Winter driving
10-31-2012, 08:35 PM
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Winter driving
Any Canadian member or those from the northern states who have had their JK through the winter? Did you have any issues with traction? Did you guys run with weight in the back?
10-31-2012, 08:38 PM
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No issues with traction for getting going in the snow. In fact, it's great.
The Rubi tires are not good on icy roads, though.
The Rubi tires are not good on icy roads, though.
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10-31-2012, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
No issues with traction for getting going in the snow. In fact, it's great.
The Rubi tires are not good on icy roads, though.
The Rubi tires are not good on icy roads, though.
11-01-2012, 04:22 AM
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On my 08 JK i had the BFG'S ( Rubicon tires )...In snow NO problems at all the more
the better...Icy roads not very good...i aired down to 28 - 30 PSI...With my 12 JK i'm
running the same set up...Bring it on...
the better...Icy roads not very good...i aired down to 28 - 30 PSI...With my 12 JK i'm
running the same set up...Bring it on...
11-01-2012, 05:44 AM
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i put 200lbs in the back i noticed a difference i running 38 psi 40 in summer and didnt have an issue yet running cooper st maxx not studded and it just snowed 30-40 cm in the last week and its gotten -30 here still have to drive with common sense ..
11-01-2012, 05:47 AM
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As long as you don't have rubi tires the JK will perform very well in the snow. I drive a 2dr Sahara and I have yet to see a vehicle that handles better IMO. By the way I'm from NE Ohio where we get all the lake effect snow.
11-01-2012, 05:57 AM
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Has neone expierenced the brake assist when going around a turn in the snow. This will be my first winter w my jk so jus wondering if it has came on when u didnt want it to
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Familiarize yourself with the steering wheel dance. Also a switch inline on the right wire can control abs functioning. A friend showed me to go in 4 hi and push and hold the ESP button. Wait for a ding and the dash to say "ESP off" It can be done while in drive and moving. I do it lots due to constant icy conditions on side streets and dry pavement on main roads. Much faster than the steering wheel dance.
11-01-2012, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SKTN Rubi
Familiarize yourself with the steering wheel dance. Also a switch inline on the right wire can control abs functioning. A friend showed me to go in 4 hi and push and hold the ESP button. Wait for a ding and the dash to say "ESP off" It can be done while in drive and moving. I do it lots due to constant icy conditions on side streets and dry pavement on main roads. Much faster than the steering wheel dance.
11-01-2012, 07:13 AM
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Ontario here.... With a 4 dr X model. I have 35" Duratracs for winter no problem at all. I probably have an extra 80lbs in the back with tools recovery gear etc.
What I do every first good snowfall is hit a big empty part of a parking lot and get re-familiarized with my jeep. Brake hard get to know your stopping distance, some sharp turns etc you'll learn how your jeep handles and reacts..... So hopefully if you ever have to react in a situation you're not going to panic and wonder what your jeeps going to do.
What I do every first good snowfall is hit a big empty part of a parking lot and get re-familiarized with my jeep. Brake hard get to know your stopping distance, some sharp turns etc you'll learn how your jeep handles and reacts..... So hopefully if you ever have to react in a situation you're not going to panic and wonder what your jeeps going to do.