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ok, so this time i am asking a serious question (just for the record)

right now there are 295/75-16s on the bronco, and they could stand to be replaced

does anyone have any idea what kind of tires i should put on there?
 
Now don't confuse smooth for round....duh!

My wife's 2wd Durango is terrible in the snow. Few years ago I put Goodyear MTR's on it. Is almost unstoppable in up to 6-8 inches of snow now. But they are noisy as he'll on dry roads and generally ride like crap. My Nitto are a good ride year round.
 
I have a set of load range E Nokians on my TCD 2500, I like them a lot. Excellent traction, handle well, and don't make that howling noise on the highway.
 
Good Year Dura-Tracks expensive but they make my Wrangler, as the wife says "mountain goat".
 
Blizzak are great snow tires, super soft compound, need replaced every year, if you only run them in the winter.
 
Have studs added if allowed in your state.
 
thanks for all the input guys

ill look into all those, and see if they have them in my size

in the mean time, any thoughts on this tire?

305/70R16LT, IROK ND

(i can get a decent deal on them, and it could save me several hundred dollars)
 
diymirage said:
in the mean time, any thoughts on this tire?
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Similar pattern to what I used way back.
After my noisy 33 X 12.5 X 15 Pro Trac tires wore out I replaced them with Sears Roadhandler ATs. They plowed great for me on my '77 Ramcharger and were not too loud over the road. I found an old add that can give you an idea of the tread design.
Far right in the picture. The LT next to it was more of a street tire and quieter.
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I’ve had good luck with Kelly Safari L rated TSR’s on my F-150 FX4. They shed the snow well, but keep in mind, I run studs on all 4 corners and they are pricey.
 
in case anyone is wondering, i ended up getting some BGF ATs in 33-10.5x15s on steel wheels
i decided the steelies was a good move, since i couldnt find any narrow 33s for 16 inch rims

these are over an inch narrower then what i had on there, so that and actually thread left should make things work a lot better for me

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diymirage said:
in case anyone is wondering, i ended up getting some BGF ATs in 33-10.5x15s on steel wheels
i decided the steelies was a good move, since i couldnt find any narrow 33s for 16 inch rims

these are over an inch narrower then what i had on there, so that and actually thread left should make things work a lot better for me

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That is probably your best choice, they stand up really well.
From my experience with government trucks that run hundreds of miles of gravel daily, bfg come out on top. Goodyear on the bottom. Just my opinion.
 
diymirage said:
in case anyone is wondering, i ended up getting some BGF ATs in 33-10.5x15s on steel wheels
i decided the steelies was a good move, since i couldnt find any narrow 33s for 16 inch rims

these are over an inch narrower then what i had on there, so that and actually thread left should make things work a lot better for me

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Decent tire, that's what I run on my PU. No trouble at all pushing snow.
 
I put that same exact size and everything on my son's truck and it road nice and quiet. The tires I have on my truck now are making me nuts with the road noise. Good year I think.
 
Im running china junk. Three years on sailun adventuros. Still lots of life, just outside tread wears funny, have to keep up with rotating them.
 
67Dart273 said:
If you are serious about plowing snow, I see no way past CHAINS.
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Thought about it.fearful of what breaks when chains are used. And i travel lots of highways.
Winch in back bumper is what i depend on.
I have pushed a lot of snow, didnt really think chains would make that much difference.
Unless working on ice...
 
Best 2017-2018 Winter Tires for SUVs and Light Trucks
  1. Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2. - Exemplary traction on ice. - Outstanding durability
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2. - Very good traction on ice. - Great traction in snow
  3. Dunlop Winter Maxx SJ8. - Great traction on ice
  4. Continental Winter Contact Si. - Excellent traction on ice
  5. Yokohama IceGUARD iG51v. - Excellent traction on ice

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Best Snow & Winter Tires (Review and Buying Guide) in 2018
  • Quick Answer: Best Winter Tires.
  • 1 Bridgestone Blizzak WS80.
  • 2 Yokohama BluEarth Winter.
  • 3 Michelin X-Ice X13 Winter Tires.
  • 4 Dunlof Winter Maxx Winter Tires.
  • 5 Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter Tires.
  • 6 Pirelli Winter Cinturato.
  • 7 Bridgestone Blizzak DM.
 
diymirage said:
in case anyone is wondering, i ended up getting some BGF ATs in 33-10.5x15s on steel wheels
i decided the steelies was a good move, since i couldnt find any narrow 33s for 16 inch rims

these are over an inch narrower then what i had on there, so that and actually thread left should make things work a lot better for me

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BFG makes a LT255/65/16 which has 8” tread width and is 33” tall.
I have the mud terrian on my Willy’s.
 
I liked my BFG rugged trail LT's on my 2500..... until they were almost down to half tread. That is when they got hard and slick. At that point, they were bad in the rain and sucked in the snow unless I dropped them to 30 psi. That made them a little better in the snow. I really like my Nitto's... or would plural of Nitto be Nittoes? Lol
 
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