Buying tires
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From: Omaha, Nebraska
Buying tires
Im buying tires and need to know what a good size is for snow, i have 225/75/15 of the same tire up front but should I get the same size or bigger? i know in snow the bigger the foot print is the worse it is but i like to hit some mud every now and then to so whats a good overall size? I was looking at 30x9.5x15's but wanted some opinions. And the snow out here varys from 2-12inches with or without ice. 
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I dont mean to go against what you are saying, but I have always heard that in snow the bigger the footprint is better. I have seen many 4x4's in the deep snow stop and air down their tire to get a bigger footprint for maximum grip, just like in sand. A narrow tire will dig down faster than a wider tire. I dont think with the tire sizes you are gonna be able to put on your truck that it will make much difference. The tread pattern will be more of a difference than the size cause they are not that much different. Hope this helps you out..
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Wider is better on snow. Do a google image search for trucks from iceland. Wider is much worse however for all around winter driving. Bigger foot print spreads out your load and on ice/slippery/wet roads that means bad.
Here is a link to some youtube videos of a buddys dad's suburban. these are 46" Baja Claws and are SUPER in the deep snow, but he will also tell you that they are chit on the roads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKhku...eature=related
Also, note the "finesse" in his driving. Skill in winter driving is a big part of determining whether you will be pulling or being pulled. lots of speed and momentum will usually get you in to trouble you cant get out of.
For safety reasons, I would suggest a dedicated snow tire which will be a narrow tire. Typically siped. after driving with dedicated snow tires in the winter, you will never want to go back. regardless of size.
Here is a link to some youtube videos of a buddys dad's suburban. these are 46" Baja Claws and are SUPER in the deep snow, but he will also tell you that they are chit on the roads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKhku...eature=related
Also, note the "finesse" in his driving. Skill in winter driving is a big part of determining whether you will be pulling or being pulled. lots of speed and momentum will usually get you in to trouble you cant get out of.
For safety reasons, I would suggest a dedicated snow tire which will be a narrow tire. Typically siped. after driving with dedicated snow tires in the winter, you will never want to go back. regardless of size.
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^ agree completely, but as I said in my previous post with the limited size upgrades that will fit your truck the tread pattern is gonna make more difference. A all around snow tire is your best bet. I have mud tires on my truck and they do just fine in the snow and ice. It all just depends on what you want...