robsjeep9

I didn't like my Mickey Thompson MTZ's in the snow either...... The Duratrac is an AT tire that looks like an MT .... Win win

Jeepstin12

My buddy has the GY mtr. Even thought I'm not a GY fan, those tires are much better for traction in the snow than my nitto trails. Lots of sipes.

EarlyBirdAdventure

I'm also running the nitto trail grapplers.. After reading this thread my thought was to invest in some durotrac's, but would that money be well spent on them or should I spend my money else where.

I live in Georgia and when we get ice they don't do a great job of clearing it off of the roadways lol. I ran some POS off brand m/t on my old TJ last winter and it did fine.

spicoli

You can get any tire siped and it will work a lot better in the snow. Siping will also help with traction and prolong the life of the tire since it helps the tire disperse heat (this is for tires that do not have siping in the mold).

Les Schwab:
Performance Tire Siping - Les Schwab Tire Centers®

Discount Tire:
Tire Siping | Siping Tires | Siping a Tire | Discount Tire

Saharaunlmtd

Any idea what it costs to have siping done? After reading this thread, I was making plans to pull my newly bought MTRs for winters and holding on to the stock KMs to run until the snow is gone each spring.

nthinuf

It was $8/tire to get my 37" falkens siped at discount tire.

The other discount tire a few miles away said $12/tire, so it may be worth checking a few shops to compare.

auceny

Is there any reason other than cost to NOT get stock KM's siped if you will see plenty of snow and ice? One day in the future I will probably end up with Duratracs, but that won't happen for a winter or two.

spicoli

Nope that would be a good snow tire. Skinny tires, like stock tires, are better for snow/ice within reason. Siping a soft tread tire like the KMs makes a decent snow tire. True snow tires, like blizzaks, are the only things that stick to smooth ice, like black ice, from my experience. With a car I would run blizzaks, but a jeep just a good siped tire and drive wisely.
From what I have seen shopping around for new tires my area I would expect $10-$15 a tire for siping. I would recommend doing your spare too i case you need it.

nthinuf

Chopping up the tire could void the mfg's warranty. I had no issues warrantying two tires bought from and siped by discount tire, but it might be a good call to double check with whoever will be handling the claim in the event of a problem.

The stock km's are dirt cheap through craigslist, so warranty should be a non-issue for you anyway. If one fails, just buy a new set and have spares...

Doberguy

I would say pick up some cheap steel rims.
Mount some fairly cheap but big snow tires like Cooper Discovers or Firestone Winter Force.
They can be had for under $100. Have them studded and off you go.
I didn't realize the difference dedicated snow tires can make especially with studs.

So you don't look as cool with smaller skinny tires in the winter months.
You really don't look cool in the ditch either.
I have never had a problem once I made to switch.