Anyone run these on their tow vehicle.... I run Michelin LTX M/S on about everything but they don't hookup too good on ice when they've got 50K miles on them... And we've had our share of ice and snow for for one winter in eastern North Carolina.... Our new GMC 2500HD has a set of Bridgestone R265's and they will spin on just about everything, they definitely are a hwy/dry pavement tire. Anyway, anyone running these BF Goodrich Commercial T/A® Traction tires??
Posted 2011-01-14 10:59 AM (#128897 - in reply to #128837) Subject: RE: Winter Truck Tires...
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
I know some owners of the commercial all season variants, not the traction. I've been using BFG products for many years and am pleased with the results.
I would think that the traction thread would be similar to other M&S offerings; slightly noiser, a little more squirm on cornering, and a little less milage when compared to all season tires.
The latest news programs mentioned we now have snow in 49 states. This is probably a boon to the manufacturers of snow tires. We've always lived in the snow belt regions, and have survived on all season radials. I'm thankful for 4WD trucks and front wheel drive cars.
Posted 2011-01-14 12:35 PM (#128903 - in reply to #128837) Subject: RE: Winter Truck Tires...
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Our Michelin LTX M/S tires do very well in the snow, even better that alot of A/T tires. but down south we have... ICE!!! And, I was wondering if anyone knew of a Commercial truck tire in the load range "E" rating that would take on ice conditions better than all others...!! Then again, we may not get any more ice and snow in five years. Thanks for your help.
Posted 2011-01-14 12:48 PM (#128905 - in reply to #128903) Subject: RE: Winter Truck Tires...
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by retento on 2011-01-14 12:35 PM
Our Michelin LTX M/S tires do very well in the snow, even better that alot of A/T tires. but down south we have... ICE!!! And, I was wondering if anyone knew of a Commercial truck tire in the load range "E" rating that would take on ice conditions better than all others...!! Then again, we may not get any more ice and snow in five years. Thanks for your help.
When it comes to ice...you are talking studs and/or chains...and when it comes to chains...there is only one solution... http://www.onspot.com/ because I'm lazy...
Posted 2011-01-14 2:38 PM (#128910 - in reply to #128837) Subject: RE: Winter Truck Tires...
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Posts: 714 Location: Minnesota
Living in Minnesota, we get a lot of ice. Packed snow becomes ice. On December 18, while Minneapolis was getting 20" of snow, we got 1/2" of rain, then 16 inches of snow after the rain turned to ice.
There is no good tire on ice except as Paul says, studs or chains. Carry a pail of sand or even better chicken grit (oyster shells) to spread for better traction. I even use my old coffee grounds. They help and actually will work their way into the ice for longer lasting traction.
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