ChicagoRangerDanger
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- 1997
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Hey all,
I've been going through the forum all day as I'm trying to figure out what to do about my tires.
Currently, I have three 195/70R14's and one 185/75R14 that came with the truck. They match on the front and are different on the back.
So, I'm trying to figure out how to get some good all-season tires with good snow traction (living in Chicago).
Last winter, I had a hell of time in the snow, even with 300 pounds of sand in the bed. We got a few inches of November snow and it was really hard to get traction.
I'm wondering if I should go to the junk yard and try to move up to 15-inch tires for the greater variety that comes with the size, or if I'm OK sticking with the 14-inch rims.
It seems like no one makes at A/T tire for the 14s anymore.
I was considering getting some tiger paw 215/205/70R14 AWLs. Anyone tried these?
I'd prefer a bigger tire, but it's not a big deal. I also don't mind throwing a few hundred pounds of sand in the back. And, I wouldn't go bigger than a 15-inch because the truck as no power steering and I live in the city and it's already hard enough to park in a tight spot.
So, would moving up to 15 inch rims and having more choices make a huge difference in terms of snow traction, or will NEW 14's with sand in the back do just fine?
Thanks for your help.
I've been going through the forum all day as I'm trying to figure out what to do about my tires.
Currently, I have three 195/70R14's and one 185/75R14 that came with the truck. They match on the front and are different on the back.
So, I'm trying to figure out how to get some good all-season tires with good snow traction (living in Chicago).
Last winter, I had a hell of time in the snow, even with 300 pounds of sand in the bed. We got a few inches of November snow and it was really hard to get traction.
I'm wondering if I should go to the junk yard and try to move up to 15-inch tires for the greater variety that comes with the size, or if I'm OK sticking with the 14-inch rims.
It seems like no one makes at A/T tire for the 14s anymore.
I was considering getting some tiger paw 215/205/70R14 AWLs. Anyone tried these?
I'd prefer a bigger tire, but it's not a big deal. I also don't mind throwing a few hundred pounds of sand in the back. And, I wouldn't go bigger than a 15-inch because the truck as no power steering and I live in the city and it's already hard enough to park in a tight spot.
So, would moving up to 15 inch rims and having more choices make a huge difference in terms of snow traction, or will NEW 14's with sand in the back do just fine?
Thanks for your help.