Bought my Ranger last Feb. The Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires it came equipped with, I believe 25570R16 size, well, sucked in the snow the few times I drove through it during the tail end of that winter. They're not even the greatest in wet with the RWD and empty bed. Turning on 4x4 helps get going but does nothing for steer/stop.
This is my first pickup truck.
The prices on some winter tires I've had a quick look at that fit are, well, scary. But more scary is getting in a crash.
A few bags of gravel over the rear axle is definitely in order, as advised by pretty well everyone I've talked to with pickup truck experience.
Also, at least for now, I'm probably gonna have to get whatever I buy swapped onto the existing rims, as buying the tires alone is going to throw my line of credit up a good bit. Money is tight right now, but as I learned with my old car, winter tires are not optional in my part of Canada unless you like an adrenalin rush every time you go out
Can anyone recommend a good set of tires for my situation, that are affordable but still work well? If I have to pay top dollar for the best safety and control I will do it. I just was a little shocked by the prices of tires this size.
Any other tips for my first REAL winter with my first pickup truck I'd welcome too.
Thanks in advance guys.
This is my first pickup truck.
The prices on some winter tires I've had a quick look at that fit are, well, scary. But more scary is getting in a crash.
A few bags of gravel over the rear axle is definitely in order, as advised by pretty well everyone I've talked to with pickup truck experience.
Also, at least for now, I'm probably gonna have to get whatever I buy swapped onto the existing rims, as buying the tires alone is going to throw my line of credit up a good bit. Money is tight right now, but as I learned with my old car, winter tires are not optional in my part of Canada unless you like an adrenalin rush every time you go out
Can anyone recommend a good set of tires for my situation, that are affordable but still work well? If I have to pay top dollar for the best safety and control I will do it. I just was a little shocked by the prices of tires this size.
Any other tips for my first REAL winter with my first pickup truck I'd welcome too.
Thanks in advance guys.