Snow traction question
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Snow traction question
Hello all, I have a 2000 SD with 235/75/16 Toyo Mt Open Country's. Last year was my first time with it in the snow and I did not have good luck. I tried no weight in the bed, 3-500lbs in the bed and still would just spin the tires even in 4wheel. My buddies 05 F150 with stock tires handled it like its nothing. I'm used to my previous cherokee going anywhere in the snow. Is there anything anyone can reccomend to help with traction? I hate having my wifes 2wd Saturn Vue out perform my truck in the snow lol. Thanks
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Only thing I can recommend is try changing tires. My truck has 20" stock Goodyears on it and rarely needs to be in 4wd in the snow and I dont put any weight in the bed. If I start to have traction issues 4wd cures them and it sticks to the road like glue. The other thing with snow is less throttle is best cause once you get those wheels spinning they like to keep spinning and that = less traction.
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Yep, tires would be number one. You've got a large void, large block tire which is not the best tire for snow. You need one with more "biting edges", something siped and an all-terrain would likely work better.
I've got Cooper Discoverer STTs and they are very similar to the Toyos. They are low side finders.
I've got Cooper Discoverer STTs and they are very similar to the Toyos. They are low side finders.
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Dude its the tires...... Toys suck. Had them on my 94 350 when I bought it 5 yrs ago. Put michlins on it, there great. 15 snow storms last year, plowed everyone here in northeast. My Excution has near dead goodyears, got through entire winter in 2wd(4x broke) w/up hill driveway. Just down pressured tires. Toyo aregood for tire swings.....
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Yeah it was in 4wheel. I'm gonna pickup some different tires and see if that makes a difference I guess
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Most MT tires will not work as well in snow as AT's when the snow is wet and the temp is near the freezing mark - as a previous poster mentioned. Weight will help a bit and so will a bit less air pressure in the tires. If its a big problem, different tires are the answer. I love my Toyos in any other condition except wet snow, and the tread wear seems very good.
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maybe something wasnt working
i plowed last winter with my original generals 49k 235/85-16
about 4/32nds thread left (im just cheap)
never got stuck
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Most MT tires will not work as well in snow as AT's when the snow is wet and the temp is near the freezing mark - as a previous poster mentioned. Weight will help a bit and so will a bit less air pressure in the tires. If its a big problem, different tires are the answer. I love my Toyos in any other condition except wet snow, and the tread wear seems very good.
My wife got out and said they were spinning... This happened a few times unfortunately. Most were on slight inclines
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I had Toyo Open Country's on my 00 X which was my plow truck too. I think alot has to do with weight. The X is a heavy bugger and hardly ever had to put it in 4wd. I plowed up mega snowbanks in just 2wd. The Toyo's stuck like glue.
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my swamper ltb's are great in the snow, suck in the heat cause i can't travel or they'll fly apart. but as far as snow, they are great, of course in the snow wider is better! mine are 33x13.50x16, they have a monster footprint. they also work very well in 4x4 mode and in the mud, sand, and other stuff (poo) any way toyo's do suck, i worked at firestone and if you want an excellent tire in the same size get a dueller revo!
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my swamper ltb's are great in the snow, suck in the heat cause i can't travel or they'll fly apart. but as far as snow, they are great, of course in the snow wider is better! mine are 33x13.50x16, they have a monster footprint. they also work very well in 4x4 mode and in the mud, sand, and other stuff (poo) any way toyo's do suck, i worked at firestone and if you want an excellent tire in the same size get a dueller revo!
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As I've posted on several other threads here, M/T tires are NOT the hot ticket in normal snowy conditions on paved roads! Great for deep powder, but NOT ice or slush. The Toyos are among the best of the breed. Most are even worse. You can sipe the heck out of an M/T to get somewhat better, but a true winter traction tire will still exceed that several times over.
The key in snow is as many "edges" as possible. Each edge gets a little bite.
When shopping for snow tires, look for the mountain/snowflake symbol.
The key in snow is as many "edges" as possible. Each edge gets a little bite.
When shopping for snow tires, look for the mountain/snowflake symbol.
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my swamper ltb's are great in the snow, suck in the heat cause i can't travel or they'll fly apart. but as far as snow, they are great, of course in the snow wider is better! mine are 33x13.50x16, they have a monster footprint. they also work very well in 4x4 mode and in the mud, sand, and other stuff (poo) any way toyo's do suck, i worked at firestone and if you want an excellent tire in the same size get a dueller revo!
er, actually the opposite is true. You want to increase the ground pressure to allow the tire to "bite" better