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Tim
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2004
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I have the stock Wrangler Tires on my 2001 QC 4x4, any advice on maybe using a less wide tire in the winter.
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Boondox
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2004
20:35:41
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Tim -- I live next to a ski resort in snow country, so I see a LOT of snow. Instead of the stock 265s I run 245 studded snows in winter and have 350# in the bed. My home is on a steep hill with several switchbacks on it. So far this winter I have had to use 4WD once to get home. Not sure if you live in a place where you would consider snow tires, but they make a world of difference.
Pete in Northern Vermont
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Jonny-G
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3/14/2004
21:10:32
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its all in the driver
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Heather
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11/28/2004
13:32:59
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We are thinking about buying a 2003 R/T. We live in Ontario near Geogian Bay. Lots of snow. What do you all think?
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JasonB
Dodge Dakota
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11/28/2004
14:41:15
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If you plan on driving it as it was intended to be driven....good luck.
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Heather
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11/28/2004
14:45:22
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what are you saying... not such a good idea?
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JasonB
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11/28/2004
15:14:47
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Great truck, get one...but don't expect to have the greatest traction in winter weather. Get some weather-appropriate tires and stay out of the throttle.
By the way...send a pic, might consider coming up there to show you how to drive it in the snow.
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for jason
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2004
18:50:11
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read a little closer dude,,, she said "We" so there is already someone where you wish you could be. i am certain she is not stupid enough to "meet up" with someone that wants a pic first.
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JasonB
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2004
22:38:50
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Thanks for being concerned enough about me to set me straight.
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Heather
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11/30/2004
09:51:39
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Thanks for the input (and the laugh)... I've been reading this site extensively. It seems that everyone has a different opinion on tires. "tall-skinnys"... "mudders". Some say the tall-skinnys are the way to go in deep snow, some say the mudders are the best. One person posted a note saying that the mudders get clogged up and turn into slicks. Any thoughts?
PS 'we' are definately a 'we', but thanks anyway!!
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JasonB
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11/30/2004
09:55:56
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Send pics anyway.
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Kowalski
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11/30/2004
10:01:05
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Tall/skinny suggestion sounds like it came from someone who knows. They should also have an agressive lug pattern, like the mudders, but narrower. Mudders aren't likely to clog but may float and slide anyway because of the extra width. Also higher tire pressure helps the bite in snow. With an R/T you may want to consider studded tires.
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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11/30/2004
10:37:36
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What kind of snow are you talking about?
Deep snow off-road (12 inches +)
Wide lugged (mud) tires work best. You need to float so you don't have to drag the entire undercarriage through the snow.
Medium snow off road
skinny lugged tires that will cut through the snow down to solid ground for traction.
Snow on the roads (usually hardpack)
You want a tire with lots of siping (slices in the tread blocks). These create lots of edges that will bite into the snow. Look at a modern snow tire.
IMHO the stock RT/S tires suck in the snow. My last truck had BFG ATs and it is night and day difference. The Bridgestone Revos are supposed to be great in the snow as well. This is for mainly on-road driving.
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Kowalski
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11/30/2004
17:26:56
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Ted - I don't think Heater is looking to off road her R/T, sounds more like she's trying to keep it on the road ! ;-)
You're right about the BFGs, I've been plowing with them for many years, driven through and plowed 2' snow with them, great snow traction.
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