snow / ice tires

[Yetti]

I had to have the wife pull me out on an icy hard packed road. she just pulled easy and tried not to spin a tire. she used lo loc and dif loc and was able to pull my 3/4 ton dodge out that went over the bank of my neighbors driveway up to the mirror in snow. it was hung up so I left it running in park and she didn't even wait for me to get in and put it in reverse. BFG s work well on ice.

[mikejr]

I agree...the stock bfg's work well in the snow/ice.

[H2bill]

Are they actually rated for mud and snow? Up here in these parts (Oregon) the state police look for a "snow flake" on the side wall molded in the tire that indicates it is a rated mud and snow tire. If you don't have the snow flake, you have to use traction control devices when required.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by H2bill

Are they actually rated for mud and snow? Up here in these parts (Oregon) the state police look for a "snow flake" on the side wall molded in the tire that indicates it is a rated mud and snow tire. If you don't have the snow flake, you have to use traction control devices when required.

Hmmm...you know I've never paid that much attention to the tire...I'll have to look today for you.

[tower]

Originally Posted by H2bill

Are they actually rated for mud and snow? Up here in these parts (Oregon) the state police look for a "snow flake" on the side wall molded in the tire that indicates it is a rated mud and snow tire. If you don't have the snow flake, you have to use traction control devices when required.

Yes, if you look at the sidewall of the BFG T/AKO you will see that M+S is embossed on the side. This means that the tire is mud sand snow rated. You may not like their performance, but for any given vehicle, compared to almost any other tire, they outperform on ice and most tires in snow. This is borne out by most peoples opinion and almost any literature you can find on the topic. A mud tire may outperform the stockers on deep soft snow, but it will definitely need to be siped for ice. As a ski patrolman in Southern California, I have had countless opportunities to use these tires on ice including verglas (black ice). Short of studding your tires, you will be hard pressed to find a better performer.

[MDimitri]

Originally Posted by tower

Yes, if you look at the sidewall of the BFG T/AKO you will see that M+S is embossed on the side. This means that the tire is mud sand snow rated. You may not like their performance, but for any given vehicle, compared to almost any other tire, they outperform on ice and most tires in snow. This is borne out by most peoples opinion and almost any literature you can find on the topic. A mud tire may outperform the stockers on deep soft snow, but it will definitely need to be siped for ice. As a ski patrolman in Southern California, I have had countless opportunities to use these tires on ice including verglas (black ice). Short of studding your tires, you will be hard pressed to find a better performer.

Exactly why I have chosen the Dick Cepeks Mud & Snow tires, wider, deeper lugs with tier pattern and factory siped for icey conditions. Check out my post here: Dick Cepeks

Cheers!

[tower]

Looks good! What kind of mileage (tread life) can you expect from those? With the Haminator and Moto Hot-Squirt you are set for winter!

[MDimitri]

Mileage was quoted at being around 50,000 and as for Whaminator and Hotwash system, they can be used year round to keep your windshield clear of debris such as bugs, tree sap, dirt and mud. I'll let you in on a secret, did you know that when you fill (from near empty) your windshield wiper fluid you should add about 1/3 of a bottle of isopropal alcohol (rubbing alcohol - super cheap, about $1.50/bottle or less) to the resevoir, it helps when you have frost on the windshield and your in a hurry to go, it also gets rid of the bugs in the summer and helps remove dirt and sap. I've been using it in all of my cars for years and have had zero problems.

Cheers!