How did your tires do in the snow? [Archive] - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association

DKDunn04

March 28th, 2009, 20:00

Though it might be interesting to see what kind of tires people have on their rigs, and how they did in the snow. I have TrUxS STS's on mine, and they did really well. I pulled a couple people out of ditches and they never really slipped. When all the snow was melting yesterday I went through a couple patches of water going about 55mph on the highway. They hydroplane very easily.

Jawa

March 28th, 2009, 20:30

My MTRs seemed to do okay. I didn't slide into any ditches or other cars, so I guess that's worth a :thumbup:.

JeremyB

March 28th, 2009, 20:37

My TSL SX's did much better than my old MT Claws.

garr

March 28th, 2009, 20:40

My Perilli Scorpions ATR did great in the snow,
never left me with that butterfly feeling in the stomach when I hit the brakes!

Fastdemise

March 28th, 2009, 20:40

Had Bridgestone Dueler Revos and they did very well in the snow and much better than the Goodyear wranglers I used to have.

DutchVDub

March 28th, 2009, 20:42

My Irok Super Swampers gripped like crazy, they didn't slip once on me while accelerating, turning, or braking. I was only able to make them lose grip once and that was on a 90* turn in second gear and full throttle. My Jeep made my friends Subaru look like crap.

garr

March 28th, 2009, 20:44

Had Bridgestone Dueler Revos and they did very well in the snow and much better than the Goodyear wranglers I used to have.

How do they ride? Do you have the "E" load rated version?
I am considering a set of 32" for my XJ.

planefixer

March 28th, 2009, 20:54

My MTZs did great (much better than my old MT/Rs).

Kittrell

March 28th, 2009, 21:39

Continental Extreme Contacts, the shiznizzle.

in4aride

March 28th, 2009, 21:59

Big O X/T's...handled great and got me throw some good snow bashin on the way to work too!...

Silasprit

March 28th, 2009, 22:02

32" goodyear wranglers didnt like the ice so much but loved the deep snow!! couldnt get it stuck!!

Skully

March 28th, 2009, 23:03

Trxus M/T last three winters great traction in the snow and ice. Just wish they made a 32 11.50 or 33 x 10.50 on a 15 inch rim. They do have a 32 in a 16 inch rim................:dunno:

ColoradoRaptor

March 28th, 2009, 23:26

Was happy with my MAXXIS!!

Skully

March 28th, 2009, 23:28

Was happy with my MAXXIS!!

Those are stud-able right?

ColoradoRaptor

March 28th, 2009, 23:37

Those are stud-able right?

Yes. I did have them siped but never studed.

Kiefer316

March 28th, 2009, 23:41

MT/R's didn't do great with just 2wd... I also had a set of bridgestone dualer at's and they did alright... but then again im still newish to driving in the snow!

Kittrell

March 29th, 2009, 00:03

MT/R's didn't do great with just 2wd... I also had a set of bridgestone dualer at's and they did alright... but then again im still newish to driving in the snow!

Dueler A/T Revo is the cat's ass in the snow. Now if they just made it in a 33". Best alternative is the BFG A/T

XJNOOB93

March 29th, 2009, 00:45

I got 32" Pro Comp A/T's.... and they are almost bald in the front... but they handled exceptionally well!

planefixer

March 29th, 2009, 04:13

Trxus M/T last three winters great traction in the snow and ice. Just wish they made a 32 11.50 or 33 x 10.50 on a 15 inch rim. They do have a 32 in a 16 inch rim................:dunno:

Probably the best tire I've ever driven in the snow (that wasn't a dedicated snow tire).:thumbup:

jimgrms

March 29th, 2009, 05:30

I put new pathfinder at 245 75 16 on my xj tuesday they are cheap 110 $each tires from discount tire and they worked very well

ColoradoRaptor

March 29th, 2009, 05:33

Anyone runnin the KM2's? These are going to be my next set and was just curious............:dunno:

Blue96XJ

March 29th, 2009, 07:46

Anyone runnin the KM2's? These are going to be my next set and was just curious............:dunno:

Running those on the JK, they did pretty good. I didn't get a chance to play much though. Handled well so far.

