ok, living in San Diego, I have never had to drive on snowy/icy roads. But I'm going up to Big Bear and will be needing to drive my Jeep with chains. I have a jeep 2000 sport cherokee 4X.
What is needed to drive this on snow/ice...chains, etc ? Thanks!
2006-12-25 04:52:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
First: Practice putting the chains on at home! Keep some wood blocks in yer jeep.Also, a medium size tarp, or piece of rug, a lantern (Battery) some flares, a shovel, a bag of rock salt, or cinders, or both. Warm coats, gloves, boots, blankets, paper, matches, some sticks of dry wood, and pray it doesn't snow where yer going! A jug of pre-mix anti freeze is a good idea, in case you need it. And emergency phone numbers for the area.
Furthermore, 4-wheel drive doesn't make yer car into a tank! It will NOT keep you from sliding out of control on ice or snow! Only slow, steady speed does that. Do not jam on the brakes in snow or ice-----down-shift to slow down! Do NOT turn sharply on snow or ice! Do not step sharply on the gas pedal either! And, if out on the Interstate, and the road is icy or snow-covered--drive carefully-let the high-speed fools go--you might find them in the ditch a few miles further on!
2006-12-25 05:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by James H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go to Big Bear often. You have a 4x4 so all you really need is some decent all season tires.They clear the roads very well up there and i really dont think that you will need chains.The only time that you might come into ice is after the sun goes down and all the water from the melted snow freezes up. You should have no problems up there.
2006-12-26 07:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by iamagolfspaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really dont need chains with 4 wheel drive unless you got some street tires on it. but if you have good tires that are mad for snow which you can check by looking at the sidewall of the tire it will say m+s which is mud and snow. if you really want you can still get chains but you dont need it. ice is unescapable by everything you just have to be very very careful just dont slam on your breaks when you start sliding cuz it wont do much. um i think thats about it you should be fine especially since your in a jeep haha.
2006-12-26 11:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by jeepaholic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chains will be more of a pain in the a.. then they will help. Just use common sense and TAKE YOUR TIME. Keep in mind that you will not stop very well, so plan things ahead. Break early if needed, but try to use lower gears to keep the speed down.
2006-12-27 19:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by binaryking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chains are way better on ice. They will dig into the ice somewhat. Nothing is great, just hafta go slow and be careful. 4 wheels as oppossed to 2 wheels spinning on ice is all your 4WD will do for you. Do not put the chains on till you need them. will wear them out and is illegal some places to run them with no snow and ice.
2006-12-25 17:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im specific that jeep is gasoline injection and your throtle should be adjusted to intense elevations when you consider that there is far less oxygen up there and the air is less warm and all vehicles tend to act up whilst the circumstances are to chilly. With Ice bringing down the temperature in the motor it mad the oil thicker and exceptionally lots slowed down your motor to a quit. Its such as you attempting to run on a music without warming up and streaching. vehicles are the same way. they'd desire to be warmed up and saved at a undeniable temp to run at its terrific. Its the chilly.
2016-12-15 07:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in ice nothing is good, but in snow 4 wheel drive will be fine just dont oversteer and stay at a safe speed
2006-12-25 04:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by LUE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on ice the 4 wheel drive is useless and you are top heavy use a low gear and let your engine do the barking do not over steer. keep your speed down. good luck
2006-12-25 05:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and if its going to be real icy ,,you,ll need chains to be safe,,you cant out them on ,though until you need them,you cant drive around with them on ,,the dry road will wear them out in a hurry,,you,ll have to wait till there needed to install them on it,,you,ll need help doing this also its not a one person job ,,this is all i can tell you ,,good luck,and be care full,,merry x-mas.
2006-12-25 05:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go slow and don't follow to close to the car in front of you, take your time, just use common sense.
2006-12-25 05:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