Factory Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires- winter

[CaptainAmericaRob]

Hey, can anyone tell me how the stock Wrangler Territory's did in the snow this past winter?
thanks

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[gtotco]

Hey, can anyone tell me how the stock Wrangler Territory's did in the snow this past winter?
thanks

I only put around 500 miles on them before upgrading to Wrangler Duratracs. They were fine for the most part, though we have a steep driveway at 9500 feet and they didn't always feel confident, especially going down where they would sometimes lock up when braking and slide. Given that I never really trusted them at highway speed, so I swapped them out and the Duratracs were quite solid. No slipping on the driveway, I still am cautious at highway speed (always have been from growing up in Vermont). The problem is I don't love the tire overall (it's loud and noticeably sticky even after 10k miles). Considering just biting the bullet and switching to dedicated snows for the three to four months where they are necessary here in CO and going with a less heavy duty tire for the rest of the year, but I don't really want to spend money on another two sets of tires and I hate storing/changing them.

Depending on where you live they might be fine, I don't think they were quite up to it for mountain driving. Though TBH, its always been highway speed that concerns me more than getting stuck, and I'm not sure I would trust them emergency braking on them in icy/slick conditions.

 

[CaptainAmericaRob]

I only put around 500 miles on them before upgrading to Wrangler Duratracs. They were fine for the most part, though we have a steep driveway at 9500 feet and they didn't always feel confident, especially going down where they would sometimes lock up when braking and slide. Given that I never really trusted them at highway speed, so I swapped them out and the Duratracs were quite solid. No slipping on the driveway, I still am cautious at highway speed (always have been from growing up in Vermont). The problem is I don't love the tire overall (it's loud and noticeably sticky even after 10k miles). Considering just biting the bullet and switching to dedicated snows for the three to four months where they are necessary here in CO and going with a less heavy duty tire for the rest of the year, but I don't really want to spend money on another two sets of tires and I hate storing/changing them.

Depending on where you live they might be fine, I don't think they were quite up to it for mountain driving. Though TBH, its always been highway speed that concerns me more than getting stuck, and I'm not sure I would trust them emergency braking on them in icy/slick conditions.

thanks for the input, i may keep them thru this winter and see. I'm a BFG K02 fan, having them on 2 other trucks.
I'm just not ready to drop $1,200 yet without giving them a chance.
I'm in Michigan, bout 30 miles NW of Detroit, so snow and ice are are the norm most of the winter...just no mountains lol.

 

[ib_jigged]

I have already spoken to my dealer and I will be swapping my tires as soon as the truck shows on the lot. They will give me $150/tire towards new ones so I figure I might as well start out with a set of tires that I want.

Pretty much winter weather driving here in NW Minnesota from mid October through April.

I currently am running BFG KO2's on my 2012 F150, I like them, but they are heavy, and not real good on wet pavement. After 30,000 miles they are also getting loud. I am most likely going to go with Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. Also looking at General Grabber ATX's and Firestone Destination XT's.

 

[gtotco]

I have already spoken to my dealer and I will be swapping my tires as soon as the truck shows on the lot. They will give me $150/tire towards new ones so I figure I might as well start out with a set of tires that I want.

I currently am running BFG KO2's on my 2012 F150, I like them, but they are heavy, and not real good on wet pavement. After 30,000 miles they are also getting loud. I am most likely going to go with Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. Also looking at General Grabber ATX's and Firestone Destination XT's.

would love to hear your opinion on whatever you settle on. I was eyeing the Wildpeaks or the Grabbers.

My ideal tire would be 3PMSF but not as aggressive as a Duratracs or KO2. Most of my life is on highway. I off-road but only in the sense of driving old mining roads. Mostly just a lot of medium sized (soft ball to basketball) loose rocks and I think most tires could handle them fine.

 

[Atlee]

I have already spoken to my dealer and I will be swapping my tires as soon as the truck shows on the lot. They will give me $150/tire towards new ones so I figure I might as well start out with a set of tires that I want.

Pretty much winter weather driving here in NW Minnesota from mid October through April.

I currently am running BFG KO2's on my 2012 F150, I like them, but they are heavy, and not real good on wet pavement. After 30,000 miles they are also getting loud. I am most likely going to go with Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. Also looking at General Grabber ATX's and Firestone Destination XT's.

Interesting you are saying the KO2's are getting loud. I just realized my KO2's are making quite the racket now. I probably have 30k + miles on them. They were probably getting louder for a while, but I wasn't noticing. However one day it dawned on me that seemed to be much louder than when they were new.

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