Observations on snow
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what would happin if i put stock tires on a truck that has 5:13 gears?reason i ask is my snow tires are stock and there studded but that was when i used 4:11 gears.I really don't think my 39" TSL'S will do to good on the ice and snow coverd roads.
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Originally Posted by swamprat
what would happin if i put stock tires on a truck that has 5:13 gears?reason i ask is my snow tires are stock and there studded but that was when i used 4:11 gears.I really don't think my 39" TSL'S will do to good on the ice and snow coverd roads.
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I take that back... if your stock tires are 235/85R16 (31s) @ 60 mph, your motor will turning around 3300-3400rpms (depending on if you have a stick or auto).
if your stock tires are 235/75R15 (29s) @ 60mph, your motor will be turning 3500-3600 rpms.
If you have overdrive, not a problem. If you drive no faster than 50, you are looking at 2800-2900 rpms - 3000-3100rpms (respectively)..
As long as you take it slow, you'll be in pretty good shape.
Last edited by bremen242; Nov 8, 2005 at 07:06 AM.
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After moving to Minnesota last year it was my first time in the snow in about 10 yrs and along with not having my 88 F250 4x4 for very long it was an experince lol!!!!!
My GF's son came with his new(for him) Z71 and we went down to our lake with a couple or so feet of snow on the ground and cut down a few dead trees out on the lake and loaded our bed's down.
After a while of resting ect..we went out to bring the trucks back up the hill,well we soon found out that the packed snow under our tires had turned to ice and with us on a kinda steep incline we wernt going forward,only backwards and a little sideways too lol.
After a lot of cat litter and tree limbs ect.. we finally got his out with my Polaris 400 4x4 to tug him in the right direction while he eased it out trying not to hit my truck or the trees.
Mine was way easier with nothing close by me,all I had to do was get it rolling and I gave it hell all the way back to the house because I wasnt stopping until I was on solid ground LOL!
Anyway,I wish I had read this post before that day,it would have saved us a lot of problems if I had known more about the snow!!!!!!
My GF's son came with his new(for him) Z71 and we went down to our lake with a couple or so feet of snow on the ground and cut down a few dead trees out on the lake and loaded our bed's down.
After a while of resting ect..we went out to bring the trucks back up the hill,well we soon found out that the packed snow under our tires had turned to ice and with us on a kinda steep incline we wernt going forward,only backwards and a little sideways too lol.
After a lot of cat litter and tree limbs ect.. we finally got his out with my Polaris 400 4x4 to tug him in the right direction while he eased it out trying not to hit my truck or the trees.
Mine was way easier with nothing close by me,all I had to do was get it rolling and I gave it hell all the way back to the house because I wasnt stopping until I was on solid ground LOL!
Anyway,I wish I had read this post before that day,it would have saved us a lot of problems if I had known more about the snow!!!!!!
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I grew up in upstate new york, too, and learned a lot about snow. First, slow acceleration, speed, and braking are key. Second, no tire is actually that good. I swear by snow chains. I would rather have a bald tire with chains than swampers. That being said, CRACK, I used to have a set of BFG muds and they were fine in snow. I have a truck box with stuff in it, which added weight to the back, so maybe that helps, but they weren't bad. One thing I recommend is a tow strap or chain to get pulled out. Whether or not it is you, it sucks when there is plenty of vehicles, but no way to attach them. Most importantly, have fun. 
I love snow driving, except when I am trying to make good time across the country.
I love snow driving, except when I am trying to make good time across the country.
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Originally Posted by bremen242
you'd probably be able to go about 40 mph with your motor wound out completely...
**edit**
I take that back... if your stock tires are 235/85R16 (31s) @ 60 mph, your motor will turning around 3300-3400rpms (depending on if you have a stick or auto).
if your stock tires are 235/75R15 (29s) @ 60mph, your motor will be turning 3500-3600 rpms.
If you have overdrive, not a problem. If you drive no faster than 50, you are looking at 2800-2900 rpms - 3000-3100rpms (respectively)..
As long as you take it slow, you'll be in pretty good shape.
**edit**
I take that back... if your stock tires are 235/85R16 (31s) @ 60 mph, your motor will turning around 3300-3400rpms (depending on if you have a stick or auto).
if your stock tires are 235/75R15 (29s) @ 60mph, your motor will be turning 3500-3600 rpms.
If you have overdrive, not a problem. If you drive no faster than 50, you are looking at 2800-2900 rpms - 3000-3100rpms (respectively)..
As long as you take it slow, you'll be in pretty good shape.
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