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Bolted on my winter set today. Bought a cheap set of steel wheels off the XL’s, from a guy who also powder coated them black. Rubber is Bridgestone Blizzak LT 265/70/18. Went on fine, and drives well.... as expected from a deep-tread new winter tire. Set to 60psi all around. No snow expected for a couple weeks in my part of Michigan, but I’ll give a review when the white stuff starts flying!
I'm a big fan of Blizzaks. I have used them on almost all my vehicles. When I was looking for my Superduty reviews for the LT's said they didn't last more than a year. I'll be interested to see what your experience is. Because of that I went with Arctic Grabber LTs. First snow fall they performed well. Bought a inexpensive set of aluminum wheels for them. Almost like my winter rims better than my summers now!
I'm a big fan of Blizzaks. I have used them on almost all my vehicles. When I was looking for my Superduty reviews for the LT's said they didn't last more than a year. I'll be interested to see what your experience is. Because of that I went with Arctic Grabber LTs. First snow fall they performed well. Bought a inexpensive set of aluminum wheels for them. Almost like my winter rims better than my summers now!
Yeah, those wheels are awesome. Good choice 👍🏼
I had seen a post or two claiming that the LT’s didn’t last. I’ve owned so many Blizzaks and other snow tires and usually I’m blown away with how well they wear for how soft they seem. My brother had the Blizzak W965’s which the LT kind of replaces, and they wore terrific. So I’ll keep an eye on these, but I was definitely willing to try them. So many variations in use and driving style make tire wear hard to get opinions on IMO. 🤷♂️
Big fan of Blizzaks as well. When we lived in Michigan I ran them on our suv and the difference was incredible and immediate. On my former truck at that time I ran Goodyear Duratracs year round and they were equally effective in the snow.
I had the Toyo Open Country G02+ ice/snow tires on my prior truck. I towed with it just once, into the mountains, with those tires on it. The tread on the passenger rear tire was worn down so much from that one trip that I had to replace the tire. The trailer was maybe 5,000 lbs.
I love the steel wheel look. It's classic and looks great on these boxy trucks. I put a set of steel wheels on my 17 Lariat but left them unpainted. Now you're making me wish I powder coated them.
I'm a big fan of Blizzaks. I have used them on almost all my vehicles. When I was looking for my Superduty reviews for the LT's said they didn't last more than a year. I'll be interested to see what your experience is. Because of that I went with Arctic Grabber LTs. First snow fall they performed well. Bought a inexpensive set of aluminum wheels for them. Almost like my winter rims better than my summers now!
With those hub covers you can't access the front hub locker.
With those hub covers you can't access the front hub locker.
I know. I have the allen key in the glove box to remove them if need be, but shouldn't have to. I also made sure to keep 8 lug nuts from the stock wheels in case I have to use the spare wheel since they are flat, versus the cone lug nuts on my winters.
As for steel wheels.. They are the go to for winters in my area since they are cheaper. They will rust eventually, but spend most the winter with a white haze of road salt on them anyway.
You chose Steel Wheels for your Winter Tires, and you live where they Salt the Roads .. Got it.
I've run separate steel winter wheels with dedicated snows for decades going back to my first car that had mags for the summer and steel wheels with snows for the winter.
Salt damage is WAY worse on alloys.
In the 15 Pennsylvania snow and salt covered winters I put my last truck through the truck rusted WAY more than the steel winter wheels.
Earlier this year I sold the steel wheels and snows from my old truck to another guy who is running them still as winter wheels
I bought a new set of steel wheels for snow tires my 2019.
Steels for snows is the smart move. Save the alloys for the nice weather.
Originally Posted by jollyrogr
It's a smart move. The salt destroys aluminum rims.
Originally Posted by Chris 86
As for steel wheels.. They are the go to for winters in my area since they are cheaper. They will rust eventually, but spend most the winter with a white haze of road salt on them anyway.
