Crew AWD here as well and I'm dying for our first real snow here in Maryland/DC so I can see how my Durango holds up.

I'm running Nitto Terra Grapplers 265/50R20 and they've help up very nicely on wet and leaf covered surfaces so far.

 

Dodgemack,

How are the Nitto Terra Grapplers 20's on the highway? Is gas milage okay? I am in the market for new tires and have my eyes on these! I live in snowy Minnesota.

Thanks,

 

LOL - that works until you run across a snow mound that consists of fresh snow over ice. It will stop you dead, bust the front of your D up and potentially get you a face full of airbag if you're lucky...

 

They're fantastic all around honestly. Highway noise is very minimal, only slightly louder than the stock tires, and they ride very smoothly. Since getting them I haven't really noticed a decrease in gas mileage. It's maybe only affected mpg by 0.2 miles per gallon. It's been worth it and I'd definitely recommend - they look awesome and I never worry about slipping and sliding anymore (not that I worried about that with stock setup but still)

 

Thanks Man! - I agree, they do look awesome!

 

It does everything well but stop. Stopping is scary sometimes.

 

Looks like fun! I hope we get some decent snow in Maryland this winter.

I'm surprised that stopping isn't so good. I was hoping for minimal sliding. That's good to know.

What tires are you running?

 

4WD will get you almost anywhere in a reasonable amount of snow. My last sedan with awd and all season tires never left me stranded.

Having said that, snow tires will ALWAYS be better on any car, particularly for stopping.

The real limitation on the D is clearance. For an SUV it doesn't have much, and that's what's ultimately going to get you stuck. As for that silly video, given the way the snow was packed (or should I say not packed) I could probably ride my bicycle through it.

 

I bought these tires attached to a 2000 Silverado to drive this winter and leave my R/T AWD in the garage during any snow days. The Durango has three season tires on it so that along with that painted lower front end led to this purchase.

 

All I've ever had were 4WD or AWD vehicles- going back over 40 years. Stopping is always the issue. You get confident because you get going easily, maybe start going a little too fast, and then.....

And the first snow is always the the most slippery. There is't any residiual sand of salt on the road to give a little more traction.