Got stuck on my 16 degree driveway
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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.
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I can confirm the OEM Wranglers are horrible on snow.
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.
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.
This forum should organize a Defender meetup at OP's house. We need a show of force/ strength in numbers. Let's block your neighbors in their driveway with a line of ten jacked up Defenders to establish dominance.
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Sand and bleach. spread some sand where you would track up the driveway. Spray some bleach on the tread of your tires. Bleach makes them sticky (old hot rod trick). As you go up, the sand will stick to you now sticky tires making them kind of studded with sand. Give crap tires good snow/ice traction for a short time.
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GrouseK9 (01-12-2024)
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Sand and bleach. spread some sand where you would track up the driveway. Spray some bleach on the tread of your tires. Bleach makes them sticky (old hot rod trick). As you go up, the sand will stick to you now sticky tires making them kind of studded with sand. Give crap tires good snow/ice traction for a short time.
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Sand and bleach. spread some sand where you would track up the driveway. Spray some bleach on the tread of your tires. Bleach makes them sticky (old hot rod trick). As you go up, the sand will stick to you now sticky tires making them kind of studded with sand. Give crap tires good snow/ice traction for a short time.
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Truth is, yes they're jealous.
They know it.
I know it.
They know I know it.
I have a nice stable and rotate in some rather nice autos every year or two. They used to come over and oggle and drool, but in the past couple years they stopped. No matter how awesome the newest auto is. I had a friend's ferrari 360 parked at my house for 5 weeks while he was out of country and they both pretended not to notice. It's sad. I'm sure they're both very happy with thier choices in cars, as I am definately happy with mine.
Time to go fight some crime.
Cue the Stan Lee cameo...
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Pangea123 (01-10-2024)