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"SJ" wrote in message news:476d431e$0$2559$ snipped-for-privacy@roadrunner.com... Have a 2005 Colorado Zr1 crew cab and am looking for new tire recommendations. I had an accident in snow 2wks ago after never even coming close since owning it and I have 22k miles on the tire and want to get new ones. Thanks for any response. Scott
Are you sure the accident was caused by tires? No tire made can prevent a accident if you are overdriving for road conditions. Not pointing fingers at you because I have never seen you drive but don't be one of those fools that think because it is a 4X4 you can still drive 70 mph in the snow. Believe me, after 2.2 million miles without a at fault accident I have seen every type of fool you can imagine. Every winter I watch someone in the hammer lane going 20mph faster than everyone else then 10 miles down the road you see them in the median with that I don't know what happened look. I think your Colorado came with GS60 General tires. For all around driving these should be fine. They are a all season touring tire which should offer good control in the snow. As far as being aggressive taking off in the snow, probably not. Those big blocky mud slingers look cool but arent the best choice for snow. For braking and steering in the snow you want a straight tread with plenty of sipes. I just had a set of General's very similar to the GS60's put on my vehicle for the winter.
No, I'm certainly not saying the tires caused the accident, and I'm sure human error played as much part as anything. I just want to cut down the modifiable risk factors. I've never even so much as slipped in snowy weather until that accident, and maybe a new better tire could have helped. Just looking for ways to prevent future problems. I also agree about the
4x4 and 70mph in the snow thing. thanks Scott