Rockken

March 29th, 2009, 10:47

BFG AT's did very well. up here in Westminster we got the brunt of the storm and I drove around primarily in 2 wheel drive. Some of the roads I was driving on had 1 to 2 feet drifts in the second lane that ran for miles. It was fun running those lanes.

Crunch

March 29th, 2009, 11:08

Anyone runnin the KM2's? These are going to be my next set and was just curious............:dunno:

I've searched the same thing for the same reason. The response on the KM2 in snow was great, BUT, these tires do not work well aired up to anything over 30lbs. Most guys were unhappy with them until they found the tires love to run 25-28lbs on the street. At that air pressure, they guys who were unhappy said its now thier favorite tire. And 9-12lbs worked best on the trail.
HTH

Crunch

March 29th, 2009, 11:12

MT/R's didn't do great with just 2wd... I also had a set of bridgestone dualer at's and they did alright... but then again im still newish to driving in the snow!

You might find that in 2wd the XJ won't do well. I know mine doesn't, no matter which tire I've run. I've run X-Terrains, MT/Rs, and BFG A/Ts, and think they all did really well. I do believe the XJs are just really good in the snow once you're in 4wd.

jdxj

March 29th, 2009, 11:26

Anyone runnin the KM2's? These are going to be my next set and was just curious............:dunno:
I was happy with my new KM2's they griped real good in the snow and packed snow. Not so much in the Ice but what does (short of chains) I 2 pulled several people out of ditches and never had to spin a tire. One poor lady slid down in the middle of the cloverleaf at Powers and platte ran out about 35 feet of strap and pulled her right up the slope:yelclap:.
All and all very happy. these are my first set of Mud tires I've always run BFG at's but the KM2's are close if not just as good in the snow/ice.

Kiefer316

March 29th, 2009, 12:21

4wheelinbum

March 29th, 2009, 13:35

I've got 32 inch Super Swamper SSR Radial's on mine. They are awesome! I'll never buy other tire again. They have done well on some snow runs too...

peace.

Primo011

March 29th, 2009, 13:52

i worked at discount tire for a while so i know a little about tires. when it comes to snow the more tred you have like for example a mtr or a km2 the better it is going to be in deaper snow and what not, but when it comes to slush and water spots an all terrain is the way to go because the tire comes from the factory with alot more sipping! hope i helped a little!!!

twistedlizard720

March 29th, 2009, 17:32

I've got 31x10.50 Mastercraft courser C/T's. I was rockin it during this last snow in Denver. only slid once while breaking. Otherwise absolutely zero issues and lots of happiness.

DutchVDub

March 29th, 2009, 18:42

You might find that in 2wd the XJ won't do well. I know mine doesn't, no matter which tire I've run. I've run X-Terrains, MT/Rs, and BFG A/Ts, and think they all did really well. I do believe the XJs are just really good in the snow once you're in 4wd.

Sorry but my Jeep with the rear locker and 36" IROK's did just fine in 2wd, I still switched it into 4wd later on just for piece of mind before getting on I25. Still, on the Frontage Roads and around my neighborhood it was great in 2wd.

Crunch

March 29th, 2009, 20:32

Sorry but my Jeep with the rear locker and 36" IROK's did just fine in 2wd, I still switched it into 4wd later on just for piece of mind before getting on I25. Still, on the Frontage Roads and around my neighborhood it was great in 2wd.

Mine sucks in 2wd, especially when locked. I do have very little weight in the back, but I don't think it would make a difference.

No need for sorry, I did say you might find.

Hypoid

March 29th, 2009, 20:38

Mine sucks in 2wd, especially when locked. I do have very little weight in the back, but I don't think it would make a difference.

