Winter Tires - 295 80R22.5?

[distaff]

I've been looking around and it seems you can get several brands of winter tires in Europe for this size, but I can't seem to find any in North America.

Just wondering if anyone else has found any? I don't enjoy winter driving in the mountains with summer tires.

[BFlinn181]

When the weather gets icey, I shelter in place until the roads are cleared. I see no need to buy 4 snow tires for the rear axle and the expense and trouble of having them mounted. On many mountain roads, chains are required, so having snow tires isn't an advantage.

I drove a bus for many winters in snowy conditions and never had anything but the normal tires.

[diesel odor]

Plus storage of the large winter tires and summer tires when not in use.

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by diesel odor

Plus storage of the large winter tires and summer tires when not in use.

I didn't even get into that issue or the damage done to the undercarriage by the corrosive treatments used on winter roads. I just stay off the road and let them clear them before venturing out. Stayed an extra couple of days outside Yellowstone one September until the park roads opened again.

[Crasher]

Another option is to have the tires Siped. In 205 I replaced the 255X80 R22.5 tires on our 03 Phaeton with 275x80 R22.5, but had all of them siped before installation. It made an amazing difference in traction on ice or hard packed snow. At that time we were leaving WI in Jan and the roads could be anything till we got into the southern states. Research says that the tires run cooler and dissipate water better as well. I was very impressed with them. We no longer run on snowy roads, but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

[distaff]

Thanks for the suggestions, but I drive in the winter because I don't have a better choice. I am coming up to replacement, and I would not buy both summer and winter, just run on winter year round. If I can't get snows I will get the next set of tires siped.

I find it odd that Continental, Nokian, and I think Michelin all have winter bus tires in Europe, but not in NA.

[akcampr]

I put some bridgestone truck tires on our last RV. living in Alaska, and using the RV for spring snowmobile trips I wanted some tires with good traction. was very happy with them. You will find more tread options in heavy truck tires. might have to get a slightly different size profile.

[distaff]

Originally Posted by akcampr

I put some bridgestone truck tires on our last RV. living in Alaska, and using the RV for spring snowmobile trips I wanted some tires with good traction. was very happy with them. You will find more tread options in heavy truck tires. might have to get a slightly different size profile.

akcampr - I'd consider a truck tire, especially for the drive axle, if I could find one in the 295 80R 22.5 size.

[diesel odor]

Look up the thread on Goodyear G-661 HSA tires. Seems like a great tough truck (commercial) tire especially for winter driving.

[LifeIsShort]

just put 4 brand new Yokohama Super Steel MY507, there hwy all season tires more aggressive and bit noisy but better b safe then sorry

[distaff]

Originally Posted by diesel odor

Look up the thread on Goodyear G-661 HSA tires. Seems like a great tough truck (commercial) tire especially for winter driving.

Only comes in a 295 75R 22.5. That is a smaller tire, almost an inch in sidewall height, 2 inches in diameter.

This is what I'm banging my head against. Lots of choice of that size in Europe.

[LifeIsShort]

Sorry im in Canada and mine's are 275/70 R 22.5

[gcamper]

What is “siped” ?

[BrianGlenn]

Originally Posted by gcamper

What is “siped” ?

Siping is the process of cutting thin slits across the surface of a tire to improve traction for driving in snowy, wet or icy conditions. Siping can also help manage tire heat when the road is overly hot.

Brian