Siping tires, Dodge Only

[Terry Jay]

Went to Les Schwab today for 6 new tires for the 12 dually, which had 65.000 miles and were into the wear bars big time. Told them the size and number and I wanted them siped for the winter frost and ice and sometimes snow. Truck was in the shop and the installer came out a bit sheepish and told me it is only this one truck, and he was sorry, but Schwab did not suggest siping tires installed on a Dodge Ram, they tended to spin the tires on initial acceleration and rip the tire rubber at the siping cuts. I looked at him and said "Too much torque," and he nodded.

Les Schwab is a western states tire dealer. Anyone else heard this? Or is it fodder to use on the other guys? I may believe it is true on a 2500, maybe a 3500, but have doubts about a dually.

Comments?

 

[JSoloman]

Every set of tire I had on my '01 was siped. Last 2 sets were Toyos from Schwab. That is news to me.

 

[DonFitzwater]

The kids been reading the internet tooooooooo much. Total B.S.

 

[SnoKing]

Les Schwab siped the new Toyo tires on my friends D/A pickup and had to replace them, as he could not keep it on the road. Then they siped the tires on his wives Prius and mileage went in the toilet, and they had to replace those.

If you need a siped tire buy Michelin M&S2's, they come stock with a lot of Michelin engineered siping. Chris

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[Bob4x4]

I had my BFG ats siped at Americas Tire they worked great no chunking.The truck is no slouch at 1000lbft torque.The secret is to sipe the center and stay away from the edge of the tread

 

[cerberusiam]

Yep, they quit recommending siping the tires on the diesel trucks 6-7 years ago. Not only the TQ but the weigth raises havoc with the siping causing it to chunk the rubber out and handling problems. With the weight of these trucks siping really doesn't bring anything to the table on slick roads where it helps a lighter vehicle. A good set of tires on a heavy truck perform quite well in slick conditions.

 

[Powder Extreme]

The torque absolutely makes a difference. My 3/4 ton's always tear the rear tires off around 30,000 miles. My dually's get upwards of 80,000 on a set of tires. Biggest reason is 2 more tires absorbing all that torque. I've ran siped and non siped and never really seen that much of a difference.

 

[Doubleclutch]

Wish I needed siping down here in So. CA.! <G> Interesting thread that tickles memories of winter driving back in WI. Good info.

 

[Wingate]

This Texas boy here is wondering if SIPING is one of those new made up internet words like MEME and SELFIE??

 

[Terry Jay]

No, it is cutting razor groove across the tread. It improves traction and can lower tire temps. Schwab says the Ram shreds the tire where it is cut. Check with your tire dealer.