M&S 2WD peg-leg tire recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PhilaTruck · 11-26-2003, 12:52 AM

Well, its about time stood up on my hind legs.

Since I'm located smack dab here in the "wintry mix" belt, what would you suggest I buy for winter tires. To be clear, I AM NOT interested in all-season rubber, but since most of our winter weather is usually rain or almost snow, I don't want studs.

What do you use?

My (recently sold to a friend) Volvo wagon has made me a fan of Blizzaks, but my truck can't hold pavement unless its dry. (The difference was completely amazing. I was afraid to drive the thing (Volvo) before the soft-rubber snow & ice tires.) Afterward, even though I broke off the fog lights, I drove through everything.

BTW, since this is my first formal post: When folks start to trash the internet, I talk about the community here (and others) based on common interest & usually people shut up. It would be hard to over-estimate the value of this forum.

Thanks- tml

gchemist · 11-26-2003, 01:00 AM

Welcome to the site. HUMM??? 100 lbs bags of cement is what I would use.

apstguy · 11-26-2003, 01:18 AM

Snow? We don't have snow in the central valley.

Actually, last time my dad took my truck (when it was his) up to the mountains in the snow, the bed and tailgate got smashed be a snow bank along with about 7 other cars. It doesn't go to the mountains anymore.

Lynx · 11-26-2003, 02:17 AM

I just use some soft winter tires. I didnt spring for the blizzaks but if you had the money go for it. Also you deffinatly need some weight in the back. I use 4 sand bags and could use some more when it gets a little more snowy, but thats just me.

Ben

MylilBowTie · 11-26-2003, 02:25 AM

Blizzaks are the stuff. I know it doesn't sound right but you want a tall skinny tire for snow. You can go to Lowes, Ace hardwand get some play sand leave it in the bags and load up the bed put all the weight between the rear wheel wells. You can use the sand if you get stuck and it will add weight. You can wait until it snow really good and shovel it in the bed for weight. 225-235/75s are tall and skinny for snow Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2 are rated very good for snow and wet traction.

Big wide tires try to plow the snow, skinny tires cut the snow.

BTW. Welcome to are home

C-10volvo · 11-26-2003, 03:06 AM

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[Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2 are rated very good for snow and wet traction.

I have the Bridgestone duelers in a 235 75 15 all around and they are alright. i agree, sandbags are the way to go.

MylilBowTie · 11-26-2003, 04:43 AM

I thought I was looking at truck tires but the Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2 are passenger tires. They would work but arent rated for the extra weight. I ment to tell you about the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo. They are rated just a little less 9.0 (revo) vs 9.5 (dm-z2s). The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's are rated the top in Off Road All-Terrain. They are rated better than BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO's witch are better than the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM's.

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11-26-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	M&S 2WD peg-leg tire recommendations Well, its about time stood up on my hind legs. Since I'm located smack dab here in the "wintry mix" belt, what would you suggest I buy for winter tires. To be clear, I AM NOT interested in all-season rubber, but since most of our winter weather is usually rain or almost snow, I don't want studs. What do you use? My (recently sold to a friend) Volvo wagon has made me a fan of Blizzaks, but my truck can't hold pavement unless its dry. (The difference was completely amazing. I was afraid to drive the thing (Volvo) before the soft-rubber snow & ice tires.) Afterward, even though I broke off the fog lights, I drove through everything. BTW, since this is my first formal post: When folks start to trash the internet, I talk about the community here (and others) based on common interest & usually people shut up. It would be hard to over-estimate the value of this forum. Thanks- tml __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here! Last edited by PhilaTruck; 11-26-2003 at 01:49 AM.

11-26-2003, 01:00 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the site. HUMM??? 100 lbs bags of cement is what I would use. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-26-2003, 01:18 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Snow? We don't have snow in the central valley. Actually, last time my dad took my truck (when it was his) up to the mountains in the snow, the bed and tailgate got smashed be a snow bank along with about 7 other cars. It doesn't go to the mountains anymore. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

11-26-2003, 02:17 AM	#4
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	I just use some soft winter tires. I didnt spring for the blizzaks but if you had the money go for it. Also you deffinatly need some weight in the back. I use 4 sand bags and could use some more when it gets a little more snowy, but thats just me. Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

11-26-2003, 02:25 AM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Blizzaks are the stuff. I know it doesn't sound right but you want a tall skinny tire for snow. You can go to Lowes, Ace hardwand get some play sand leave it in the bags and load up the bed put all the weight between the rear wheel wells. You can use the sand if you get stuck and it will add weight. You can wait until it snow really good and shovel it in the bed for weight. 225-235/75s are tall and skinny for snow Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2 are rated very good for snow and wet traction. Big wide tires try to plow the snow, skinny tires cut the snow. BTW. Welcome to are home __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI Last edited by MylilBowTie; 11-26-2003 at 02:29 AM.

11-26-2003, 04:43 AM	#7
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I thought I was looking at truck tires but the Bridgestone Winter Dueler DM-Z2 are passenger tires. They would work but arent rated for the extra weight. I ment to tell you about the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo. They are rated just a little less 9.0 (revo) vs 9.5 (dm-z2s). The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's are rated the top in Off Road All-Terrain. They are rated better than BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO's witch are better than the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM's. The Tire Ratings



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