BEST Deep Tread AND Studded SNOW Tires - Safety Focus

[Timberline]

Live in the mountains. Willing to change tires seasonally.
I have a '22 4WD Timberline with the standard All-Terrain Wranglers (which are terrible in deep snow, but "almost ok" in non-deep snow).
Note: I am a slow driver and do not get on the interstate highway very often.

My OLD 4WD 2000 Expedition has Wrangler Duratracs, which are rather fantastic in deep snow.
The only issue I have ever had with them is in "black ice under a light dusting of snow" circumstances (which is not super common here).
Dealer can't get parts to fix broken ABS on the old 2000, so sadly, I should probably stop using it in snow.
Interestingly, at slow speeds in snow, I think the "broken ABS" 2000 Expedition w/Duratracs might still be better/safer than the new Timberline Expedition with its All-Terrain tires.

Back to Key Question...
I want the safest tire I can get for winter driving in my 2022 Timberline.
Deep Soft Tread for Deep Snow, AND with Studs for packed snow & occasional ice. (studded tires are legal here)
Has anyone found a great combination tire they can recommend that has given them high levels of confidence in all high alpine winter conditions? (one tire w/Deep Soft Tread AND Studs)

Secondary Question:
How easy is it to squeeze a full set of tires in the back of an Expedition for transport to and from a tire shop for seasonal tire changes?

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[I just realized this should have been posted under the EXTERIOR category, but apparently, I cannot delete and repost it there. I will hope it finds "traction" here in GENERAL DISCUSSION.]

 

[apex96]

With all of my seats down, I was able to haul a set of 35"s to a buddy who had bought them out of state, near where I live. Had plenty of room. I'd look into a set of Nokian tires for snow use, Finnish company with a North American presence, they know snow...

 

[DieselMonk]

I just put a full set of tires into my expedition and extra stuff too. No problem.
Nokian makes LT winter tires that can be studded. Can be had for the 265/70/R18 you are riding on…

 

[chuck s]

You buying tires on line? Maybe from Tire Rack?

Discount Tire owns Tire Rack so anything Tire Rack sells is available at the store -- for the same price. No need to transport them anywhere just order them from the local store. (There are three within 15 minutes of me.) Otherwise get them drop shipped to your tire installer.

-- Chuck

 

[sxrnathan]

I have a 24 Timberline and put Nokian 275/65R18 Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV with studs on it. Looked at putting the LT tire on but thought they would be a bit stiff. Had them mounted on a second set of rims with sensors so I can do the swap at home. Kids ski race and put a lot of miles on in the mountains. Just got back from a 2000 km trip through the mountains and they were great. I will also say that this is my second set of the Nokian Hakka’s! Had them on a Infiniti QX80 and were great on that truck as well. This tire is a little smaller than the OEM size and the Speedo is fast by 3km/h. Factory tire is 640 rev/mile and the Nokian was 647 rev/mile.
Finding a wheel that I liked with an acceptable offset was the hard part. Ended up going with a wheel that has a 20 mm offset compared to the factory 39 mm. Tires stick out more than I like but can live with it. I am debating if I get mud flaps for it.

When the swap was done, the tire shop put 3 tires in the back and 1 in the second row.