FalconPilot Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 I have been driving the SS in snow since winter started. I was starting to worry if I could make it throught the snow season in HicksVille, NY where they plow when they feel like it. The stock tires were on top of the slush and snow all the time! At the speeds I drive it was unacceptable. The truck would go, but stoping was a problem. Well, in comes the Bridgestone Winter Duelers p265/75/16s (same size as the spair.) Got a set of cheep 16" steel wheels. WOW!!! what a difference. I put snow tires on my wifes mustang many years ago, and it was the same feeling. For those of you thinking about getting snow tires, all I can say is you spent around 35,000 for a great truck. Invest in a good set of snow tires, and be safe in the winter. Can't say enough about the snow tires. Yes, the SS looks weard with the black 16"ers, but the ability to go anywhere I want is worth it! Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 i was wondering who would be the first to try them. very smart falcon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnjill Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 If you get a chance, drop us a few pics with those rims. I'm looking at a set of silver rims for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconPilot Posted December 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I do not have a web site to put pictures on. I also do not have a digital camera! Hatrack was kind enough to post my signature and I had to "borrow" the camera from work. Sorry Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I agree, I am not impressed with the stock tires in the snow. I will be doing the same thing shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfs41 Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I have also been on snows for the past month or so. I picked up a set of 'take offs' - 16" painted aluminum rims off of a Suburban, mounted 4 Goodyear 265/75 Wranglers, and haven't had a bit of trouble. The narrower tire doesn't look as good, but it bites into the slop much better. The 20" rims are not going to be detroyed by the salt either. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 haven't seen a wrangler snow tire, have any pic's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMike Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 You might also take a look at stock Escalade's as replacement. Lots of guys selling 4 17" wheels and tires, on E-Bay or in local papers. They gotta do something with them when they switch to 22"+ wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Did not want the industrial dose of calcium they flood the roads with here in Canada to ruin the finish on my wheels. Put 4 265/75/16 Cooper Discoverer snows on OEM GM Silver Rims and picked up center caps and nut covers on E-Bay. This size matches 20" stock diameter. ( Wal-Mart has the same wheels for $30.00 cheaper than trade price at dealer.) SNOW TIRES 101. Snow tires not only allow you to preserve your wheels from winter damage - They are made of a softer formulated compound that stays soft even in extreme cold weather Thus giving you incredible traction on ice while the special thread patterns disperse the snow from the tire. Compare it Like using a snowblower to clear your laneway instead of a small shovel, much more effecient. (and you take off much faster from dead stop). The OEM tires can do pretty well but the snows are worth the investment... So if I could only figure out how to keep it clean all the time... Happy Motoring Dr Mike HOWEVER CAUTION, - They also wear like hot butter on popcorn when the weather gets hotter Remove them as soon as the snow starts to clear and they have stopped spreading calcium in order to use them for many seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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