What tires are you running?

[Sierra50BMG]

I’m in Montana and looking at running DuraTracs, I had pro comp A/T3s on my Tacoma(didn’t like them), ran KO2s on my 15 Sierra(loved them), looking for something that can hold up in winter weather and provide good traction off road, I am not planning on deep mud/snow runs or rock crawling, just curious as to what other people are using and their thoughts. I may end up going with a dedicated winter set but I figured I’d see what other people have luck with year round. Thanks and post pics!

[RLCC]

Running BF KO2's the new snowflake edition ones, and amazing ride, stance, and traction.  Went with 285/65/20 on mt AT4 and no rub.  Ran them on my 2500HD and previous sierra and couldn't be happier.

[topgear1224]

I’m in Montana and looking at running DuraTracs, I had pro comp A/T3s on my Tacoma(didn’t like them), ran KO2s on my 15 Sierra(loved them), looking for something that can hold up in winter weather and provide good traction off road, I am not planning on deep mud/snow runs or rock crawling, just curious as to what other people are using and their thoughts. I may end up going with a dedicated winter set but I figured I’d see what other people have luck with year round. Thanks and post pics!

OEM x31/Z71 tires are OK. Not amazing, but completely acceptable in the snow. Like most tires ice is the Achilles heel.

I am planning to run a dedicated set of studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV in the OEM 275/60 R20. Might go narrower, have until August to decide. Our ice season lasts October to April up here in Fairbanks.

I chose the nokian, as the studs are installed during the manufacturing process, and they have basically springs underneath them, meaning most of the time you are just using their amazing winter compound, but when you are on ice the studs come out (that's how it was explained to me by nokian).

I did Blizzax and xIce 3 last year on 2 different vehicles and although they worked well. I realized that since we always drive on snowpack (they don't cut the hard pack down till April, and they don't plow until a few hours after the storm.) the studs would work better.

If I wanted an aggressive all terrain you can't go wrong with the ko2 or the DuraTrac. The ko2 although a great improvement on the original ko in wet acceleration the wet braking still suffers. Neither work well on ice.

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[ScX31]

1 hour ago, RLCC said:

Running BF KO2's the new snowflake edition ones, and amazing ride, stance, and traction.  Went with 285/65/20 on mt AT4 and no rub.  Ran them on my 2500HD and previous sierra and couldn't be happier.

Have any pictures?

[Kchampagne]

I'm in MT too.  I just put on Goodyear Wrangler Ultraterrains in OEM size 275/60-20.  This is the second set I've owned.  Similar to the Duratracs but much smoother, quiet, and cheaper. The Ultraterrain"s are only found at Discount Tire I believe.

[RLCC]

35 minutes ago, Cniedrach said:

Have any pictures?

 

[Sierra50BMG]

1 hour ago, Kchampagne said:

I'm in MT too.  I just put on Goodyear Wrangler Ultraterrains in OEM size 275/60-20.  This is the second set I've owned.  Similar to the Duratracs but much smoother, quiet, and cheaper. The Ultraterrain"s are only found at Discount Tire I believe.

I looked at those too. How are they in the winter on the roads? They good on mountain trails? Good lookin truck 

[Kchampagne]

3 minutes ago, Sierra50BMG said:

I looked at those too. How are they in the winter on the roads? They good on mountain trails? Good lookin truck 

Thanks. They are really good.  We have Duratracs on my wife's F350, and really like them, but after a few thousand miles started to really hum and not ride as smooth.

[topgear1224]

I’m in Montana and looking at running DuraTracs, I had pro comp A/T3s on my Tacoma(didn’t like them), ran KO2s on my 15 Sierra(loved them), looking for something that can hold up in winter weather and provide good traction off road, I am not planning on deep mud/snow runs or rock crawling, just curious as to what other people are using and their thoughts. I may end up going with a dedicated winter set but I figured I’d see what other people have luck with year round. Thanks and post pics!

I do want to point out if you get the "DT version" of the ko2 you get a mileage warranty

if you get the snowflake version you do not get any mileage warranty with the ko2.

DuraTrac is the same way unless you get a "p" rated tire.

Grabber atx by General reminds me alot of the original KO and gets you a 50k warranty if you care about that.



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[Sierra50BMG]

1 hour ago, topgear1224 said:

I do want to point out if you get the "DT version" of the ko2 you get a mileage warranty

if you get the snowflake version you do not get any mileage warranty with the ko2.

DuraTrac is the same way unless you get a "p" rated tire.

Grabber atx by General reminds me alot of the original KO and gets you a 50k warranty if you care about that.



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Not too worried about warranty, if i was driving a 3/4 ton or heavier I would definitely go for a warranty. Thanks for this info tho

[Sierra50BMG]

1 hour ago, Kchampagne said:

Thanks. They are really good.  We have Duratracs on my wife's F350, and really like them, but after a few thousand miles started to really hum and not ride as smooth.

I’ve heard the heavier trucks tear up the duratracs. I’ve done a lot of forum searching and that’s why I came here because what someone says about a Tacoma will not be the same result in a Sierra. I’m starting to lean towards a dedicated winter set, that way I can go with an aggressive all terrain or M/T. Not sure yet tho. I’ve had good luck with the KO2 in the past. But these interstates can be ruthless especially on bridges and underpasses. Thanks for the input

[Kchampagne]

3 minutes ago, Sierra50BMG said:

But these interstates can be ruthless especially on bridges and underpasses.

No doubt!!!

[RetChief]

I run a dedicated winter set up but Im probably 90/10 paved road/off road in the winter,  just some fire road/farm fields to get to the deer/turkey woods/fishin hole. While an off road/all terrain tire works good in deep snow, I don't think they can compare to a dedicated winter tire set up on packed snow/icy/slushy roads. Completely different rubber compounds and tread design. I've run Nokians on several vehicles, great tires but switched up last winter to Cooper Discoverer True North. Good winter tire at a decent price. 

[bigdog2005]

On my leveled 2020 RST I'm running 305/55R20 BFG K02.