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tire recommendations
The trucks in the sig. We had a pretty bad snow storm the other day and it was my first time driving the truck in the snow. It was awful. I got stuck multiple times. I had to rock the truck back and forth several times to get it out. The tires are 215 85 16s. They look like summer towing tires. Two very thin lines of tread. What are some good all around tires? I have had bf goodrich mts on a wrangler and was very happy with them. I am not sure if they would work for an f350. Does anyone know what the biggest tire I could fit on stock hight without rubbing?
Would an lsd help with traction in tge snow?
Would an lsd help with traction in tge snow?
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What gears are in your truck, and do you have a real purpose of putting big tires in? If your answer to the second question is there is no purpose, then leave it alone. There's nothing to be gained with large tires. Otherwise, if it's a 4x4, you can fit 35" tires, a little bumper trim may be necessary though. Not sure what fits on a 2wd. If you have less than 4.11 gears, leave the stock size on or it will be gutless.
Cooper Discoverer STTs are very good tires. Aggressive pattern, but very streetable. The Uniroyal Liberator A/Ts I have on my truck are pretty good all year tires and were very cheap when I bought them.
Yes a limited slip unit will help in the snow. However, LSD will really inhibit your ability to drive, and I recommend you stay sober whilst driving.
Cooper Discoverer STTs are very good tires. Aggressive pattern, but very streetable. The Uniroyal Liberator A/Ts I have on my truck are pretty good all year tires and were very cheap when I bought them.
Yes a limited slip unit will help in the snow. However, LSD will really inhibit your ability to drive, and I recommend you stay sober whilst driving.
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I went with Goodyear duratracs back on 11-1-11 beacause we have mounted quite a few on truck with the owners being very happy with them and replaceing them with the same tire. Mine are 31x10.5xr15 original tread depth was 18/32 of an inch installed at 154524.0 they now have 12/32 on two and 11.5/32 on the other two (due to showing of for that one blonde Haha) they are wearing even across with no cupping rotating them every 3000 to 5000 miles they now have over 24000 miles on them! That's not even half tread! There a commercial and snow rated tire (studdable) they are on our Goodyear delivery truck (duramax with goose neck) there's lasted 45000 all i can say is there the only tire I will ever own they clean out and grip awsome in snow and mud the best way to describe them is a cross between mud terain and all terain.
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I'm running yokohama geolander ats on mine. Haven't had any snow tihis year to try them out, but they got really good ratings at tirerack. They are just the right amount of aggressiveness (is that a word) that they do good on dry pavement and off road, IMO
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I am using the same tires as IowanStraight6, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265-75-R16
They handle great with just a little bit of snow and I have used 4x4 through 2ft snow drifts across our field with these, and never came close to getting stuck.
They handle great with just a little bit of snow and I have used 4x4 through 2ft snow drifts across our field with these, and never came close to getting stuck.
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Got a set of hankook atm rf10's last year, good tread pattern and are E rated. Been good in snow, mud & rain and have a 50k warranty. A lsd will definetly help in the snow but will handle a bit different.
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I do not need larger tires. I just hate the pizza cutters that are on there now. If I am going to get an LSD I can always regear at the same time if needed.
The truck will handle differently? How so? In a bad way? Will it make carrying larger loads and or towing more difficult?
The truck will handle differently? How so? In a bad way? Will it make carrying larger loads and or towing more difficult?
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Been my experience that the rear end will tend to go sideways a bit more with a lsd or locker on slick surfaces. Especially if ya have a heavy foot or the road has a big slant sideways. Just takes some getting used to. Ive never had any issues hauling heavy loads or towing with a lsd or locker.
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I am not sure of their load rating,might not be enough for an f350,but I am running 31x 10.50 15 interco trxus m/t's on my f150,and they are GREAT in the loose unplowed snow,and not bad on hard packed snow. We got 10 inches of snow here the other day and the only time I even locked 4wd in was when I was going over places where the snow plow had left a big ridge of snow..And of course they do well in the mud,also!!
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I run 265/75 16. BFG all terrains. They are my third set I've owned and they're been great tires. They do reasonable off road in mud and snow but still do good on the highway. I've always gotten good life from them I'd say at least 45k miles probably a little more. I also really like coopers I may go with their mud tire next time since I mostly use the truck off road now. On a 350 I really like the look of 285/75 16. I plan to go with the 285 next time since I installed an add a leaf kit
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Been my experience that the rear end will tend to go sideways a bit more with a lsd or locker on slick surfaces. Especially if ya have a heavy foot or the road has a big slant sideways. Just takes some getting used to. Ive never had any issues hauling heavy loads or towing with a lsd or locker.
I had a Detroit in a wrangler so I know what you mean. An lsd should be a little less aggressive then a locker, don't you think?
What are recommended lsds that would work with my tuck?
I am not sure of their load rating,might not be enough for an f350,but I am running 31x 10.50 15 interco trxus m/t's on my f150,and they are GREAT in the loose unplowed snow,and not bad on hard packed snow. We got 10 inches of snow here the other day and the only time I even locked 4wd in was when I was going over places where the snow plow had left a big ridge of snow..And of course they do well in the mud,also!!
I run 265/75 16. BFG all terrains. They are my third set I've owned and they're been great tires. They do reasonable off road in mud and snow but still do good on the highway. I've always gotten good life from them I'd say at least 45k miles probably a little more. I also really like coopers I may go with their mud tire next time since I mostly use the truck off road now. On a 350 I really like the look of 285/75 16. I plan to go with the 285 next time since I installed an add a leaf kit
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If you want any good traction in snow, stick with the skinnest tires you can run with some nice luggy treads. Wide tires SUCK in snow. They float and spin all over the place.
Skinny tires sink in and grab!
Skinny tires sink in and grab!