Dave,
I too run a 2WD truck. For years now I have put a good All-Terrain tire on
my truck and run them all year. They are also sized so I can rotate them
for maximum mileage. I have run the BF Goodrich All-Terrain Radials in the
past and the traction was exceptional. A little more noise that some tires,
but it didn't bother me. Presently, I'm running Goodyear Wrangler GSA's.
Current size is 245/70. With the steering locked they rub the frame a
little. I know how far I can crank the wheel without rubbing and stop at
that point. No problem.
Also, what makes a big difference is placing 500lbs. over the rear axle.
This adds incredible traction to a 2WD truck. I'll do this anytime I'm
going off road into anything "nasty". You'd be suprised what you can go
through like this. This type of tire offers very good on/off road traction
and handling. I believe you would be equally pleased.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Rench [mailto:renchd@krause.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 1998 12:09 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Good All Season Tires
In the interest of changing the subject 8 ^ ) , I'm due for some new
tires. I've currently got the Goodyear Eagle LS tires in 235/70/15. Since
I live in snow country (WI) and drive a 2WD I have a strong interest in
tires that handle well in snow and ice as well as offering decent dry
traction and handling. To give you a benchmark, I was satisfied with the
Eagles straight line dry traction, thought the wet traction was poor, snow
ice capability was fair, cornering was fair and roadnoise was very good.
I do very little hauling of significance (weight in the bed that is) and
haven't towed with the truck yet and have no current plans to. I'm
thinking of something in the 245/65 - 255/60 size range (I have 15 X 8
wheels).
Suggestions?
Dave Rench
Black 97 RC SB 5.2, Auto, 3.55 SG, 2WD, Aerochamber muffler, 10" FABM, MSD
8.5MM
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