After purchasing a set of 4 in the factory 2nd gen Pro-4X Size (265/75/R16) and having them installed back in June, I was curious how they would handle the snow. The reviews were really good for snow traction, so I figured they would be a great choice. That, paired with having Mastercraft Courser A/T2s (made by Cooper) on my old 02 Xterra SE 4x4 that handled everything with ease, I figured these were just the next revision and would be even better.
Well, I was wrong. My driveway has a slight upward slope to it. During the past 3 snow storms where we received a dusting of snow (no more than 1?), the Coopers proved to have horrible snow traction. During two of the storms, I actually slid at least 3 feet down the driveway while creeping in reverse. The tires also had poor traction when trying to stop on a very slight slope. With my Mastercrafts on my 02, I would have had absolutely no issues. Definitely cannot recommend these tires.
So the big question is, which should I get: Goodyear Duratracs or BFG KO2? I don?t off road at all, but want great snow traction and would prefer better gas mileage (will be doing 30k miles per year soon).
Also, big thanks to Tomas at Discount Tire Direct for being willing to let me return these (pro-rated) in order to get tires that are better.
Leaning towards the Duratracs right now.
Thanks!
Well, I was wrong. My driveway has a slight upward slope to it. During the past 3 snow storms where we received a dusting of snow (no more than 1?), the Coopers proved to have horrible snow traction. During two of the storms, I actually slid at least 3 feet down the driveway while creeping in reverse. The tires also had poor traction when trying to stop on a very slight slope. With my Mastercrafts on my 02, I would have had absolutely no issues. Definitely cannot recommend these tires.
So the big question is, which should I get: Goodyear Duratracs or BFG KO2? I don?t off road at all, but want great snow traction and would prefer better gas mileage (will be doing 30k miles per year soon).
Also, big thanks to Tomas at Discount Tire Direct for being willing to let me return these (pro-rated) in order to get tires that are better.
Leaning towards the Duratracs right now.
Thanks!
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