Fun in the snow

[Thouse]

Hey everyone,

Wanted to drop a note to say I had my first experience with the Tahoe in snow today. I bought my 04 Tahoe on 10/26 and today was the first snowfall here in central PA.

And BOY was it. We got 13 inches of snow. I woke up a bit early to clean off the hoe which was a chore (really should have taken the time to put it in the garage). It has Uniroyal "Laredo" tires on it and to look at them they do not inspire confidence.

I backed out of the driveway and popped it into "Auto 4WD" and off we went. It was a good experience overall.


The tires leave a lot to be desired. Unsure if I want to pull the trigger on winter tires at present though.

How are you all getting around in the snow?

P.S. I think my Subaru Forester is better in the snow

 

[07Burb]

Just spoke with @89Suburban (who's up in Pa) and he says his tahoe got around pretty well in the snow just sticking in 2wd the whole time with his BFG's kickin ass and takin' names! A good tire goes a LONG ways with how a vehicle will handle snow

 

[Danny3737]

Hey everyone,

Wanted to drop a note to say I had my first experience with the Tahoe in snow today. I bought my 04 Tahoe on 10/26 and today was the first snowfall here in central PA.

And BOY was it. We got 13 inches of snow. I woke up a bit early to clean off the hoe which was a chore (really should have taken the time to put it in the garage). It has Uniroyal "Laredo" tires on it and to look at them they do not inspire confidence.

I backed out of the driveway and popped it into "Auto 4WD" and off we went. It was a good experience overall.


The tires leave a lot to be desired. Unsure if I want to pull the trigger on winter tires at present though.

How are you all getting around in the snow?

P.S. I think my Subaru Forester is better in the snow

If you want a dedicated snow tire, go with the Blizzaks. For the best all around tire, go with the Defenders

 

[Thouse]

If you want a dedicated snow tire, go with the Blizzaks. For the best all around tire, go with the Defenders

Thanks for the suggestion. I always struggle to justify putting on a snow tire. It's just something I've never done. I have a feeling if I did it would be immediately obvious why it was worth it. I do suppose a set of snow tires is cheaper than a wheelchair.

The times I wish for a snow tire is when folks think its smart to go up an incline slowly not allowing you to carry momentum- that or having to stop on an incline for a light. Those are the time you wish for a better tire. When you stay moving the no-seasons seem to be adequate with 4WD/AWD.

 

[Scottydoggs]

i ran the BFG a/t's for over 10 years on my plow trucks. i used to plow up to 6 inches in 2wd often. unless it was super wet and heavy of course.

if you dont mind some tire hum and the aggressive look, they are a good tire. sadly they dont last much more then 50,000 miles either. and thats only if you run them at max psi and rotate them every 5,000 miles.

once the tires that came on my tahoe wear out ill be buying them once again for sure.

 

[swathdiver]

Well most of the guys beat me to it, BFG KO2s!

 

[89Suburban]

Just spoke with @89Suburban (who's up in Pa) and he says his tahoe got around pretty well in the snow just sticking in 2wd the whole time with his BFG's kickin ass and takin' names! A good tire goes a LONG ways with how a vehicle will handle snow

Yes sir loud and proud with the white letters OUT.

 

[07Burb]

Yes sir loud and proud with the white letters OUT.

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[Thouse]

Do you like the mullet look? This was the hoe when I arrived to work this morning.

 

[07Burb]