What tires do you run for winter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MightyFine69 · 12-20-2002, 03:34 AM

I was just wondering what kind of tire everyone runs for the winter. What brand do you prefer and why? What size do you prefer and why? I had a friend tell me today that he won't run anything but Firestone. It just made me wonder what everyone thinks is the best for snow and ice. What about for year round driving? What do you think is the best for all seasons?

Lightspeed · 12-20-2002, 05:13 AM

BF goodrich for me, good tires and relatively cheap too.

sixty8chev · 12-20-2002, 05:53 AM

I've got a set of 31x10.5 no-name copycat bfg mud terrains for the winter, the just work well for the kinda slushy snow we get, and bfg t/a's 255/50 and 275/60's for the rest of the year. I've been runnin my summer tires for about 8 months a year for the last 3 years and I'm gonna hve to replace the fronts this year and the rears probably next year, Mind you I throw my 295s on when i know i might be smokin them or draggin otherwise i think the rears would be toast by now.

jays68yak · 12-20-2002, 02:04 PM

94 GMC --All year around, 33x12.5x16.5 BFG muds. I love those thing.

68 Lemans --When it runs, BFG TAs, I dont care for them much anymore. I dont get traction with them.

69 Suburban --Whatever came on it, I think some 31s somethings.

NSANE68!!! · 12-20-2002, 02:37 PM

Sumitomo 20's.

OH I forgot to mention I live in SUNNY AZ, hehe

Maximum Overdrive · 12-20-2002, 03:06 PM

I usually use any major name tire as I have never had any problems with any that I have used. I tend to stick to AT tires as that is the best to use here all year round.

RED72blazer · 12-20-2002, 09:18 PM

Big O tires

if you rip a hole in one wheelin or something they replace them for free!!!!!!!!!! Now that's a warrenty.

Project1970 · 12-21-2002, 05:28 AM

Same things I've been running for the past few months when my BFG's went bald... Yokohama Avid S/Ts.

I love AZ.

busterwivell · 12-21-2002, 10:46 AM

Yah. I don't change to a different tire for winter, either. But I do need to find a set of 16 inch wheels before the next set of tires. 16.5's are getting a little pricey, IMHO.

12-20-2002, 03:34 AM	#1
MightyFine69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 97	What tires do you run for winter? I was just wondering what kind of tire everyone runs for the winter. What brand do you prefer and why? What size do you prefer and why? I had a friend tell me today that he won't run anything but Firestone. It just made me wonder what everyone thinks is the best for snow and ice. What about for year round driving? What do you think is the best for all seasons? __________________ 1969 3/4 ton 4x4 33's with no lift, gotta love it! A man and his truck, it's a beautiful thing.

12-20-2002, 05:53 AM	#3
sixty8chev The Sauz Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 149	I've got a set of 31x10.5 no-name copycat bfg mud terrains for the winter, the just work well for the kinda slushy snow we get, and bfg t/a's 255/50 and 275/60's for the rest of the year. I've been runnin my summer tires for about 8 months a year for the last 3 years and I'm gonna hve to replace the fronts this year and the rears probably next year, Mind you I throw my 295s on when i know i might be smokin them or draggin otherwise i think the rears would be toast by now. __________________ 68 lwb 2wd (spread between 3 garages) 72 Burb - Flat Deck 92 Yukon 3" lift - 33's - the new bush pig 01 Sierra - Daily Driver (for now)

12-20-2002, 02:04 PM	#4
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	94 GMC --All year around, 33x12.5x16.5 BFG muds. I love those thing. 68 Lemans --When it runs, BFG TAs, I dont care for them much anymore. I dont get traction with them. 69 Suburban --Whatever came on it, I think some 31s somethings. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

12-20-2002, 02:37 PM	#5
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Sumitomo 20's. OH I forgot to mention I live in SUNNY AZ, hehe __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

12-20-2002, 03:06 PM	#6
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I usually use any major name tire as I have never had any problems with any that I have used. I tend to stick to AT tires as that is the best to use here all year round. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

12-20-2002, 05:13 AM	#2
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	BF goodrich for me, good tires and relatively cheap too.

12-20-2002, 09:18 PM	#7
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Big O tires if you rip a hole in one wheelin or something they replace them for free!!!!!!!!!! Now that's a warrenty. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

12-21-2002, 05:28 AM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Same things I've been running for the past few months when my BFG's went bald... Yokohama Avid S/Ts. I love AZ. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

12-21-2002, 10:46 AM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Yah. I don't change to a different tire for winter, either. But I do need to find a set of 16 inch wheels before the next set of tires. 16.5's are getting a little pricey, IMHO. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

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