Tire buying time
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I did have a set of General Grabbers installed a few weeks ago and thought I would follow up for the benefit of anyone else reading this thread in the future.
The Grabbers are excellent in snow and ice. I parked next to someone with snow tires at work today, and observed that the tread pattern on these all season tires is darn near the same.
However these things also drive like... snow tires on dry pavement. The grooves in the freeway near me grabs these and makes the truck feel like it's in high wind when its not. The steering is MUCH lighter feeling with these tires, and handling is not as sharp and confident as the Forteras.
Not terrible, but just sharing that you do give up some dry weather handling in exchange for the snow and ice capability. In a perfect world this truck deserves high performance summer tires and a good set of dedicated winter tires/wheels.
The Grabbers are excellent in snow and ice. I parked next to someone with snow tires at work today, and observed that the tread pattern on these all season tires is darn near the same.
However these things also drive like... snow tires on dry pavement. The grooves in the freeway near me grabs these and makes the truck feel like it's in high wind when its not. The steering is MUCH lighter feeling with these tires, and handling is not as sharp and confident as the Forteras.
Not terrible, but just sharing that you do give up some dry weather handling in exchange for the snow and ice capability. In a perfect world this truck deserves high performance summer tires and a good set of dedicated winter tires/wheels.
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I did have a set of General Grabbers installed a few weeks ago and thought I would follow up for the benefit of anyone else reading this thread in the future.
The Grabbers are excellent in snow and ice. I parked next to someone with snow tires at work today, and observed that the tread pattern on these all season tires is darn near the same.
However these things also drive like... snow tires on dry pavement. The grooves in the freeway near me grabs these and makes the truck feel like it's in high wind when its not. The steering is MUCH lighter feeling with these tires, and handling is not as sharp and confident as the Forteras.
Not terrible, but just sharing that you do give up some dry weather handling in exchange for the snow and ice capability. In a perfect world this truck deserves high performance summer tires and a good set of dedicated winter tires/wheels.
The Grabbers are excellent in snow and ice. I parked next to someone with snow tires at work today, and observed that the tread pattern on these all season tires is darn near the same.
However these things also drive like... snow tires on dry pavement. The grooves in the freeway near me grabs these and makes the truck feel like it's in high wind when its not. The steering is MUCH lighter feeling with these tires, and handling is not as sharp and confident as the Forteras.
Not terrible, but just sharing that you do give up some dry weather handling in exchange for the snow and ice capability. In a perfect world this truck deserves high performance summer tires and a good set of dedicated winter tires/wheels.
I'll just point out that snow tires (or more appropriately named "winter tires") are snow tires because of the rubber compounds used (softer at lower temps), not necessarily due to the tread pattern. Tread pattern on tires is designed so that the snow, ice, rain, etc. can be pushed away. The "grip" in winter tires comes from the compounds used (including silica). The tread design helps as it assists in removing the snow and slush from the tire, but that's the primary purpose of tread, not "grip."
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Need new tires. Can I run a 285/55 R20 on factory rims?
Re: Need new tires. Can I run a 285/55 R20 on factory rims?
I have a 2013 Citadel with the 2.5" Rocky Road Outfitter Lift Kit. Time to replace the OEM Goodyear 265/50 R20's. Looking to get the BF Goodricj t/a Ko2's. Can I run a 285/55 R20 size on the factory rims?
Can anybody confirm?
I have a 2013 Citadel with the 2.5" Rocky Road Outfitter Lift Kit. Time to replace the OEM Goodyear 265/50 R20's. Looking to get the BF Goodricj t/a Ko2's. Can I run a 285/55 R20 size on the factory rims?
Can anybody confirm?