Winter / Snow Tire Recommendation: Michelin Latitude X-Ice
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Winter / Snow Tire Recommendation: Michelin Latitude X-Ice
I had Michelin Latitude X-Ice tires put on my stock 16" wheels for winter use about a month ago. (255x65x16 size) We had our first snow that stuck to the roads this week and I can report these are the best winter tires I've ever owned. I have a RWD V6 with 280 lbs. of sand in tubes in the bed. On packed snow and ice, on paved or unpaved roads, the truck handled very predictably. I could get the rear end to break loose, but completely controlled. The only thing I could not try out was backing up my steep driveway, since I had already cleared it. Since this is my first winter with the truck, I don't know how poorly it handles with all season tires in the winter, but I suspect it isn't great since I've had RWD trucks and cars for over 30 years.
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I had Michelin Latitude X-Ice tires put on my stock 16" wheels for winter use about a month ago. (255x65x16 size) We had our first snow that stuck to the roads this week and I can report these are the best winter tires I've ever owned. I have a RWD V6 with 280 lbs. of sand in tubes in the bed. On packed snow and ice, on paved or unpaved roads, the truck handled very predictably. I could get the rear end to break loose, but completely controlled. The only thing I could not try out was backing up my steep driveway, since I had already cleared it. Since this is my first winter with the truck, I don't know how poorly it handles with all season tires in the winter, but I suspect it isn't great since I've had RWD trucks and cars for over 30 years.