Homepage Poll: Winter tire preference

[akjeep]

Blizzaks do great when they are new because of the soft outer layer. They are a good choice if you do not put many mileson them. The problem I've seen with them is thatFairbanks roads are icy only a few days a year (relativley). The dry pavemeny eats them up, and unless you wait until late and take 'em off early, they don't last too long considering the price they go for. One of the first years they were available, all the state trooper cars were outfitted with them. They were great for the first two months, and were bald in three. But that's about 30,000 miles.
Ya just gotta keep in mind the tradeoffs - the softer the tire, the better traction but the faster they'll wear.
I'll sipe and stud my BFG Mud Terrains. Not as good on the ice as some, but I can buzz around town and go wheelin' too. 'Course, 7200 pounds of truck helps too!