Fresh snow fall 8 inches
- Slush packed snow mix
- Packed snow
- Ice

This week we drove over to Oregon and were on some roads that do not get good plow service. There were huge spots in the shaded areas where it was packed ice/snow two inches thick. The only time I had slippage is if I hit the patch too fast.

We also were off road in about 16 inches of snow and they did fine.

 

I'm from the Canadian North. I wish I had not gotten the continentals. What junk they are. Glad to hear the Michelins are good.

I took my continentals off and good Goodyears, and am very happy with them. Nice and quiet on the bare pavement.

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Gordon