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Old 07-22-2008, 02:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cackalak han View Post
I've also had REVO's and had excellent results with them. Very nice on and off road tires. And snow traction was great as well. I've heard the same about the Nitto's and back a couple of years ago, the prices on the Nitto TG's were MUCH better than the REVO's, so it would've made sense to give them a try back then. However, now, it looks like they're the same price as REVO's. Personally, I would like to try out the TG's, so I might go with them, but I will have a hard time not getting the REVO's again.

But definitely get A/T's if you're just going to be in light snow (meaning 1' or less). M/T's only do well aired way down in the deep stuff. I've been on A/T's going up canyons in a blizzard and my REVO A/T's did awesome.

The biggest thing that will affect winter driving is driver skills. I suggest you get PLENTY of practice in empty parking lots. Try to get a feel for how the truck slides and brakes. Use your transmission to slow yourself down when going down steep grades and leave plenty of room in front of you at a stoplight, just in case the dude behind you starts sliding. Mainly, just slow down and use common sense. Get some chains if you think you will be in a remote area with deep snow. Don't panic if the rear end starts coming around. I'm sure other snow state guys will chime in.
X2 on the Revo's - I wish I had some now. I totally agree with what C.Han said - we know a little bit about snow here in northern Utah. Good tires are a huge part of the equation. I always check to see how slick the snow is by a firm push on the brakes when no one is around. We've had 3" on the ground and no one can get up hills, or 12" that has great traction. If you're sketched out about the snow, pick up some cable-chains for on-road or actual chains (stronger) if you want to get in the deep stuff. I've always enjoyed driving in the snow - take it slow and you'll be fine.
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