Surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it?

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. In Detroit, dedicated winters on the 2024 Ford F-150 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. That's where I'd start. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Detroit only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Ford F-150 can be the saner daily. I'd do that before spending real money. On “treat now or leave it,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Detroit, dedicated winters on the 2024 Ford F-150 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. Do that first. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. In Detroit, dedicated winters on the 2024 Ford F-150 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. That's where I'd start. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. Not driving it hard until I know more.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Detroit only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Ford F-150 can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? Not driving it hard until I know more.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Detroit only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Ford F-150 can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. On “treat now or leave it,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Only after sitting overnight so far.

OP update: I tried the earlier suggestion and it only happens under that one condition. I'll poke at it this weekend.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Detroit only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Ford F-150 can be the saner daily. I'd do that before spending real money. On “treat now or leave it,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Only after sitting overnight so far.