winter driving

[davet]

So i live in the lower mainland and im thinking of one last trip to region 3. I got a 4x4 dodge truck with all season tires. I have not driven the coq or the canyon in winter in a long while. Will the drive be ok or should i get snow tires or chains?

[Stéphane]

I always said, it snows once, and it is worth it buying snow tires. So, you know what I think. If, and I say IF, you can get rims as well, then it doesn't cost you too much to change them twice a year.

[luckofthedraw]

All seasons are ok, winters would be better if you have the cash. Either way, put weight in back.

[boxhitch]

Winter conditions on high mountain highways .......hhmmm ??
Go for it , give it a spin , you won't be the only one.

[davet]

ya im not sure if spending $1000 + on tires is worth a deer or 2

[rocksteady]

I have NEVER bought nor used winter tires in my 35 year driving career....

Buy good aggressive all season radials (M+S), throw 300 lbs over the rear wheels, drive responsibly and defensibly, use 4X4 when things are ugly and you will be fine...

Lemme put it this way... DO semi trucks put winter tires on their trucks...??? Nope... Maybe off highway logging trucks but not your run of the mill highway hauler...

[luckofthedraw]

I've done the Coq multiple times this winter all ready and have couple more trips planned. F350 in 4high, all seasons and close to 400lbs of weight in the back. No issues yet, but slow and steady will win that race when it's nasty. And it was a couple days ago!

[RINO]

Check out what ICBC says about all season tires in snowy conditions...

[Everett]

Legally you require snow tires our chains if your outside of town on most highways in BC. No requirement to use chains just to have them that's your cheapest option.

[Mathil]

Chains may be necessary to access logging roads that go unplowed. My vehicle is an AWD Chevy Astro, and I use chains on snowy logging roads, most recently Larson Hill (exit 250) on the Coq.

4WD does not help you stop. All seasons may be ok in snow, but nothing compares to real winter tires on ice and extreme cold. The rubber is different, profiles different, etc etc.