What snow tires?

[hunter0528]

I've got a 2020 Jeep Gladiator and it Falken Wildpeak3's. Got over 50,000 miles and replaced them with the wildpeak4' (3's I believe have been discontinued). I've had great traction on a couple of the jeep jamboree's and the performed great for the past 3 winters here in New England. I go off road in Rangeley Maine fishing and Hunting, with no problems. Waiting for snow to see how the 4's are. They are much quieter than my old 3's, but that could just because they were worn.

 

[sheepdog1mt]

Go with studs if you can. Not all manufacturers make studded tires in all sizes. Hankook ipike, cooper, Faulken all make excellent studded tires. I sold my customers for over 30 years on the safety of studded tires in mid Montana. Starting, stopping, highway stability, city driving, all. Some of the new goofy sized tires you may not find studs for
but keep looking. Studs will give you peace of mind, Safety and traction when you need it on ice, black ice, hard pack and all other various winter driving conditions. Weight in the bed will help like you won't believe, we urged customers to run 6 to 10 of the Boy Scout sand bags in back. 200-500 lbs. when the studs wear out you can always pop the studs and finish out the tires in the off season. I sold my customers studs for over 30 years and they rarely went back. More importantly I sold them safety! Also, Slow Down!!

 

[HRM Johnny]

Thank you @sheepdog1mt

 

[dogz]

We hit 47 below twice last year.

Straight up minus 47 or is this with a wind chill? Curious, where do u live?

 

[M77Fan]

Still air thermometer reading of -47. In a low spot in a river bottom at the toe of a mountain range where the cold air pools due to diurnal drainage patterns. Nearby areas are often 15 degrees warmer. Based on winterburn damage to my spruces, I think the frigid pool was only 6-8 feet thick. But it was dang cold where I was standing.

 

[Nomad458]

Yokohama Geolandar AT. When my brothers 4wd failed in a snow storm on his way home he still climbed the big hill out of town in 2wd. Even helped the work van that would get 0 traction in wet grass. Had thwm on my Jeep TJ for a while and would go great in mud and obstacles. They are my go to for daily drivers.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Mud tires are terrible in snow. Your better off with a plain street tire. But if your worried about them hitting some ice and going off the road none of them will stop that.

 

[HeyWho]

Colorado resident here, if the truck is 4 wheel drive, m&s rated tires are good to go, if I'm late season hunting off road in snow, I carry chains to get myself out. More importantly, make sure they are prepared for being trapped on an interstate because of an accident. Portable toilet, sleeping bag, snacks, water, etc., road could be closed for hours with no way to exit. Also, carry a couple of gallons of windshield washing cleaning fluid rated for winter. Amazing how many people are running summer rated fluid and freezes in the reservoir.

Ahhh the joys of being stuck for hours top of Vail Pass - good times. Most of the wrecks are caused by idiots driving regular cars, with bald tires and being stupid. . . That was my experience for the few years I lived in the CO Mountains.