Anyone run 2 sets of tires?

SundayMoney · 06-06-2008, 02:17 AM

As the Nittos currently on my truck get to the end of their life,I'm considering going with 2 sets of tires this time.

A set stock sized highway type tread for towing my fifth wheel in the Spring and Summer.

And a bigger set of aggressive treads for Winter and Fall.

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luckyhat12 · 06-06-2008, 02:21 AM

I used to on my half ton Chevrolet... it worked out great for me. I got extra mileage when I was towing the trailer but during the winter and duing hunting season I had the extra grip that I needed. I didn't have any problems when I had the room but now I don't have that option.

I say do it if you can.

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***Graphic Man*** · 06-06-2008, 07:57 AM

how many miles did you get out of your Nittos ?

Scott

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Hot Stuff · 06-06-2008, 09:11 AM

That's bass ackwards to what most people do. We always ran the big mudders in the summer, and the little stockers or "pizza cutters" in the winter. Small tires yeild much better traction in the snow and ice. Big ones tend to float and be hard to control in the snow and slush. But this is just my .02

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luckyhat12 · 06-06-2008, 10:35 AM

We don't get a lot of ice and snow in Alabama but we do get a lot of mud in the winter time. The soft mudders wear out too fast in the summer and I towed the race trailer in the summer so I needed fuel economy then.

I do see your point though... just didn't have to experience it.

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***ward.racing*** · 06-06-2008, 10:52 AM

ive done it. I used to run 36-12.50 16.5's boggers in the winter and 285-75-16's in the summer. worked fine.

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SundayMoney · 06-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Stuff

That's bass ackwards to what most people do. We always ran the big mudders in the summer, and the little stockers or "pizza cutters" in the winter. Small tires yeild much better traction in the snow and ice. Big ones tend to float and be hard to control in the snow and slush. But this is just my .02

When I say a bigger set,I'm not talking "BIG" like 35s or 37s.

I have 285s now and I like the blend of decent looks without compromising snow traction from getting too wide.

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Shibbyutman · 06-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Well...the thinking that you should run your big tires in the summer and small ones in the winter assumes that you have similar tread patterns on both sets. I have Michilins on my truck for the summer (and the first winter i owned my truck). I have never been stuck more in my life than with those tires in the winter (better than 80% tread left on them). I got the BFG TA KM's on my truck for the winter and haven't been stuck since. So while in your camaro you have really fatty street tread tires on it in the winter yes you will go nowhere. But if you make them a mud terrain tread you can make paths of your own. Needless to say I run two sets of tires now.

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, FASS 150/150, and big line kit.

SundayMoney · 06-06-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphic Man

how many miles did you get out of your Nittos ?

Scott

With 17,xxx on the Nittos,I have about 5/32" of tread left.

If we weren't heading into Summer,they'd already be off my truck. I'm not one to run every last mile out of a set of tires.

I'd rather sacrifice the last couple thousand miles out of a set than end up with a totaled truck because I pushed the limits of tread life in the wet/snow.

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DUKFVR · 06-07-2008, 11:43 AM

I run 35's ,but have a set of BFG A/T's for summer & Toyo M/T's for winter. Works good for me & saves eating up the M/T's so much.

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Gixxer_750 · 06-07-2008, 06:44 PM

boggers in winter...?

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***ward.racing*** · 06-08-2008, 11:59 AM

winter/spring. We dont get hardly any snow here. just alot of rain. so the boggers work great in the mud. but i do alot of highway driving in the summer and the hot roads eat the boggers.

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TOW RIG 2000 3500 4x4 5 spd. 240's, two spinny thingys, 7 in stack.
WORK RIG 08 3500 auto. DPF and EGR missing. 5in exhaust Edge Juice w/Attitude. AFE CAI.

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SundayMoney Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SundayMoney's Truck Pics	Anyone run 2 sets of tires? As the Nittos currently on my truck get to the end of their life,I'm considering going with 2 sets of tires this time. A set stock sized highway type tread for towing my fifth wheel in the Spring and Summer. And a bigger set of aggressive treads for Winter and Fall. __________________ 2007 3500 SRW Quad cab,long bed,Bighorn edition. 4x4,5.9,6spd,3.73s Patriot Blue

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06-06-2008, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
luckyhat12 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartselle, AL Posts: 664 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts luckyhat12's Truck Pics	I used to on my half ton Chevrolet... it worked out great for me. I got extra mileage when I was towing the trailer but during the winter and duing hunting season I had the extra grip that I needed. I didn't have any problems when I had the room but now I don't have that option. I say do it if you can. __________________ --Chris-- 07 Silver QC LB 3500 5.9 4X4 G56 w/ SBC DD, BD Ex. Brake -Full Time RV'er-

