Chains...
The Best fit is all ways a custom fit. Everything else will self-destruct if you spin they hard. Yes, if you spin chains they can break and cause damage or wrap up around everything (bring bolt cutters). If you don't know anyone who makes them try any Kal tire shop they can make you some chains for you.

Snow conditions...
I'd say the snow conditions is the differance, try the snow before you get to far in. The base, the crust, or just powder. Check for grip, traction. They can change overnight.

Momentum...
"Pape" said,
'momentum is the key just find the correct speed to maintain it.
be careful when you snow wheel as it really hard to see what is under it.'
I agree if you stop back up quick so you have a run out spot, to rock it out. back and forth don't dig a hole.

Plan...
Remeber to Pack down a turn around before you try to turn around.

Always Be Prepare.

 

Or just get these tracks...


https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...83#post2021983

 

X10 on the recovery gear.

Went snow wheeling a few times with the old man and it was a blast. Need a couple days worth of supplies and water. I always bring x country skis too, not sure why.

 

Tell you what.
If I will the lotto this week I'll buy these

 

#1 Winch
#2 Friends with winches
#3 Snatch block
#4 tow strap, shackles, shovel, hatchet/axe, standard survival gear (MRE, water, etc.)
#5 patience when you get stuck
I blew my front long side axle joints stuck in 3ft of powder in a ditch. Great learning experience. I drained my battery trying to cross-pull myself out of the ditch with my winch. In 4lo with both lockers engaged, and the winch pulling, I tried to throttle my way out. BAD IDEA. When in doubt, shovel it out. The group of people I was with were indispensable, I would never ever go snow wheeling without at least one equally equipped vehicle.

 

Looking for feedback on chains too. You see, here in California, we are required to install chains in what would be considered mild weather elsewhere. I appreciate the comments on rescue/recovery gear, but what about CHAINS?

Whenever people mention chains, there is this big sucking sound ...

Appreciate any feedback!

-Dawn

 

If you don't have a winch you might think about picking up a 2 ton come-a-long. many times up here in AK. it's not the snow so much as the ice under it that will stop you. Sometimes all you need is just the smallest little pull and a come-a-long will do that easily.

 

What do you want to know about chains Dawn...??? I used to run them all the time when I lived in Tahoe...

 

You shouldn't need chains for snow. I drive on snow all the time at work. If it is powder it is even better. Just drive on the fresh stuff. I used my transmission to stop. Down shift that is.

I have chains for my 35's. Call Napa auto parts and they should be able to hook you up.

 

I ran chains w/33"s on my old commander (Toyo MT tires). They served their purpose with QDI (essentially open diffs, supposedly brake locking diffs, but they don't work well at all) You should be able to get diamond pattern chains from almost any tire shop and any parts store. The diamond patterns are superior to the old cross style ones. When you strap the chains on make sure you have an extra strong rubber bungee or two lying around, the ones most chains come with have a habit of flying off at above 20mph or over rough ice. They may have to order you in some specialty if you're pushing anything bigger than 35's (and the cost will go up).

In OR we have giant yellow signs over passes that say "by law must carry chains or traction tires when flashing", state police consider MT/AT tires and a Jeep sufficient...not sure what the actual legal code is. I just got back from a trip over new years in -9deg F conditions w/6" of snow and ice pack underneath...I didn't need to put it in 4hi except in stop/go traffic in town, and that's with my ESP completely disabled. I understand you want chains to follow whatever law there is in cali, but our Jeeps are extremely capable