Mud Terrains in Snow?

[Knightfall]

People say they aren't very good, but how bad are they? I currently have Duratracs which I know are better due to siping and slightly less aggressive lugs. Just wondering how big a traction drop I should expect if anything.

[crushNchowda]

Depends what you're talking about as far as snow, if we're talking driving the truck significantly down unplowed gravel roads, across cow pastures, farming land, etc. off road then an MT tire would be acceptable, although an AT would be more suited - your Duratracs would likely perform much better, only way the MT's would make more sense is if it was slushy, deep, muddy, boggy type snow which is bordering on "mudding" anyhow.

Now are we talking on mostly paved roads, highways, windy mountain passes, w/ the occasional off-road foray? Then SNOW tires > everything else & it aint even close, like not even a little bit.

[Andy Seibel]

Yea, lots of people can survive on the crappy OEM tires every day. does that mean they are any good in snow? not really. It really comes down to how much "performance" you require. As said above- If you are spending a lot of time driving on snow covered roads, good snow tires are your best option. But for occasional snow or ice, you can take your chances with anything. Snow tires don't really grab ice any better either, any tire is equally dangerous. only extra weight will help you.

 

Your profile says Florida, so not sure what type of weather you are planning to encounter.

[Knightfall]

Thanks for the advice y'all, I was recently stationed in Fort Drum NY. So my current setup is a 4x2 with 33" Duratracs and 660 lbs of weight in the bed. It does ok, as long as I can go slow and take my time it's fine, only time I've found people get mad at me for going slow is on the interstate up here.

[Andy Seibel]

only time I've found people get mad at me for going slow is on the interstate up here.

 

yea, drivers from some states are worse/ more inconsiderate than others. Cough, illinois, cough.

 

Just drive within the conditions and you'll be alright. There's always somebody who wants to go faster than you. I'm pretty aggressive in the snow, and I question some people who fly by me as well.

[sdeeter19555]

Depends on on the "mud tire"...most don't have siping and have harder compounds to resist cuts, wear, and chunking, all this making a poor snow tire.

 

Anything tire has siping will do ok in snow; typically the less siping, the poorer the snow performance.

 

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[Big Whiskey]

 

yea, drivers from some states are worse/ more inconsiderate than others. Cough, illinois, cough.

 

Just drive within the conditions and you'll be alright. There's always somebody who wants to go faster than you. I'm pretty aggressive in the snow, and I question some people who fly by me as well.

Easy, there! Not everyone in Illinois drives like people from Chicago, haha! There are plenty of friendly and considerate drivers down state.

 

Thanks for the advice y'all, I was recently stationed in Fort Drum NY. So my current setup is a 4x2 with 33" Duratracs and 660 lbs of weight in the bed. It does ok, as long as I can go slow and take my time it's fine, only time I've found people get mad at me for going slow is on the interstate up here.

If you're running Duratracs now, you should be alright. Those are arguably one of the best snow tires out there (aside from dedicated winter/snow tires).

[MikeNH]

Mud tires are awesome in deep snow but if its all compacted down like it gets on a busy road/highway, they're a nightmare. My Rubicon came with BFG MTs and if it wasn't being traded in a couple months I'd be buying a winter tire for it. They're crap in rain too.

[Mikeb52r]

I went with a mild all terrain tire for 4 years in South Dakota in a 2wd Ford F150 reg cab, and the stock Goodyear Wrangler on my 2wd 08 Sierrra for 3 years in North Dakota. Drove every day and never had a problem. If I couldnt get started going then I didnt need to go because I wouldnt be able to stop. Four wheel drive doesnt help you stop on ice. Also thiner tires are better in snow than wider.

 

For looks, get a set of MTs for the summer and for traction a set of good ATs for the winter.

 

Yea, the military will send you anywhere at anytime. Both times in the Dakotas I had just bought a 2wd truck 8 months before getting orders to move, so I was never in a position to trade before moving. Also, thank you for your service.

[RyanbabZ71]

They are awful on ice.

 

 

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[KMGZ400]

I have had Too MT's for years and they are amazing in powder/slush type snow but rain and slick roads they are not good, I don't know what it is about these tires but wet concrete with these toys MT's might as well be ice.