I've got Cooper Discoverer S/T-C tires on mine, they get good winter traction, but I much prefer my Kenda Klever M/T tires on the Ford. They get much better traction than the coopers, are quiet, and haven't hurt my fuel economy.

Any really good tire for a truck will cost between 800-1000 for a set of four.

I've heard a lot of good things about the Goodyear DuraTracs, but never had any personal experience with them...

 

Just another Canuck saying get the Duratracs.

 

Yeah send some snow over here please. It sucks when I can make it up to the ski mountain with the best snow around here in 2wd...

 

I ran a set of Winterforce tires for the last two winters, and thought they did great in the snow. Got tired of swapping wheels, also had a set of Cooper Zeon LTZ for the rest of the year. I used the Coopers in one snow storm, not happy with them in the snow at all. In October, I sold both sets of tires & wheels and picked up the Duratracs for year round use. Great so far in dry, wet, and snow. Highly recommend them.

 

I have these super cheapo Hercules tires A/Ts. They have never let me down. However i got them brand new 2 years ago and 20kish miles later they are completely shot.

Ive been through 12in of fresh snow and some pretty deep mud. And they havent got me stuck.

I would never buy them. They just came on the wheels I bought and I figured might as well run them.

I think a lot has to do with the driver. Until you get into those crazy snow drifts and extreme conditions. Then you need a good tire.

Also I have limited runs in the snow. Never really get too much down here and even if we do it all melts the next generally. So small sample size.

 

I've done well asphalt only in Hercules AT II's, towing in dry weather or light rain. I've never had them off road or in snow. I think I'll defer to the experts and lean toward Duratrac tires for the next set needed for snow/off road which would be a gasser. K.

 

thanks for all the responses guys. i went to a firestone dealer and the winterforce is just a winter tire only. not made for summer. then the wife shot it all down, she would rather spend the money and get her son a cheap car for collage.
so i have been reading about "sand tubes" what are they?

edit: never mind i just googled them. 70lb for $5?? thats cheap

so whats the average weight to be in the back? i read 500-700 lbs

 

I second the Goodyear Wrangler Authority A/T tires from Wal-Mart. I had them on my last vehicle and I never had a problem going wherever I wanted to. They also have a very good rating for snow. I had mine in load range E so the tread was a little deeper, and the tires were stronger.

 

I have the WalMart GoodYear Wrangler Authority, LT & Load E, been pleased with the tire, not sure what all happened but this happened yesterday:

 

The wrangler authoritys are just a retreaded duratrac. Spend the extra money and get the duratracs. I work for walmart and deal with the tires all day long.. authoritys wear terribly compared to the duratracs.