Snow tires for work vehicles?

Ragu_5

I would really like to see knobby studded snows on the rear of the van. Lots of guys up here run studs on all 4 wheels. Jack


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GW

what to buy

We have some Ford E250s and an E350. What should I consider buying? I've rolled the dice for years with regular all-season tires; guys get stuch only once in a while. Thanks for any help.

Gary

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Leo

I'm not that far from you

Gary,

My van has studded snow tires. They were bought to be compatable with the All Season's that came on the van. There is DEFINATELY a difference with and with out them.

Leo

Jim Bennett

I run ...

studded radial snows on all four wheels on my van. Makes a big difference not only in stopping but turning also. (turning is good

If you live in an area that only gets snow a few times a year then you can probably get by with all weathers, but here in western NY where we can get snow everyday for months, I want all the help I can get.

Been doin' this for years and never get stuck.

I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!

Jim

Maine Doug_51

On my E350's and F250

I have used studded snows on all four wheels as well as chains, depending on where I lived. Had an extra set of rims for the snows so they could be swapped in or out as needed to reduce wear on the studs.
Also have used chains, the heavy duty crossbar type. Would adjust fit tight in the fall before snow. This way I could cut the extra links and prepare the crossed rubber tensioners. Had a small hydraulic jack with a skid plate and extension so I could quickly pick the rear end up and install the chains. Always an option for those times nothing else will do but not for bare pavement.

scrook_2

Blizzaks

> I have used studded snows on all four wheels as

> well as chains, depending on where I lived. Had

> an extra set of rims for the snows so they could

> be swapped in or out as needed to reduce wear on

> the studs. Also have used chains, the heavy duty

> crossbar type. Would adjust fit tight in the fall

> before snow. This way I could cut the extra links

> and prepare the crossed rubber tensioners. Had a

> small hydraulic jack with a skid plate and

> extension so I could quickly pick the rear end up

> and install the chains. Always an option for

> those times nothing else will do but not for bare

> pavement.



Bridgestone Blizzak (or a competitor's) studless ice/snow winter tires on ALL FOUR wheels (so you can steer and stop as well as start/go). Just about as effective as studded on ice (quieter too) and great on snow, (but not cheap in the big 16-18" LT sizes, especially w/ extra rims).

After that there's only chains.

scrook_2

Bridgestone Blizzak (or a competitor's) studless ice/snow winter tires on ALL FOUR wheels (so you can steer and stop as well as start/go). Just about as effective as studded on ice (quieter too) and great on snow, (but not cheap in the big 16-18" LT sizes, especially w/ extra rims).

After that there's only chains.

Greg Gibbs

Snow Tires

These....will get you to the service call.

Dave Belisle

snow tires

I have four studded , load range E snow tires on My Extended E350. It goes through snow like a tank....... Studded on the front helps me turn and stop.........

I don't like being stuck.... Nor do I want to rear end someone.

I have a extra set of rims with summers on them for the rest of the year......

Dave in NH

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the Tire Rack

has good deals on tire and wheel packages for winter. Nothing beqats a snow specfic tire for winter driving. A small siped button tread is the most common winter tire.

I think the extra bucks for a name brand provides better mileage. Rotation helps a lot also.

I ran Greivstak (sp) German made chains on my skid steer for plowing. It had a diamond pattern to the crosslinks to prevent sliding sideways. And they lasted forever. They had a unique tightening device also that didn't require springs or rubber cords.

hot rod

hot rod

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realolman

I have

4 studded tires on all the vehicles in my family.


I think it is the only way to go. It is a little pricey maybe, but they're my family.

Plus having all four seems to make them all, summer and winter, last a long time.

Mark Wolff_2

Blizzak

Bridgestone Blizzak W965 are the best around. They are Load Range E for the 250-350 crowd. I have them on my '06 E-350 and have no problems. They were tested in Alaska (Fairbanks in fact) and outperformed all others including studded snow tires on ice and snow starting, stopping and steering.

They work for me here in Fairbanks/North Pole and I'm sure that you will never regret purchasing them if the cost doesn't scare you away.

As an aside, the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3 is not for load range E, but is at least twice as "sticky" on ice and snow as the W965. I have two sets, one on my '00 F-150 and one on my '98 Expedition. I have never felt uncomfortable on the road with them, and my driving style would be rated as assertive to say the least. When everyone else drives 25 to 30 on the highway, I still feel comfortable doing the limit.

Tony_23

Avalanche Extreme

I think by Hercules. Stud-ready. I've never run studs and I get into some pretty wild areas. I did use snowshoes once, though

ttekushan_3

If you can spell it

Nokia hakkapeliita winter tires are among the world's best. Made in Finland.

Timco

for the small truck, it's the BFG all terrain TA...and nothing else!!!

GW

who installs the studs?

so you can't buy tires with the studs already on?

I hear great things about the specialty snow tires, but the studs seem most apealing (I had a dodge van many years ago and bought stud tires for winter, wow).

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