Get tires studded or sipped?

[mynameislance]

A friend of mine slapped a set of these on his jeep after putting a $30 1inch body lift kit in his jeep at $110 a tire. I was so impressed on these not just how they looked but how we'll they performed and was not very loud for as agressive a tire they as they are. Ironically they looked identical as a set of Interco (Super Swampers) for the same money but tere was not a dealer near me. I put a 2inch lift shackle on the back (Warrior products), turned out my front torsion bars to give another 2inches on the front of my 2dr expolder sport. I then put the biggest tire I could fit on the factory rims without rubbing the fenders. Which wound up being for a 16 inch rim 32inch at $170 each ($190 each if not paying cash). I was climbing snow coverd logging hills last Thanksgiving in the Black Hills. This is my second year and this weekend with the heavy snow and ice I had no problem with control or lack of feel for the road. I simply love these tires and when it comes time to replace them they will be with the same.

http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/ProductDetails.asp?ProdType=LtTruck&id=271&title=Light+Truck+Tires

if you're ever back in the black hills let me know and we'll go out offroading

 

[sleddin pete]

I've always run studded tires in the winter.They just can't be beat on an icy road,or to get traction from a start.However they do feel like you're skating when on a dry road.It's always a compromise with winter tires ,but think what you've got in the passanger seats and behind you and make your decision.A set of winter specific tires and some summer tread is the best option

 

[mynameislance]

It's always a compromise with winter tires

exactly, even if you get specific winter tires you will loose performance and handling capabilites due to the softer rubber causing different tire behaviors

 

[XXL]

"Looks good"? Who cares what they look like! I wish I still had 7.00-16's for the winter, I'd run them.

Studded/siped are the way to go, so I think.

Stick your 7.00 16's on a lifted rig if you want, I think they look goofy. Astetics play a little part.