A 2000-mile winter journey from Washington to Wisconsin, with 1500 miles driven in snowy conditions, provided a real-world test for Mazama Open Range A/T tires. Mounted on a Ford F-150, these tires demonstrated impressive performance throughout the trip.
The challenging conditions of I-94 and I-90, often requiring passing in uncleared left lanes and navigating unplowed mountain passes, highlighted the tires’ capabilities. With the truck in automatic 4WD, confident passing at speeds exceeding 60 mph was possible. Only once, on a steep Idaho pass with particularly poor road conditions, did the truck experience a brief loss of traction when accelerating. This momentary slip was quickly managed by the vehicle’s computer system. Such stability contrasts sharply with the performance of the original equipment Hankook tires.
Beyond snow performance, the Mazama Open Range A/T tires exhibited other notable characteristics. The recommended tire pressure of 51 psi, while contributing to a slightly firmer ride, seemed to reduce noise from road imperfections. Additionally, there was no noticeable rear tire spin on wet roads when starting from a stop.
Overall, the Mazama Open Range A/T tires, sized 275/55R-20 (31.9″ high, 10.8″ wide), delivered a highly satisfactory experience over 5000 miles, including a demanding winter road trip. The tires provided confident handling and reliable traction in challenging snowy and icy conditions.
