Snow driving tips
12-09-2009, 11:41 PM
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Hmmm so take my sharp knife out and start cutting away???
But seriously, thank you i was assuming my tires would be good in snow. Now I have another reason to visit craigslist..
But seriously, thank you i was assuming my tires would be good in snow. Now I have another reason to visit craigslist..
12-09-2009, 11:45 PM
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Buy a siping tool. I would've done it already but I don't have a job and can't find one so money is tight. or get a set of either Treadwright ATs or GY Wrangler Duratrac tires.
12-10-2009, 09:20 AM
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i have to agree with troth. in 4wd ive found its actually much safer to stop too. in just 2wd the back end breaks loose pretty easily. in 4wd it at least keeps you sliding straight instead of going sideways.
12-10-2009, 10:52 AM
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12-10-2009, 10:57 AM
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Seriously though...after driving in it for a couple days I realize my little XJ does really good in the snow. My 30" A/T's hookup pretty good and as long as I'm easy on the pedals I have plenty of control. Its cool cause its almost like offroading all the time!!
12-10-2009, 03:30 PM
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and every cherokee will handle a little different in those crazy conditions depending on tire size, tread, lift, LFS (Lead foot syndrome). its all about geting the experience with your jeep, and then will come more confidence
12-11-2009, 03:40 AM
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- Drive like a granny. Seriously.
- Increase your safety cushion (stopping distance and reaction time) by a factor of three or more.
- Be prepared for black ice - It can be anywhere, and it's invisible.
- Practice emergency maneuvers in an empty parking lot, learn how to steer into a slide. Then realize that once you're left the empty parking lot for a city street, if you start sliding, you (or the nearest pedestrian) are probably fukked anyway.
- In snow and ice, you can steer or you can brake, but not both at the same time.
- Always be aware of a good spot to steer for in an emergency. When you brake and start to slide, let your foot up off of the brakes and you will regain steering control.
- 4wd will get you moving faster, but you won't stop any sooner.
- You need to buy a set of tire chains.
- I HIGHLY recommend a good set of studded snows for the winter, or at least a second set of winter-specific tires for the cold months.
- If you get stuck, flooring it will get you more stuck. But you might be able to rock back and forth to get unstuck. (this is much easier in an auto tranny)
- learn where to attach a tow strap for when you do put it in a bank.
- On snowy roads, wide tires are bad, skinny tires are good.
- Do not use cruise control in slippery conditions.
12-11-2009, 03:45 AM
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[*] You need to buy a set of tire chains.[*] I HIGHLY recommend a good set of studded snows for the winter, or at least a second set of winter-specific tires for the cold months.[*] If you get stuck, flooring it will get you more stuck. But you might be able to rock back and forth to get unstuck. (this is much easier in an auto tranny)
[*] You need to buy a set of tire chains.[*] I HIGHLY recommend a good set of studded snows for the winter, or at least a second set of winter-specific tires for the cold months.[*] If you get stuck, flooring it will get you more stuck. But you might be able to rock back and forth to get unstuck. (this is much easier in an auto tranny)
flooring it will definitly get you more stuck, air down if stuck but make sure theres a place to air up near by..
12-11-2009, 01:19 PM
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- Drive like a granny. Seriously.
- Increase your safety cushion (stopping distance and reaction time) by a factor of three or more.
- Be prepared for black ice - It can be anywhere, and it's invisible.
- Practice emergency maneuvers in an empty parking lot, learn how to steer into a slide. Then realize that once you're left the empty parking lot for a city street, if you start sliding, you (or the nearest pedestrian) are probably fukked anyway.
- In snow and ice, you can steer or you can brake, but not both at the same time.
- Always be aware of a good spot to steer for in an emergency. When you brake and start to slide, let your foot up off of the brakes and you will regain steering control.
- 4wd will get you moving faster, but you won't stop any sooner.
- You need to buy a set of tire chains.
- I HIGHLY recommend a good set of studded snows for the winter, or at least a second set of winter-specific tires for the cold months.
- If you get stuck, flooring it will get you more stuck. But you might be able to rock back and forth to get unstuck. (this is much easier in an auto tranny)
- learn where to attach a tow strap for when you do put it in a bank.
- On snowy roads, wide tires are bad, skinny tires are good.
- Do not use cruise control in slippery conditions.
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