I am now entering my 5th winter with a '96 Ford Conversion van (on F 150 chassis). I have 90,000 miles on the vehicle.
Here's the problem -- the first two winters I had no traction problems whatsoever with the Goodyear tires that came from the factory. I replaced them in the 40,000 mile range with a new set of the same tires. But, the second set is horrible in snow or on any slippery surface. I've got to get a new set of tires, but don't know what to do.
Anyone out there with a similar vehicle, e.g. Ford pickup F150 or van, who has had good performance. Obviously, this is a rear wheel drive vehicle.
I went to vans years ago because I've found them to be great tow vehicles for my boat. And, they can't be beat for trips. However, I have tires on the beast now that won't let me travel if there's any snow or ice at all.
I have a few days off so hopefully fish 4 days in a row from sunrise to sunset. Likely two or three lakes a day depending on the bite. I won't fish any well known opener lakes until the weekday.
I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:
JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th
Brianf. – March 28th
Bobberwatcher – April….
MikeG3Boat – April 10th
SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st
Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
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I am now entering my 5th winter with a '96 Ford Conversion van (on F 150 chassis). I have 90,000 miles on the vehicle.
Here's the problem -- the first two winters I had no traction problems whatsoever with the Goodyear tires that came from the factory. I replaced them in the 40,000 mile range with a new set of the same tires. But, the second set is horrible in snow or on any slippery surface. I've got to get a new set of tires, but don't know what to do.
Anyone out there with a similar vehicle, e.g. Ford pickup F150 or van, who has had good performance. Obviously, this is a rear wheel drive vehicle.
I went to vans years ago because I've found them to be great tow vehicles for my boat. And, they can't be beat for trips. However, I have tires on the beast now that won't let me travel if there's any snow or ice at all.
I need advice. Input greatly appreciated.
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