Your perfect snow build?

Alright, I live in Alaska, and last years winter was the most snow we have ever had. Judging by this summer, this winter is going to be worse. So, with that in mind, what is considered your, "perfect snow build?"
I will be moving out to the valley next year. I want something that when it snows, I break out the yota and save the day! A lot of my co-workers live out there too. So, I will have to be that guy that makes sure everyone makes it to work on time, and all the time. It is important that we make it to our job everyday, come hell or high water!

 

My build worked pretty good in some serious snow last year in Tahoe. Best bet for ya is the biggest widest tires you can fit. You can do cab mount chop and probably fit some 33x12.5s with a full 3 in lift. You'll still need to do a bit of trimming but its a bigger footprint.

 

yea i would have to agree on the wide tires for deep snow and narrower tires for not as deep snow.

 

http://youtu.be/55-CNzP19ds

 

sub. i like snow.

i was thinking maybe some good AT’s, maybe a little wider and taller than stock. 3” lift and front bumper with a winch. I see you have a AC, so i would defiantly get a tool box or cab/topper. for dry out of the weather storage, as well as extra weight over the back tires. i would get a small air pump so that if need be, you can air down and air back up.

i would also try and keep stuff like sand or salt in the truck. and maybe some water, extra warm clothes.

 

OK.. If you are in 3 feet of snow.. the huge wide tires work to stay on top of the snow..

How ever for the driving most of us do.. drive in up to 18" of snow.. you want a tall skinny tire.. A 235/85R16 might work well.. I am debating 235/80R17 Duratracs with studs.

I run 900/16 Michellin XLs on my old Dodge and it cuts through the snow very well.. These are great tires in the snow being 36" tall and only 9 " wide. Unfortunately they don't fit my Taco..HAHA

Just my 2 cents.

 

x2 on the tall/skinny tire but it really depends on what type of driving you'll be doing. If you're going to be in 3+' of snow all the time, then you want something very wide and will want to be aired down. Something like a studded duratrac would work pretty well in both cases and I've heard nothing but great things about Nokian snow tires. Obviously make sure you have survival stuff in the vehicle, just in case. Tire chains make a big difference regardless if you go tall/skinny or fat.

For me, I live in an area where the worst thing that will happen is I'm out before the plow trucks. I might end up in 2' of snow but there's pavement underneath so I'd go for tall and skinny like a 245 series tire with weight in the bed. If you're off road where you may be in 3-4' of snow and don't know if there's a bottom (or if it's something soft), then you'll want to float so 285+ series tires and air them down.

 

Yeah, here is another thing....I have a 4 banger.

 

here is another vote for tall, skinny dedicated winter tires with good siping. This will give you good grip and clearance in slippery conditions and large snowfalls. I run Blizzaks in winter.

 

It will be a mixture of both thick fluffy snow, and then on the highway for more than 1/2 the time. So...lol

 

I think tall / skinny is better but it depends on snow type too

 

235/85r16 duratracs and a pair of good twist link chains for the rear means your boss won't be at work if you aren't. That's what I'm running, and its impressive how it gets around in deep snow. Big, wide rubber is the ticket for accumulated snow that is firm enough you can float over it, but for fresh, loose snow, you want pizza cutters.

Pack a shovel or two, tow strap(s), and lot of warm gear, and a small (5x7 or so) tarp if you feel the need to kneel on something when chaining up. A small catalytic heater stays in my truck in case of winter emergencies too.

 

in my last truck, running 31/10.5 goodyear wrangler "authority" at 38psi did phenominaly well compared to my friends running 33/12.5 swamper style and aired down to nothing. width may have played a role, but i think it is mostly due to a good tread pattern. i would think duratracs to be perfect. less void and more blocks equal more usable surface area. until you get in mud and it loads all the small voids

has anybody ever experimented with bleach. thats one of my dad's "tricks" that he says works great but i just cant bring myself to do it

 

get some tall skinnys and always carry a shovel

 

Just go with this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmI8oJEYJmc

 

Take a look at the Michelin LTX M/S 2 for a good all season tire. If you are going to use dedicated winter tires during the winter only, then Blizzaks are the best non-studded tires. Nokian Hakkapeliitta are good snow tires, studded or not.

 

I have blizzak's for my winter tire and they work wonders on icy/snowy roads. They are a bit soft so I would take it easy on them on the warm winter days, but other than that they are the best snow tire I have ever had.

 

Go with tall skinny tires, stud and sipe them. I had 255/85r16's set up that way when I lived in Fairbanks with stock 4.10 gears on my 4banger it did alright.

 

Ok, so tall skinny tires. Studded or just chain it? What other accessories would you get?