HMMWV in snow and what tires work out best

[Suprman]

Anyone have some tire insight driving humvee in snow and what tires they had good traction with. Lots of bfg bajas on the market anyone try these in the snow? Ive only driven mine in light snow with the older block tread goodyears wasnt horrible but not great.
Thanks
Will

 

[simp5782]

Just buy an extra set of GYs on wheels and drill the blocks and add studs.

They are much easier to stud than the bajas.

All BFGs can be drilled for studs though

 

[Suprman]

Cant drive studded on the road in CT unfortunately

 

[simp5782]

Cant drive studded on the road in CT unfortunately

Book I have says Nov 15 to April 30th they are allowed. It's dated 2020.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

Just buy an extra set of GYs on wheels and drill the blocks and add studs.

They are much easier to stud than the bajas.

All BFGs can be drilled for studs though

I could be wrong, but I heard you can only stud tires when they are new with 100% tread? And then the studs wear down as the tire wears.

 

[simp5782]

I could be wrong, but I heard you can only stud tires when they are new with 100% tread? And then the studs wear down as the tire wears.

You can install studs anytime you want. They make them different lengths.

Most tires just already come prepared for this etc. The wranglers don't
Most people drive their cars everyday in winter etc for commuting purposes.

Generally you are only going to use your hmmwv in conditions that need it or on limited mileage.

I wouldn't worry with the wear.

 

[M1165A1]

I run BFG T/A KO2s on much more severe winter weather than you'll ever see in Connecticut and they are fantastic in the snow. You'll need to switch to 17" rims for that (I don't think they offer a 16.5 version for the 2 piece military rims).

And studs will destroy your driveway and garage and are totally unnecessary unless you are driving across a frozen lake on a daily basis. I've been through literally feet of snow in the KO2s and not needed them.

 

[mgFray]

The stock goodyears were fine in the snow.. However they do tend to slide on stops (since the brakes can lock up fairly easily).

And I agree, unless you are crossing frozen lakes.. studs are generally not necessary. Just have to drive slow.

 

[GuntherRommel]

I wonder if you can just sipe your Goodyear MT Tires with a portable siping tool , There is plently of tread and it seems to work great on ice

 

[Mariner]

W

I run BFG T/A KO2s on much more severe winter weather than you'll ever see in Connecticut and they are fantastic in the snow. You'll need to switch to 17" rims for that (I don't think they offer a 16.5 version for the 2 piece military rims).

And studs will destroy your driveway and garage and are totally unnecessary unless you are driving across a frozen lake on a daily basis. I've been through literally feet of snow in the KO2s and not needed them.

What type of rim did you end up going with for the 17" rims? I live up in NH and I'm looking to do this for the winter time.

 

[M1165A1]

W

What type of rim did you end up going with for the 17" rims? I live up in NH and I'm looking to do this for the winter time.

I have the Cepeks, http://www.hummerproducts.com/hummer-tires.asp#&panel1-6

Top quality rim, a bit more expensive than Black Rhino but better built, higher load capacity, and factory offset. That makes them the clear choice.

 

[Coug]

The general consensus for the HMMWV is that in snow and is unstoppable.
Literally unable to stop.
Don't worry too much about sliding off into the ditch, the HMMWV can usually drive right back out of most ditches and continue on it's way.

That's what chains are for anyway

 

[M1165A1]

The general consensus for the HMMWV is that in snow and is unstoppable.
Literally unable to stop.
Don't worry too much about sliding off into the ditch, the HMMWV can usually drive right back out of most ditches and continue on it's way.

That's what chains are for anyway

Coug I agree at first my HMMWV was unstoppable - both good and bad - but I found with some active brake pumping it performs quite well in the snow. Definitely needs longer stopping distance than a car, but it is 3.5 tons.

I would love to get ahold of a Ricardo Defense ABS kit for the HMMWV - that would make my life much better.

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[springer1981]

If you drive in 1-3" of snow you probably won't make it to your destination but if there is 3 feet of snow, no problem.