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STP22
Explorer
Nov 09, 2013

What do you use?

Hello! How are you? I hope all is well.

I have a Chevrolet 1500 pickup and a Jayco Jay Flight25BHS.

I am looking for new all-season tires. I live in central New York and the snow is coming (ugh!). The tires I have now did a fine job on the road and with towing. However, I am looking for a better tire that has good grip when towing and positioning on wet grass, dirt, and occasional mud. I hated the occasional tire slip when backing up on grass into a slight incline.

What do you recommend?

Thank you.

Steve
Tow Vehicles

9 Replies

  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Nov 09, 2013
    Been running Michelin LTX A/T2 on my truck every since the OEM tires left me stuck on wet grass with the 5'vr hooked up.

    Great traction, quiet and good thread life.......but they do snatch gravel up.
  • owenssailor's avatar
    owenssailor
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    I just installed Michelin LTX A/T2. They are great in the wet - full throttle acceleration with no slipping. Ride is very goo as is directional stability.

    Will see how towing the trailer is next week.
  • calamus's avatar
    calamus
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    BFGOODRICH all terrain ta We are in Nebraska with lots of Snow and we also live in the country tons of mud and sand they are load range E They dont wear as good as the michelin tires I have those on a work van. I have only got stuck once and That was during a snow storm when I tried to go around a guy stuck in front of me.
  • calamus's avatar
    calamus
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    BFGOODRICH all terrain ta We are in Nebraska with lots of Snow and we also live in the country tons of mud and sand they are load range E They dont wear as good as the michelin tires I have those on a work van. I have only got stuck once and That was during a snow storm when I tried to go around a guy stuck in front of me.
  • lawrosa's avatar
    lawrosa
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    IMO BF goodrich KO... Has the snowflake on the side...

    Never stuck.. 4x4 is amazing in these mud, snow, anything... Got great life out of them. 68k... They are $$$ though...

    T/A KO BF goodrich
  • DrBaker's avatar
    DrBaker
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    Dadio24 wrote:
    Look at the Michelin LTX A/T2. They are a little expensive, but I have found they last much longer (over 60K miles) on everyday driving. Mud, snow and grass is no problem. Do you research so you will feel confident in your choice.


    I have these in 265/70/18 on my truck. They are the original tires that came on the truck. Only 16,000 miles, but they still look like new. These tires will last and last if you maintain them.

    They are very plain looking to me as I like the aggressive looking tires. After 2 years of use I have to admit these are great all purpose tires.
  • Dadio24's avatar
    Dadio24
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    Look at the Michelin LTX A/T2. They are a little expensive, but I have found they last much longer (over 60K miles) on everyday driving. Mud, snow and grass is no problem. Do you research so you will feel confident in your choice.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    The following advise is from The Family Handyman:
    Traction
    The traction rating tells you how well the tire’s rubber compound generates traction on wet pavement. The ratings are AA, A, B, C. “AA” is the best traction. “C” is the worst. Buy an “AA” tire if you drive in the rain or on snow or ice. If money is tight, drop down to an “A.” If you rarely encounter those conditions or want to spend less, drop down to a “B.” Only buy a “C” tire if you drive full time on bone-dry roads.

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