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From: Scio, OR
My truck (in the signature below) has BFG Rugged Trail T/A's on it. It came that way when I got it used. I assumed they were the stock tire. This truck is low mileage and everything else was stock.
Did I make an incorrect assumption? So far I've found it handles really good in snow.
Did I make an incorrect assumption? So far I've found it handles really good in snow.
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Can you help me?
I just bought a 00 F250 7.3 4x4 extended cab, long bed. I am trying to get as much info as possible - options, axle info (gear ratio/limited slip), trailer towing package, heavy duty cooling, etc. I want to have all the fluids changed and need to know what differentials I have to get the correct fluid plus I plan to put a snow plow on it.
Any info you provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks..
Neil
Any info you provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks..
Neil
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From: So Oregon
There isn't any difference between F250 or F350 that will make a difference in snow. I got stuck three times in snow last year, and then once again this year. I had stock tires. I put some new tires on it and it's made a world of difference. The stock lsd isn't *that* helpful, but tires are. You get stuck do to lack of traction, so what gives you traction. In my opinion, nothing is more important as a first step in regard to tractin than tires.
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From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by dchamberlain
My truck (in the signature below) has BFG Rugged Trail T/A's on it. It came that way when I got it used. I assumed they were the stock tire. This truck is low mileage and everything else was stock.
Did I make an incorrect assumption? So far I've found it handles really good in snow.
Did I make an incorrect assumption? So far I've found it handles really good in snow.
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in most cases.......not ALL cases.........for extreme traction in tires.....you will give up mileage/longevity. Tires such as Mickey Thompson.....Super Swampers.....Boggers.....Wrangler MTR's.....you give up major mileage because the tires are so soft, but man......the traction is SUPREME while they last! Not too many people can afford $900-$1000 every 15-20,000 miles though! There are plenty of tires such as BFG or Toyo....Coopers that will give traction pretty damn good in most terrain that will last a long time. The tire debate will never end because we all have our own preferences!
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Originally Posted by RogueSpear2023
I realize there's no differance between a 250 and 350, other than rear blocks it's just nice to tease him a little, its a joke, lighten up a little people.
BTW, I just got off the phone with the Ford dealer here in town. I should be able to pick up some "high traction" F350 badges, and although the dealer couldn't figure out what I meant at first when I said "high traction" F350 badges he agreed to sell them to me.
Last edited by Ace!; Dec 7, 2007 at 12:38 PM.
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From: the woodzies
my truck does fine in snow. i rarely ever have to put it into 4x4 even when we had over a foot last year. I believe that tires and driving habbits play a huge role into your trucks performance. My tires grip extremely well in the snow with the right tires it will make a world of a difference.
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From: Rogers, MN
Originally Posted by mstiles19
my truck does fine in snow. i rarely ever have to put it into 4x4 even when we had over a foot last year. I believe that tires and driving habbits play a huge role into your trucks performance. My tires grip extremely well in the snow with the right tires it will make a world of a difference.