snow/all weather tire recommendation...

[legmaker72]

OK..before you send me to the search button....
I just need a quick recommendation for really good tires for our bi-weekly ice/snow storm here in the mountains. Will an all season tire work as well? If I get specifically snow tires, how do they hold up during the weeks we don't have snow? I'd like to keep with the same size tires for now..I just need to get something good ASAP on the Magnum..I don't necessarily live in a snow rittled area, just a place where we get ice storms somewhat frequently...and live in the hills! I've been spinning the backs all morning.
Thanks all for taking the time to answer....I know it's not posted in the tire forum, but I wanted to get alot of help quckly.
Sorry for the double post, but no answers yet...
Thanks
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[krcossin]

I went with the OEM steel wheels with TPS and mounted Dunlop Grandtrek WT M2. I can say the difference is suttle most of the time, a little road noise in dry on highway, not as good in dry traction, slightly better in wet, and much better when the ground is covered. I have driven in 4" and was impressed. All-season's to me do a good job year round, seasonal tires are engineered for specific conditions. As a bonus, I have extended the life of my tires, and for only $10 Belle Tire will swap my tire/rims.

[BigBadMagnum99]

If you live in the mountians spend the extra for a set of snow tires with winter rims for just winter season. And use all-season for the other 3 seasons. The snow tires will handle much better on ice than all-season with the sipping and softer rubber compound. All it takes to pay off a set of snow tires is a fender bender. I thought an extra $800 is added insurance to ensure a little more safety for my family on the highway. Also, you will get at least 4 seasons on your winters and 3 to 4 on your all-season tires.

If you have RWD magnum and live in the hills.... you may want to invest in a set of tire chains.....for those just in case scenario's. However, just ensure the tireschains will fit properly and will not rub the fender wheels.....learned the hard way on one of my 4x4 trucks with larger tires...cracked the entire plastic covering inside the wheel well. and chipped paint off the front panel and front bumper.

[desmo_dude]

Did you guys who have tire pressure sensors (I know they're standard with AWD) buy separate sensors for your snow tires/rims? Where's a good source for them? I want to get a separate set for my stock wheels, and would rather not pay dealer prices if I can avoid it.

[BigBadMagnum99]

Did you guys who have tire pressure sensors (I know they're standard with AWD) buy separate sensors for your snow tires/rims? Where's a good source for them? I want to get a separate set for my stock wheels, and would rather not pay dealer prices if I can avoid it.

I am using the stocker rims for my winter tires and left the sensors with the winter rims. I am having a hard time finding the sensor for my aftermarket 20's as FNKYCHKN informed me that the warning light can't be shutoff.

Desmo_DudeI noticed you have 20's on your AWD did the stock sensors fit correctly in the rim? Let me know by PM. I have talked with a Dodge Dealer and they have informed me they can get me a sensor for best price of $50/CDN normal selling price is $66.00CDN/ Sensor.

[legmaker72]

If you live in the mountians spend the extra for a set of snow tires with winter rims for just winter season. And use all-season for the other 3 seasons. The snow tires will handle much better on ice than all-season with the sipping and softer rubber compound. All it takes to pay off a set of snow tires is a fender bender. I thought an extra $800 is added insurance to ensure a little more safety for my family on the highway. Also, you will get at least 4 seasons on your winters and 3 to 4 on your all-season tires.

If you have RWD magnum and live in the hills.... you may want to invest in a set of tire chains.....for those just in case scenario's. However, just ensure the tireschains will fit properly and will not rub the fender wheels.....learned the hard way on one of my 4x4 trucks with larger tires...cracked the entire plastic covering inside the wheel well. and chipped paint off the front panel and front bumper.


Thanks for the advice...but I probably only have another 6 months to be up here in the mountains (doing a one year residency), so I'd rather find a good tire for all year around that is good in the snow/ice when it does happen.