Ice...how to?

[Levinoss]

What type of tires do you run (OP)? I'm running Yokohama 31 All terrains and had NO issues this winter on the ice compared to the RT/S's that I had last winter. I spent the first few days of our ice storm up here in Kentucky pulling people out in just 4wd. We were surprised how well it was handling driving on the ice without sliding.

I tried out throwing down some kitty litter on the ice and it really does give some good traction. My step-dads 1ton got stuck and I had to rescue him out of our drive way.

 

[xt master]

Kitty litter works,What else helps if your stuck is shingles.If you find some old ones from someone removing there roof on there house grab a couple of them.

 

[sjlane]

Levonoss, If you asking what type of tire I am using, I just purchased Firestones All Terian 235/75 R15. I bought the YJ in Mid Jan/09. I have yet to have any weather to speak of since I purchased the new tires. However, after the heavey ice strom we had, the YJ did OK on the old tires in about 1 1/2" of ice. But it took me 45 minutes to travel 8 miles(all rural over a mountain). Because I did struggle some, I went and got the new tire. We all generally get more ice than snow anymore were I live in PA. I think a second set of studded back tires may be a good choice. But, I want to see how the firestones run.

If the question was not directed towards, disregard!

Thanks!
Joey

 

[Levinoss]

Levonoss, If you asking what type of tire I am using, I just purchased Firestones All Terian 235/75 R15. I bought the YJ in Mid Jan/09. I have yet to have any weather to speak of since I purchased the new tires. However, after the heavey ice strom we had, the YJ did OK on the old tires in about 1 1/2" of ice. But it took me 45 minutes to travel 8 miles(all rural over a mountain). Because I did struggle some, I went and got the new tire. We all generally get more ice than snow anymore were I live in PA. I think a second set of studded back tires may be a good choice. But, I want to see how the firestones run.

If the question was not directed towards, disregard!

Thanks!
Joey

(OP) stands for Original Poster :redface:

 

[81jeep]

I have always just kept a bag of ice melt salt in the back seat during the winter months so that you can have the best of both worlds(traction and ice melt capabilities).

 

[sjlane]

"OP" Thanks for the information. I am computor capable but do not know all the quick abbreviations. LOL!

sjlane

 

[jps4jeep]

I thought about the chains, But i haven't found one that fits my 35X14.5- 15..

I have a set for winter wheeling, they are actually a little big for my 36's, they are from a dump truck I think. it's pretty cool when they start to spark when climbing rocks.

 

[Rubicon Rich]

Yeah Upstate NY gets alot of ice and snow, I lived there 40 years ago. I now live in the Cascade Mountains of Washington and run a Jeep club for many years. On my TJ, I use Blizzek tires. Awesome tires for ice, even in the mountains. I keep an extra set on rims for when I need them. You don't need chains or studs if you have Blizzaks!