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Sep 15, 2004 | 09:19 PM

moose@koot

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which winter tire

I am in the market for a winter tire for my 01 f150 4x4. driving conditions are ice and snow. I live in an area where there is a lot of snow. Any recommendations.

Sep 16, 2004 | 08:11 AM

Villengineer

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We don't get as much snow, but I'm partial to the BFG MT's and AT's. The MT's are obviously more aggressive and may be more what you are looking for. I like the AT's as an all around great tire.

Sep 16, 2004 | 08:21 AM

kingfish51

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Take a look at the BFG AT. BFG actually rates them better in snow than the MT. MT is rated better in mud.

Sep 17, 2004 | 12:19 AM

beeboy

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bridgestone dueler revo at's seem to get the best ratings in snow these days. tirerack.com is a good site for doing your research.

Sep 17, 2004 | 07:18 AM

E350turbo

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Pro Comp All Terrains have an excellent rating in snow. I have a set on my one ton, and they are a great all around tire.

Sep 18, 2004 | 02:08 AM

dhag911

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some companys actually have a snow tire i know yokohama does and the dueler a/t are really good in the snow also

Sep 18, 2004 | 05:04 PM

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If you want better snow/ice performance than an A/T you can get Bridgestone Blizzacks in a 265-70-17 (probably a little bigger than stock, should fit though). The downside is you need to swap nonsnow tires on once winter's over. AT's will do a fair job in snow and handle better on dry pavement, but Blizzaks are MUCH better in ice. AT's can stay on all year though. If you get A/T's I would suggest the Revos as well. I assume your truck has 255-70-17's from the factory? Not aware of any snows in that exact size.

I'm a Texas boy, but got to play w/ my uncles Tahoe last winter (in Illinois) and feel the ice performance w/ snow tires vs. the BFG's (Long Trails I believe). The difference (especially braking/going around corners) was amazing. I second the Tirerack reccomendation also.

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