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Old 09-13-2010 | 10:36 PM
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Well I have decided that my new tires are going to be snow tires. I am thinking 295/70/17 cooper snow tires. Anyone have them? What is the best snow tire do you all think?
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 10:46 PM
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I have never used the Cooper snow tires, but I have Hankook I*Pike 275/60R20s. They are and awesome snow tire.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 10:50 PM
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Also, 295s are going to be kinda wide for running in the snow.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 11:28 PM
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Great White North Choice here is Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac M&S Probably the Best for 3rd Gen Ram IMO and come in Bigger 17" Sizes too, Best on Ice and they are "Snowflake Stamped" Severe Rating for Winter (up North here anyways). Real Real Quiet and have a smooth Ride, nice lookin thread and extra sidewall Ligs. I got mine on sale at 383 CAD so should be cheaper down South.

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Old 09-13-2010 | 11:47 PM
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Only issue with them its they like to cup. I was looking at them but a guy I know has that issue with them. He runs his at 30lbs.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 11:59 PM
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Don't think you can blame a tire for cupping (scallopping) unless it is a cheap tire or defective or your'e tie-rods are out. I always get an $85 alignement with new Tires to avoid problem. My 305 Pro-Comps ran at 50 PSI and my wranglers at 48 PSI for the 285/17.
 
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Old 09-15-2010 | 08:02 PM
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I know down here my dad worked a deal out with NTB and got 5yrs for 200 bucks! Now thats a deal on alignements!
 
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Old 09-15-2010 | 08:12 PM
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Yeah you're on the edge of the forest in the mountains. The winter must have sucked this year compared to Charleston.
 
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Old 09-15-2010 | 11:01 PM
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Thanks for all the replys.

Yeah it sucked bad!!!!

Going to shop around for ones you guys mentioned and see what kind of prices I can come up with.
 
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Old 09-15-2010 | 11:14 PM
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Ain't never had a bit of luck with ANY Goodyear tire I've owned (or BFG for that matter). Although the Jeep guys have good things to say about the Duratrac.

Best A/T tire in the snow IMO is the Firestone Destination A/T.
 


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