freetheheal wrote:
crosscheck wrote:
I run studded Cooper M +S on my F 350 throughout the winter. Tow the TT a few times up ski hills. Good traction but get only maybe 2-3 years out of them. Hakkapelitta LT2 studded 275 R 70 18 that is rated for close to 3700lbs are something that I would consider next time. Have double the studs compared to Cooper. Just installed Hakkipelitta 9 studded on my wife's vehicle and have had great results.
We live 5 months up in ski resort. Lots of snow/ice.
Dave
Thanks Dave. Are they squishy feeling or squirmy on the road? Another concern is the soft compound. I've heard a lot of bad things about the Duratracs from guys who tow with them just because of how soft they are.
And how many miles are 2-3 years?
The Coopers are not squishy or squirmy but I don,t pull the loads that you do. At a guess, I get maybe 25,000 miles before replacement.
I am a studded tire guy for winter driving. I wonder if some of the problems you had on your winter trip to Canada was partly to do with lack of studs on icy mountain roads?
Dave
