| Studded Winter Tires for the GMC [message #266769] |
Wed, 26 November 2014 01:09  |
Gadabout
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Registered: March 2013
Location: Edmonton
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I needed to make a quick decision on some studded drive tires for the GMC this past weekend. After a bit of research I went with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2. (Usually I would have selected Michelin or Goodyear)
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2 is a directional tire with a unique tread and stud design. Apart from grip on ice, my main concerns were noise when on dry pavement and handling.
For those considering a snow/ice tire, here is my experience....
Traction was excellent on both snow and ice . At normal highway speed there was no increase over the usual road noise levels that my Michelin LTX produces.
Perhaps the most surprising experience was that the GMC handled better, there was less tendency to wander when highway driving . The tire also provided a softer ride.
I would attribute the changes in handling and ride to a combination of the directional tread pattern and a softer tire compound. The trade off will come in tire life.
If your in need of a winter tire you may want to consider this option.
Oh... and our Football Team (Edmonton Eskimos) lost in the CFL Semi-Final's ... but the 6 hour round trip to game in the GMC was a great time !
http://www.nokiantires.com/winter-tires/nokian-hakkapeliitta-lt2/
Carl Harr : Driver NASCAR Pro Series #2
1978 Gadabout-Restoring
1978 Palm Beach
1976 Glenbrook
Prevost Featherlite H3-45
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| Re: [GMCnet] Studded Winter Tires for the GMC [message #266855 is a reply to message #266837] |
Thu, 27 November 2014 09:38  |
k2gkk
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Thanks, Ken.
I have never heard of "rubber studs." I left the snowbelt of western NY state on election day 1960 and have lived in more temperate climes ever since. We still get occasional HEAVY snow here in OKC, but I now have 4WD and AWD vehicles.
When I was still in NY state, we had "abrasive" snow tires. These were recap snow tires with sand imbedded in the tread. They worked very well, but you had to buy a new set every year because they wore very quickly. But then, these recaps only cost $15-20, if memory serves me correctly. I don't know if they still have these.
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> Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:44:41 -0700
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: n9cv@comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Studded Winter Tires for the GMC
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> http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/studded-tires/
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> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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