Tire Chains

[guruerror]

I'm looking to pick-up a set of tire chains before this winter. I'm running 37x12.50x17 BFG MT KM2s with a good bit of wear (I actually may get a set of BFG ATs before winter too). As far as chains go, I'm leaning toward the V-Bar chains found here: http://www.tirechain.com/37X12.50X17.htm

They won't likely get much use here in MD (unless we get another series of blizzards like last year), but I always like to be prepared.

Any feedback anyone has on running chains, how they wear the tires, preference/benefits in types/styles, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[DRTYFN]

Forget the chains - get your tires siped. Trust me on this.
http://www.lesschwab.com/siping.asp

[HUMMERICH23]

Would you say getting a set of Cooper STT siped would give you near BFG AT performance in winter driving but all the benefits of an MT with deep snow etc.

I am driving myself nuts right now deciding between 37 BFG AT or 37 Cooper STT because my truck is my daily driver as well. I am bored of BFG AT's however I dont want to shot myself in foot with winter driving on STTs

[Cazador]

I'm on my second set of Cooper STTs on my SUT.

37x12.5 on OEM wheels.

Can't say enough good things about them. They don't bother the air suspension sensors, they're fairly quiet for an MT and they kick ass in the snow. I don't know what kind of snow you get, but I've had no problems AT ALL in 12"-18" snow....zero problems.

[HUMMERICH23]

We get everything from all ice to 12-18 inches in one snow, I used to live more in snow belt on east side of Cleveland but am more south now. My orginal bfg at have about half tread and I couldnt believe how bad they sucked this week when it snowed here. I have never had mt TC work so much. I was ticked off. I know the 37 bfg at have same tread depth so when I hit about half tread they'll prob suck ass too. I loved them when brand new.

[Cazador]

I had the same experience with the BFG AT, nice tire...when there's plenty of tread. I didn't like them in the mud though, they didn't self-clean worth a crap.

I can't tell you the STT is great on ice...I haven't found any tire that it.

[wisdom]

looking for good tires in canada. for my h2 hummer any one has any idea