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Old 04-22-2012, 05:50 PM
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I have Goodyear RT/S tires on my Dakota. They are horrible in the rain and not so good in the snow and ice either. I decided they couldn't be any worse if I had them siped. I know the truck has a smoother ride and seems to stop a little better, the wife agrees on this also. If you had your tires siped what were your results?

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Old 04-22-2012, 05:59 PM
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I have Toyo Eclipse on my truck and I got them siped. Honestly the best decision I've ever made with tires. It greatly improves wet traction. I've never tried them in the snow though.
 
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Depending on how many miles are on the tires, I think I would just get new ones. Even with them siped they're not going to be as good as an actual all terrain tire or snow tire. Unless they're brand new, then I wouldn't get rid of them.
 
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i just got BFGoodrich long trail T/A touring p255/65r16, i was told from a person i respect that they are very good tires. i have had them for only 4 weeks, but i think it will be good.
 
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well it is nice to have it done the tire shops love it 10x more then you do why cause they make 100% profit on you sipping your tires but i have all my rigs done
 
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I got my tires siped when I bought them last summer and haven't had a single problem with them. I already run A/T and they seem to work even better in rain and snow and helps with stopping. But the main benefit is that it is supposed to help your tires last longer since it allows them to cool off better with the additional cuts in them.
 
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Thanks for the input guys.
 



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