Given all the Snow in some areas - how does she do with the 22s?

[SVL]

We had a decent snow (~14 inches) a couple of weeks ago, took the truck out to see how it would do on the 22's and stock Bridgestones. I was on unplowed streets with at least of foot of fresh snowfall, truck felt very stable and planted. Found a few drifts of at least 2 feet, plowed through theme with ease. All of this was in 4WD Hi mode.

Unless you need to do some serious trailblazing I really don't see why the standard running gear won't get you through a snowy winter with ease.

 

[Lyon]

New, loose, snow is relatively easy to deal with. The main reason for dedicated winter tires is to maintain traction in ice, slush and hard packed snow.

 

[Jon]

They're ok. My RWD CTS with an open diff stops, turns, and accelerates better. It is on studded 245/45/18 tires.

The weight does not help the Tahoe turn or stop, especially in wet snow. If I put it in 4x4 auto it accelerates well.

 

[Reels]

After driving the last month on our snow packed road that goes out to the interstate which is about 3 miles each way the 22's go through fresh snow just fine, but I think the wider profile makes them ski a bit on slick surfaces.

On the interstate, I could always do 45-50 in the left lane, but she gets a little skittish and I swear I was driving on a 10 degree angle trying to hold her straight last week passing another car.

Talking to our local tire guy, he confirms it is the wider width and 2o" snow tires would bite better on slick surfaces. I will wait it out this season, but may get a set of 20's for next winter.

 

[jenielsen]

How is the (DOT) there, they quick cover the potholes because here they take for ever to do them. Is embarrassed for the state.
[emoji19]

Michigan is known to have some of the worst roads in the US. Potholes are a standard in Michigan. Some of them have been known to swallow cars. This is a picture from Detroit this spring...

 

[07Burb]

he's not getting out of that regardless of rim size

 

[Mr. Merk]

I drove around all day yesterday and again today on packed snow and ice. Did great with 22x9 TBSS reps with OE Bridgestone Dueler H/L 285/45/22

 

[Tommytuna]

I'm sure she is pretty stable in 4WD with all the weight etc. But common sense would dictate that stopping the beast is where the winter tires would come in super handy. I do some ice fishing up north and sometimes drive on frozen lakes etc. I'm going to see what the dealer can do about Blizzaks on a set of black steelies.

 

[daktari]

There is no substitute for Blizzak type tires if you live in a real winter climate with snow and ice. There really is a dramatic difference.

 

[Tommytuna]

Scooped up a brand new set of 20" Sierra rims with Blizzaks, TPMS for $2100 canadian. Outstanding deal - not many people buying winters in mid Feb and guy didn't want to sit on them all summer. Dealer wanted $4k for similar package.