2006-12-03 15:05:21 · 6 answers · asked by strkrs4 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Kitty litter helps with traction or tire chains or sometimes sand or hay. I keep a bag of kitty litter in my trunk during the winter along with a shovel and road hazard kit.
2006-12-03 15:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by tdakpj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have something that will help give grip (sand or kitty litter) don't over power the grip you already have. That means don't mash the gas and spin your tires, that will get you nowhere in a hurry. With an auto transmission this is easier but just let your vehicle idle and it should move off whatever ice you're on. With a manual transmission, it's trickier but can be done. Bald tires don't help any so if you're in need of a new set of rubber for your vehicle, get a more aggresive tread pattern than you already have, it helps. I've never had any luck with studded tires but they might be an option for you. Tire chains work very well.
2006-12-03 15:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by rollinjukebox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the cover from the trunk that is used to cover up stuff like your spare tire. Dig space underneath the wheel where you have the ice. push the cover under the wheel to serve as traction.. Get in your car and turn the wheel in the direction of the cover and away from more ice. Slowly step on the gas and try to get out of the ice.
2006-12-03 15:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by m_harvery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try and throw your floor mats under the wheels if you don't have anything else. Make sure your wheels are pointed straight. Try to get rolling before you use the gas pedal. All the other tips on here are good as well.
2006-12-03 15:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by James B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kitty litter helps .
2006-12-03 15:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand under your tires.
2006-12-03 15:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by lucky 13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