is there one thread that gives tips for people new to driving in the snow?
I searched, but couldnt find it in the first 6-7 pages.

I have done ice, and slush, but we dont have real snow here in east texas, and this may be an issue in the future.....and we all know I dont want anything to happen to the Jeep once its alive again.

Any help is appreciated.

 

- Tires tires tires tires tires. you need a good set or you're done for. I see too many x3s and range rovers in ditches thinking their SUV is unstoppable but they've got no tread.
- When it accumulates on the driving surface keep it at or under the speed limit.
- 4hi works wonders.
- If you start to slide, avoid your instinct to hit the brake. Let off the gas and let the jeep work itself back into position
- If you're used to driving in the snow and really have a feel for how your jeep performs, the ESP can throw you off, at least for me. I usually disable it when I'm in 4hi anyway.

If you can drive in ice/slush you should do fine in the snow. you're already at an advatage with a jeep. hope this helps

 

so Ive got 36" KM2s...is that good or bad?

 

KM2s have had mixed reviews for snow performance -- correct me if i'm wrong but I think they're more of a mud tire. Personally I think you'll be fine with them, but if you want to err on the side of caution you can air down a bit to give you some more traction.

 

KM2's good in the snow but not so good in the ice and hard pack.
the width is what gets you in the snow skinnier tires are way better.
Definatly turn off ESP I find it to be the worst for drivingin the snow around town, consistently cutting power.

Driving in the snow is better than driving on ice or sluch and actually creates alot of traction. These JK's handle the snow so well there is nothing to worry about, I have driven through 3 feet of snow consistantly and I made a 900km journey in a blizzard with no problems just ran 4hi the whole way

Oh and if you meant driving in the snow like wheelin in it not hwy driving, air down, bring a shovel and a come along and a helper monkey. Use 4lo 2nd gear and when you start comming to a stop(getting stuck) start hitting 5000 rpm get your tires to clear so they get a good bite.

 

no...I just meant regular highway driving.

thank you.
it seems there is a good possiblity Ill be moving somewhere white....unfortunately.

 

lol no sudden movements keep your distance!

not alot of snakes in snow country

 

Watch out for the wind, I've had a gust of wind send me into a rear wheel skid more than once on a slippery highway, thanks for saving me ESP. If you're high enough to clear 36's you'll catch a lot of wind!!

 

Living in Canada I see lots of snow. If you have driven on ice then snow should be no problem. Just keep a larger distance from the car in frount of you, drive a bit slower then you think you need to. Yes you have a 4x4 but it does not help in stoping, just starting or from getting stuck. Tires make a big difference if the temps are cold enough go for some real winter tires, not so good off road because of the softer compounds but sure are good on the road. But the biggest one for me is slow down and think about where you are going, get off that damn phone, put down that burger, quite putting on make-up, and start driving. And please use your turn signals when its crappy out it help all of us out. Sorry about the rant but it just snowed here again this week and people have forgoten how to drive again, its not the first snow of the year its like the 10th.

 

Air down and think of deep snow like mud momentum is key. But crash probably would not know anything about mud