I was told that the stock tires on my truck will perform better in the snow than bigger fatter tires because of the ability to "cut" through the snow.

is this true?

p.s.(I just had 18 inches fall over the weekend nd my truck handled it great, but the stock tires I have on my truck now look ridiculous and are too small for me)

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Green and Brown
97 F150 XLT
V6 4.2L 4X4
12 disk cd changer,
jvc 4ch 560watt poweramp (waitin on the speakers)

MODS :
K&n air filter
Superchip
Ravin Z55 exhaust

What's next?still thinkin):
FIPK,Tornneu cover, Tinted Rear Window
TBS, Jacobs ignition system

 

It's partially true. Thicker tires tend to float more on the snow. Personally, I think it depends on the tread pattern and if you have studs or not.

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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W), Clear Side Lens Mod w/ 9006 (55W bulbs). 265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComps, GSP grille guard and more KC's

 

It all depends on the situation. If you are trying to go through really deep snow wider tires give more floatation allowing you to somewhat drive over the snow. The narrow ones would cut through the snow and get your frame hung up on the snow. Like I said it depends on each situation. I myself have tall narrow tires. For the most part for me they have helped me, but they have also gotten me stuck twice.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts

My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!