Re: Winter tires

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Mon Oct 02 2006 - 20:23:18 EDT


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On 10/2/2006 13:35, Don Rey wrote:
>
> While we're talking about tires....
>
> With winter approaching and my BFG T/As getting pretty close to
> bald... what are the DML's feelings/experiences on winter tires on a
> pickup? I've got 31x10.5 BFG T/As on there now, and I'd like to retain
> that size in winter tires (there are a few available... I'm looking at
> some Bridgestones right now).
>
> I have an extra set of rims with no tires on them... I'm not sure if I
> want to leave them available for some mudders (which I may or may not
> spend the money for) or put winter tires on them.
>
> Most of my miles are highway, with some rocks, some mild mud, some
> beach, and New England snow/ice for a few months.
>
> What it comes down to: should I get winter tires or just replace my BFG
> T/As?

I had BFG A/T KOs on my '99 for 2 1/2 winters in Syracuse, NY and they
never disappointed. They handled the Steigermud pretty well for an
all-terrain tire to boot.

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