Got stuck on my 16 degree driveway
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Got stuck on my 16 degree driveway
Spent 15min trying to get up my driveway.
16 degree incline for about 20 feet before it levels off, and about 5" of wet, slippery snow.
I tried going in at angle. No luck.
Put it in Snow/Gravel/Mud mode. No luck.
Put in low range. No luck.
Tried going up grass (with snow on it.) No luck.
Finally, backed into neighbors driveway accross from mine and got a running start and hit it at about 15mph and got up.
I'm not an offroader, so am wondering if there is a strategy to succeeding up a slippery 20 ft long 16 degree hill like mine. The truck is capable. im the weak link.
Was fresh snow before my attempts.
Many tracks after many failed attempts
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
16 degree incline for about 20 feet before it levels off, and about 5" of wet, slippery snow.
I tried going in at angle. No luck.
Put it in Snow/Gravel/Mud mode. No luck.
Put in low range. No luck.
Tried going up grass (with snow on it.) No luck.
Finally, backed into neighbors driveway accross from mine and got a running start and hit it at about 15mph and got up.
I'm not an offroader, so am wondering if there is a strategy to succeeding up a slippery 20 ft long 16 degree hill like mine. The truck is capable. im the weak link.
Was fresh snow before my attempts.
Many tracks after many failed attempts
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Some things to try next time
1. Air down your tires to a lower PSI. Try 20 PSI.
2. Swap the tires for a dedicated snow tire, or an all terrain that excels in snow. Look for the 3 peak mountain symbol
3. Consider installing a metal hook on your garage door, and a winch on your truck. Then you can always pull yourself into place. Haha.
1. Air down your tires to a lower PSI. Try 20 PSI.
2. Swap the tires for a dedicated snow tire, or an all terrain that excels in snow. Look for the 3 peak mountain symbol
3. Consider installing a metal hook on your garage door, and a winch on your truck. Then you can always pull yourself into place. Haha.
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clubguy (01-10-2024)
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The OEM Wrangler tires are terrible in snow, especially wet slushy snow. I'm running Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tires on both our Defenders and they have been great in slush, deep snow and ice.
I noticed a set of Michelin winter tires on wheels posted in the classified section: https://landroverforums.com/forum/market/119741
I see they are listed as local pickup in CO. But I bought a set of 20" wheels from someone in the classified section that also noted "local pickup only". I found a UPS Store near the seller and called them to confirm they would be willing to package and ship the wheels to me. I paid the seller by Venmo and had them drop off the wheels at the UPS Store, gave the UPS Store my credit card number and the wheels arrived a few days later.
I noticed a set of Michelin winter tires on wheels posted in the classified section: https://landroverforums.com/forum/market/119741
I see they are listed as local pickup in CO. But I bought a set of 20" wheels from someone in the classified section that also noted "local pickup only". I found a UPS Store near the seller and called them to confirm they would be willing to package and ship the wheels to me. I paid the seller by Venmo and had them drop off the wheels at the UPS Store, gave the UPS Store my credit card number and the wheels arrived a few days later.
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The OEM Wrangler tires are terrible in snow, especially wet slushy snow. I'm running Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tires on both our Defenders and they have been great in slush, deep snow and ice.
I noticed a set of Michelin winter tires on wheels posted in the classified section: https://landroverforums.com/forum/market/119741
I see they are listed as local pickup in CO. But I bought a set of 20" wheels from someone in the classified section that also noted "local pickup only". I found a UPS Store near the seller and called them to confirm they would be willing to package and ship the wheels to me. I paid the seller by Venmo and had them drop off the wheels at the UPS Store, gave the UPS Store my credit card number and the wheels arrived a few days later.
I noticed a set of Michelin winter tires on wheels posted in the classified section: https://landroverforums.com/forum/market/119741
I see they are listed as local pickup in CO. But I bought a set of 20" wheels from someone in the classified section that also noted "local pickup only". I found a UPS Store near the seller and called them to confirm they would be willing to package and ship the wheels to me. I paid the seller by Venmo and had them drop off the wheels at the UPS Store, gave the UPS Store my credit card number and the wheels arrived a few days later.
For now, I'll try swapping into my BFG KTOs. Will be better, though I understand not as great as a Nokian or pure snow tire.
The aggravating part about it was when two of my neighbors came out to watch the show as I struggled to get into my Driveway. (They drive a Buick sedan, VW Atlas and Subarus and have flat driveways.) When I finally managed to get into my driveway, both guys just had to walk over and comment on how the "big tough Land Rover" wasn't so tough afterall. I explained to both that the truck is more than capable, but it was my street tires and my own lack of offroad skill that was the problem. But they wouldn't budge. They both laughed and said I paid too much for a "tough looking" car. I wanted to punch them.
Last edited by Trailmix; 01-10-2024 at 09:47 AM.
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paule (01-10-2024)