Be Careful Out There 5th Gen Drivers - Storm Pics

[adam2562]

The stock dunlops on the newer trails aren't all that great in deep snow. I got stuck in 4HI; all the electronic aids and the locking rear diff completely negate the deficiencies of the tires though. A quick switch to 4LO to get out of the tricky stuff, and I was quickly on my way with no problems. )

Just my experience with the conditions around me.

that's understandable.. when you do get better tires.. 4lo will be a thing of the past in snow at least. i did better with traction aids off

 

[Knight-Errant]

that's understandable.. when you do get better tires.. 4lo will be a thing of the past in snow at least. i did better with traction aids off

Momentum always helps too! Most of the times I got stuck involved stopping on slight uphils with lots of ice/slush.

 

[1engineer]

So after this storm...is anybody else thinking of purchasing maxtrax (or something similar), for "just in case"? I think if I had a fwd car, I would probably keep a cheaper set in my trunk, just so I would be able to get some forward momentum.

I suppose carrying some sand or kitty litter around would be able to help too.

Buy a small collapsible shovel. All you ever need for on road snow traveling. Off road you have to be creative but on any road the best thing to do is shovel out.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

https://vimeo.com/153157107

I had a little fun. Spent a few hours digging out my house and 3 elderly neighbors. Then had to go dig out my bar. Figured I earned a little play time by then.

 

[FrontRange4Runner]

anyone ever driven with the metal studs in your tires? Are they effective on ice?

I have studded tires on my commuter, and I chose not to stud my snow tires on the 4Runner. Studs will decrease stopping distances on ice, but will also increase stopping distances on dry roads. On ice, most tests show something like a 10% (or less) improvement. So its nothing major. I chose not to stud the 4Runner because the increase in road noise is very annoying, decreased vehicle efficiency, dry stopping distance increase and they tear up the road (ie. your driveway). It's also worth considering how many time per year you are actually driving on ice. For most people, actual drive time on ice is very little. For most, the majority of drive time will be on snow-packed roads, where studs have no effect.

 

[d_clark]

anyone ever driven with the metal studs in your tires? Are they effective on ice?

Illegal here in Michigan to have studded tires.

Rule on chains :
the Vehicle Code prohibits any metal or plastic traction devices from making any contact with the surface of the roadway.


So, just be aware that if you do get studs, may not be legal everywhere to drive with them.

 

[turbomw]

 

[turbomw]

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[Leesburgcapsfan]

Dear T4R,

This weekend i learned my truck cant quite handle 30 inches of snow in the road. Made it about 10 feet :lmao:

But after that it did pretty damn fantastic with the KO2's on.

 

[wadle5]

So after this storm...is anybody else thinking of purchasing maxtrax (or something similar), for "just in case"? I think if I had a fwd car, I would probably keep a cheaper set in my trunk, just so I would be able to get some forward momentum.

I suppose carrying some sand or kitty litter around would be able to help too.

I have a set of Tredz, and I do carry them throughout the winter to help others as well as a small shovel. They are definitely convenient and have worked several times.

 

[NYRunner]

Shoveling is overrated...

 

[NYRunner]

Reason #271 that I love this truck!

 

[Antman]

Check out this dude...

 

[blakjack23]

Dear T4R,

This weekend i learned my truck cant quite handle 30 inches of snow in the road. Made it about 10 feet :lmao:

But after that it did pretty damn fantastic with the KO2's on.

haha....what is your neighbor going to do with his snow?

 

[Leesburgcapsfan]

haha....what is your neighbor going to do with his snow?

HAHA That ******* was in Tampa all weekend. He asked me where he can park when he gets back. I told him i have no ****ing clue!

 

[emcphotos]

Offloading in Standing Indian WMA near Franklin, NC.

 

[Novaholik]

What front bumper/brush guard is that on the White TRD?

 

[Ammomac]

What front bumper/brush guard is that on the White TRD?

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