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]

 

[Scottydoggs]

i was a letters out guy too.

these are 33x12.5 16.5 wheel. truck had keys up front and 2 inch blocks out back. had to trim some inner wheel well plastic on the inside and trimmed the lower bumper corner off.

 

[Thouse]

i was a letters out guy too.

these are 33x12.5 16.5 wheel. truck had keys up front and 2 inch blocks out back. had to trim some inner wheel well plastic on the inside and trimmed the lower bumper corner off.

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Really like the look. Want to get bigger tires. Considering the KO2s after looking at them. I wouldn't mind getting 17 inch wheels but am concerned with fitment. Have researched a couple threads on here as there is a wealth of information already out there from people asking. Honestly just intimidating with the speedo being off and such.

 

[Scottydoggs]

you could likely go with 31's and not throw the speed o off to much. or get it tuned with the new wheel size so the speedo works right.

ive got a hptuner so its not so much a issue for me to make it right if i go larger. but ill likely stick with the stock size. ive got no plans to lift this one at all.

 

[Thouse]

you could likely go with 31's and not throw the speed o off to much. or get it tuned with the new wheel size so the speedo works right.

ive got a hptuner so its not so much a issue for me to make it right if i go larger. but ill likely stick with the stock size. ive got no plans to lift this one at all.

31s on the stock 16 inch wheels?

 

[Scottydoggs]

31s on the stock 16 inch wheels?

sure why not? more side wall is better really, the rubber band look is not for me. my 33's were on a 16.5 wheel, iirc were 8 inches wide. you just cant go to wide or the middle bow out and they wear down the middle on ya.

31's are not to much taller then stock really. ran them on my ex's jeep Cherokee

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=245-75r16-31-10r16 stock tire vs a 31. thats for a 10 inch wide tire. its 10 mm's wider than stock.

 

[Thouse]

sure why not? more side wall is better really, the rubber band look is not for me. my 33's were on a 16.5 wheel, iirc were 8 inches wide. you just cant go to wide or the middle bow out and they wear down the middle on ya.

31's are not to much taller then stock really. ran them on my ex's jeep Cherokee

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=245-75r16-31-10r16 stock tire vs a 31. thats for a 10 inch wide tire. its 10 mm's wider than stock.

I just looked on tire rack and the KO2 thst fit the 16s are 30.6" so probably close enough.

Thanks

 

[Thouse]

I will use this space to say the forums have been janky recently.

 

[Thouse]

Another dup

 

[89Suburban]

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

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Note the big balls hanging off the front running boards.

 

[CountryBoy19]

A little info on tires... a good winter/snow tires is a softer rubber compound so it remains pliable in cold weather. That same soft compound wears out much faster, especially on dry pavement. A winter tire driven in the summer won't last long. All-terrain tires are a compromise between life and winter traction. To truly have the best of both worlds you need 2 sets of wheels/tires for the 2 primary seasons.

 

[corvette744]

Ko2's or duratrac's are the only tires people run up by me northern illinois.