No need for sorry, I did say you might find.

I was surprised at how well ours did with nearly bald tires when we first bought it. I think the limited slip made the difference in our case....and I've been driving snow and ice for about 3 decades now.

jeepster425

March 29th, 2009, 20:43

i got bfg all terrains, and i didn't go in any ditches when it snowed 2 feet around seattle in december, but i did take off about 3 years worth of tire life,

man i love goin sideways and doin donuts!

DutchVDub

March 29th, 2009, 21:05

Mine sucks in 2wd, especially when locked. I do have very little weight in the back, but I don't think it would make a difference.

No need for sorry, I did say you might find.

Yeah, I do have about 200lbs in tools and recovery gear in the back of mine. What can I say, it helps make my Jeep sit level. :D

ColoradoRaptor

March 30th, 2009, 00:01

I've searched the same thing for the same reason. The response on the KM2 in snow was great, BUT, these tires do not work well aired up to anything over 30lbs. Most guys were unhappy with them until they found the tires love to run 25-28lbs on the street. At that air pressure, they guys who were unhappy said its now thier favorite tire. And 9-12lbs worked best on the trail.
HTH

Great info!! Thanks!! :thumbup:

ColoradoRaptor

March 30th, 2009, 00:06

I was happy with my new KM2's they griped real good in the snow and packed snow. Not so much in the Ice but what does (short of chains) I 2 pulled several people out of ditches and never had to spin a tire. One poor lady slid down in the middle of the cloverleaf at Powers and platte ran out about 35 feet of strap and pulled her right up the slope:yelclap:.
All and all very happy. these are my first set of Mud tires I've always run BFG at's but the KM2's are close if not just as good in the snow/ice.

I have always been a BFG fan!! The only reason I have these MAXXIS...... $120 a pop!!! I have decided to go back to my favorite tire especially now that they have the KM2!!! :cheers:

smalls2010

March 30th, 2009, 06:14

30" BFG A/Ts - Drove to moab through the snow, took 9 hours, did some unicycling rock crawlin down there for three days, then drove home through the snow, took 6 hours, jeep did very well. Awesome trip!

in4aride

March 30th, 2009, 06:27

jragan

March 30th, 2009, 06:57

The BFG AT's on my truck do OK, however do not shead the snow as much as I would like. However I do have to remember they are an AT.

Last Tuesday I just put on ProComp Xtreme MTs. Lugs have a slight stipe in them and of course due to this fact had to play Thursday night and Friday. All I can say is WOW! Thursday around town on the ice gripped extreme well only could get them to slid once and that was when I forgot I was in the Jeep and it does not have antilock. In the snow Friday, they cut through everything. 3 foot drifts to the slush in on the corner with and threw the snow like crazy. When pulling in the garage there was not single lug that held snow. Keeping the garage much dryer. They are tons better then the BFG MT's or the Dunlop MT's I have most resently ran. Looking forward to seeing how they do on rock (have heard good) and also the tread life. Much quieter also, as if the jeep is quiet...

Kiefer316

March 30th, 2009, 08:34

Now that i actually got a chance to drive with my MT/R's in the snow with 4wd they pretty much rock!! i can get going really easy and they stop wonderfly... so i decided i like the MT/R's

.40CalPatriot

March 30th, 2009, 08:41

Loving my BFG A/Ts!:thumbup:

Caged94XJ

March 30th, 2009, 08:44

35/14.50/17 Pit Bull Rockers where awesome!!! I passed everything on the road and we got 20"...

RTicUL8

March 30th, 2009, 12:01

BFG AT KO (siped) (2000 XJ): Wonderful.
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Bridgestone AT REVOs (1999 WJ 4.7L AWD): Awful!
Maybe it was because the V8 was too powerful and also because I have a lead foot.
Stopping was okay, but I would slide all over when trying to accelerate.