Steel Rim - Snow Tire Option on 1500

[gmyeah]

I've posted about this subject before, but not with all the facts. I've got a 08 sierra z71....and if I ever trade it in, I'll stick with a GM for sure. That being said, the bolt hole pattern should stay the same from an old GM to a new GM 1/2 ton. With that said, I'm throwing around the idea of getting a set of steel rims for the winter with really good snow tires on them. My current set up which isn't too bad (with a little weight in the truck) is Firestone Destination AT, LT265 70 17. I moved up to an LT tire and like it. Like I said, it's not too bad...but I seem to slip around more than I thought I would with fairly new tires. Either way, I'm wondering if a real good snow tire (firestone winterforce?) would provide a noticeable difference. Any thoughts.

[fondupot]

dedicated snow tires will do better. Even a thinner tire like a 245/75r17 (if that size is even available, i know that seems counter intuitive, but actually thinner tires do better in the snow since they can cut through drifts easier than wider tires) would give you even better winter traction. its not a bad idea....but why dont you wait until next winter to think about it. haha

 

Winter was such a bitch this year id rather not think about snow for the next several months.

[waumo1]

I have General Altimax studded winters on all 4 corners and it is like night and day from the factory supplied Bridgestones even though the Bridgestone tread looks more "aggressive". We get a lot of wet ice here in the mornings and "All Season" tires are worthless.

[newdude]

Ya bolt pattern is the same. I have Hankook iPike RW11 265/70/17 on mine for winter and I like them. If you want a top tire, try Bridgestone Blizzaks.