[crazybear33]

Hi all,
Looks like I have a build week of Oct 24/22 for my 2023 Lariat (ordered a 2022 in January but that's another thread). Anyways, I know we haven't seen a winter with these trucks yet so obviously we don't have experience necessarily to rely on, but has anyone done any research or have any recommendations for winter/snow tires? I know my 2017 Chevy Volt has special Green tires for the summer and I just put Michelin Ice-X tires on for winter. I'm sure there are a dozen options for winter truck tires just thought I would see what other folks are doing. Thanks.

 

[RickKeen]

Bridgestone Blizzaks are considered the best choice by many for a winter tire.

The Blizzak DM-V2 gets good reviews and comes in 18" and 20" sizes. The DM-V2 is a good choice for a 1/2 ton truck.

For those who use their 1/2 ton Lightning like its a 3/4 ton, there is also the relatively new Blizzak-LT model, but they have many poor reviews for longevity. If you get some 17" rims, you can also look at the older Blizzak W965 Light Truck model which have more typical amount of complaints about poor longevity that all snow tires suffer from.

 

[HellBoy]

I bought the Generals - already had them for my previous F150 so will just reuse them.

 

[COLightning]

Someone went with Nitto Grapplers

 

[RDale]

Tyre Reviews has a great video out where they compare Nokian vs Michelin vs Continental vs Yokohama vs Cooper.

 

[HellBoy]

Tyre Reviews has a great video out where they compare Nokian vs Michelin vs Continental vs Yokohama vs Cooper.

I love Tyre reviews...it's a pity they don't include or have access to some brand - General being one.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Tyre Reviews has a great video out where they compare Nokian vs Michelin vs Continental vs Yokohama vs Cooper.

I haven't watched yet: do these reviews get into road noise and rolling resistance? Those are very important factors when looking at tires for EVs.

 

[Skibike]

does anyone know if 17” rims if on lightning?

 

[zizzam]

does anyone know if 17” rims if on lightning?

I'm trying to figure out a winter wheel/tire combo as well. I've always had two sets for my cars, this is my first truck so I'm being more careful. The stock tires on the Lariat are absolute trash in the snow, truly horrible. I found a set of 17''s off a 2020 Raptor, they're 17" x 8.5", 6 lug x 135mm, with 34mm offset( 3.41 front space, 6.08 back space) which is the right lug pattern but the offset is different. Anyone have any idea if that would work on a Lightning?

 

[Biobob]

Lightning comes with 20” tire’s except for the platinum model ( it has 22” )