I made my claim of running an all terrain tire on assumption that the OP is not going to go out and buy a set of snow tires. I think he was more or less asking about the tires he has and whether or not he should be airing down for snow.

 

you are correct

 

I have used them in rain and am currently using them km snow and ice without any problems.

 

I had different results with the Destination A/T. I put a set on my '07 Expedition and put 20,000-25,000 miles on it before I sold it. Still had at least 60%-70% tread left when I got rid of it. Rotated (almost) every oil change.

 

If I recall correctly, you can google whack all-terrain/mud tires and you'll get to an off-road site that rates them. I'm running Coopers myself on both my trucks, and have been relatively happy with them. I guess it depends on if you're using them exclusively for winter driving/road or mud/snow/rock. There are as many tire packages as there are opinions.

 

That Wrangler tread pattern, lots of sipes, you'll be fine. Run em at 28 psi +/- 2 psi. That will give you all the air you need on highway while keeping the tire pliable for the slick stuff.

 

Best snow tire is thin with lots of siping, & for ice studs if u can use them, with chains if allowed. Drive slowly, & watch out for the nuts on the road.

 

 

The best would deff be a good snow tire and studded if possible ... but like others have mentioned ATs will get you thru most. I got 215/75 total terrain a/p Motomasters on right now and they go thru snow pretty well, i like a skinnier tire in winter. I prefer Wranglers, these had alota meat left when i bought this XJ so i kept em to save some cash. Once i get back out west these will be taken off for a set of better tires. Something tells me they wont handle the inclines and mountains well. They do fine in the flat city snow and slush tho.


Good tires and 4wd are great, but traction in the snow is more driver than vehicle at the end of the day.

 

to the OP: most everyone has already hit the points regarding snow and tires. both on and off-road. I will add that my jeep had 225/75/15 goodyear SRAs on it last year, during one of the worst winters Indiana has seen in decades. it did not skip a beat. deep snow, ice, slush, whatever, it got it done like a boss. I drove in snow literally up to the bottom of the rockers, dragging axles, crossmembers, etc. I have since lifted the jeep ~2.5" and just got a tracking number on some 235 goodyear armortrac tires I ordered. I am hoping it is more badass this year, but I am not counting on it. I cannot reiterate enough how well it did last winter. I am hoping the larger tires don't try to float. granted, the pattern on the armortrac appears to be more aggressive than the SRAs by a long shot.