I have known about adding weight over the rear axle for driving in the winter but I am clueless as to how much weight it should be. Can anybody help a NEWB out? There is a winter storm advisory out and would like to be prepared.

 

 

Yeah, I am on the OEM Goodyears yet.

 

I gave up adding weight, just gets in my way for how i use my truck. Good tires, 4wd, and just take it easy. I've never had the patience to wear out a set of factory issued tires, either. They just suck. I've always preferred tires that are more aggressive than most, and try to find ones that have a "severe snow rating" as well.
Currently on my second set of ST Maxx Coopers, been happy with them. First set went 60k ish miles as well.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that I wasn't planning on needing tires so soon, I would go this route. I had no idea how bad the stock Goodyears were. I was quoted $1,1something for BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 installed. The shop I trust has told me that people have gotten 80,000 miles out of this tire. What S/T Maxx did you get? The All terrain or mud terrain?

 

I here ya there....
ST MAXX is a hybrid mud/all terrian tire.

The BFGs were my go to for years, but they didn't offer any plus size options that could handle the loads i haul and keep the tpms happy.

 

I also don't add and have never added weight to the back of my truck(s). I have run the BFG's on the current truck for 3 winters with no issues. Cautious driving and 4wd.

 

Curious, how much did your load weigh? I am projecting that my heaviest load will a family of 5 and a 10,000 5th wheel camper.

 

Rated load capacity wasn't the biggest problem, and you can have the tpms reprogrammed, but I've found tires rated for 65psi don't last very long if running heavy frequently. My fifth wheel is around 15k ready to camp, 2,900lbs on the pin. When i hit the scales ready to go i was at 6,900lbs on the rear axle, and wanted some fudge factor.

 

I also have had the best luck in mileage driven before I replaced them with the BFG AT