06-06-2008, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Graphic Man* Go for Broke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga ont. Canada Posts: 7,935 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Graphic Man's Truck Pics	how many miles did you get out of your Nittos ? Scott __________________ 08 Mega cab is on it's way SOLD01 4X4 Q-cab Sport Monster VP, Redline Injectors, twins 66/S480 with race cover, full billet trans etc, Special thanks to: Redline diesel and Diesel Dr.s

06-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hot Stuff Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	That's bass ackwards to what most people do. We always ran the big mudders in the summer, and the little stockers or "pizza cutters" in the winter. Small tires yeild much better traction in the snow and ice. Big ones tend to float and be hard to control in the snow and slush. But this is just my .02 __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags Ohio Coal Roller

06-06-2008, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
luckyhat12 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartselle, AL Posts: 664 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts luckyhat12's Truck Pics	We don't get a lot of ice and snow in Alabama but we do get a lot of mud in the winter time. The soft mudders wear out too fast in the summer and I towed the race trailer in the summer so I needed fuel economy then. I do see your point though... just didn't have to experience it. __________________ --Chris-- 07 Silver QC LB 3500 5.9 4X4 G56 w/ SBC DD, BD Ex. Brake -Full Time RV'er-

06-06-2008, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
*ward.racing* Racin Fool Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilburton Ok Posts: 914 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ward.racing's Truck Pics	ive done it. I used to run 36-12.50 16.5's boggers in the winter and 285-75-16's in the summer. worked fine. __________________ RACE RIG 2001 2500 4wd.,p-pump in progress, FARMBOYS DIESEL, Engineered Diesel, source automotive, Industrial Injection, Nx2, Flexalite, Hellman Performance, Lazaar smith. TOW RIG 2000 3500 4x4 5 spd. 240's, two spinny thingys, 7 in stack. WORK RIG 08 3500 auto. DPF and EGR missing. 5in exhaust Edge Juice w/Attitude. AFE CAI.

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Shibbyutman Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Superior Township, Michigan Posts: 4,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 170 Times in 120 Posts Shibbyutman's Truck Pics	Well...the thinking that you should run your big tires in the summer and small ones in the winter assumes that you have similar tread patterns on both sets. I have Michilins on my truck for the summer (and the first winter i owned my truck). I have never been stuck more in my life than with those tires in the winter (better than 80% tread left on them). I got the BFG TA KM's on my truck for the winter and haven't been stuck since. So while in your camaro you have really fatty street tread tires on it in the winter yes you will go nowhere. But if you make them a mud terrain tread you can make paths of your own. Needless to say I run two sets of tires now. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, PDR Cobra Stage 2 Twins, BD Power 90's, Studs, Springs, Autometers, Dual 7" Black Stacks/rain caps, Banks intercooler, Goerend Full Built Trans, Smarty set to Kill, MP-8, Full DIY CP3 Mod, Rail capped , FASS 150/150, and big line kit.

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DUKFVR Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts DUKFVR's Truck Pics	I run 35's ,but have a set of BFG A/T's for summer & Toyo M/T's for winter. Works good for me & saves eating up the M/T's so much. __________________ 2007 2500 5.9 CTD MegaCab 4X4 Patriot Blue, Carli Starter System, Thuren TrackBar, Carli L/T AirBags, 35/12.50/17 Toyo M/T's on Black Stock Wheels, Denver Offroad Front Bumper, Buckstop Rear Bumper, Wet Okole Seat Covers, WeatherTech Floor Mats, WeatherGuard Tool Box

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Gixxer_750 Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,819 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Gixxer_750's Truck Pics	boggers in winter...? __________________ 2001 4x4 - ACDC ..."i've got gauges so i'll race ya..." Powered by FBD

06-08-2008, 11:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
*ward.racing* Racin Fool Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilburton Ok Posts: 914 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ward.racing's Truck Pics	winter/spring. We dont get hardly any snow here. just alot of rain. so the boggers work great in the mud. but i do alot of highway driving in the summer and the hot roads eat the boggers. __________________ RACE RIG 2001 2500 4wd.,p-pump in progress, FARMBOYS DIESEL, Engineered Diesel, source automotive, Industrial Injection, Nx2, Flexalite, Hellman Performance, Lazaar smith. TOW RIG 2000 3500 4x4 5 spd. 240's, two spinny thingys, 7 in stack. WORK RIG 08 3500 auto. DPF and EGR missing. 5in exhaust Edge Juice w/Attitude. AFE CAI.