Hello fellow JK owners. I was just wondering your opinions on how to drive in the snow such as just a light dusting or heavy amounts. Thanks.

 

Light dusting just leave it in 2wd and it will take care of itself, of course you might want to start slowing down a little earlier for stop signs.

For heavy snow you might want to go into 4hi for better steering control espicially if you have the 2dr model.

If you have stock rubi style tires they are really bad on hard packed snow, go slow.

 

Best advice IMO is to drive slowly and allow add'l space for stopping. 4x4 may get you going quicker with the increased driving wheels, but it won't help you slow down.

My wife had our Rubi out in the blizzards last year in over 2' of snow. 4hi was unstoppable. She was dropping people off at their homes after hours. She said all were impressed with its handling the drifts and heavy snow.

JN

 

I come from a place with lots of snow/ice. Just take it easy and watch out for bridges (they can sheet up with black ice in no time and nothing short of studded tires can help you). Make sure you have some fun in some deep snow too! It's a blast!

 

As others have said. If you live in an area with heavy snow, it may be a good idea to invest in some good winter tires, i.e., duratracs or get your tires siped.

 

Akso 4hi will help you stop faster, by driving the front wheels it will stop the ABS from kick ing on so quickly. Keeps the tires rolling instead of trying to lock up and slide

 

Indeed, you have to treat the Jeep like any other vehicle in regards to stopping on snow and ice. Leave lots of room and keep your speed within the realm of reason.

When driving in snow less than axle deep, leave all of the traction and ESP nannies on. You may opt to turn them off in exceptionally deep snow. However, I drove through headlight deep snow without turning them off (in 4 high).

Last winter after a 27" snow storm, I drove to my friend's house to help dig him out. To get into his street, I had to drive over a chest-high plowed berm of snow. No trouble at all. Only after I crossed it did I notice that I never shifted out of 2 high....

 

how tall are you?

 

I drive like this in the snow in 4lo of course

 

4Lo isn't best for ice and some snow conditions - 4Hi, and maybe even start with 2nd gear.