Snow Wheeling?! What You Need To Know Before You Take Your Jeep In Snow!

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • If you want to go snow wheeling make sure you are prepared! I take my 2 door Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon to northern Michigan to do some off-roading at Rockys and Valleys off-road park and attend Discover 4x4 Adventures' annual event called Snow
    seektheopen@gmail.com
    #snow #offroad #jeepWay Dude!

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  • @mejkkg
    @mejkkg Рік тому +28

    I've been doing a little snow wheeling alone in Utah in my Gladiator lately. It's sometimes scary! I need a winch so bad! Need a new font bumper first. I'm out here camping alone in the snow right now. I have to, it's my therapy.

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +3

      Be safe! I can relate to that!

    • @ttteg-tq8ln
      @ttteg-tq8ln Рік тому +2

      Great video as always! Tire size and wheel name and size please. Can’t find it again in the other videos. My two door should be done being built in a couple months hopefully. If I’m not mistaken you got 35’s with no lift. Think you will ever do a lift?

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +1

      AEV JL wheels and 315/70r17

    • @AustinH7
      @AustinH7 Рік тому +2

      Get a winch!!! Seriously it can save your life!

    • @mejkkg
      @mejkkg Рік тому +1

      @@AustinH7 it's definitely the first thing I plan on doing to it.

  • @macaddict5899
    @macaddict5899 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the ride along, it's time to start making plans for my own adventure.

  • @mikethomas7138
    @mikethomas7138 10 місяців тому +2

    frozen ground, it's amazing how much traction i can get, but watch out when the sun comes out later in the day and the frozen ground turns into mud and can change everything.

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 9 місяців тому +1

    I thought first tracks in new snow only mattered to skiers or boarders, not car drivers!!!! Duh!!!!

  • @mitchellhott
    @mitchellhott Рік тому +3

    Another thing everyone should know. It’s fun as hell lol

  • @bobward3777
    @bobward3777 Рік тому +2

    Here in the GREAT PNW AKA WASHINGTON STATE we use M/T. Mud tires in the mountain snow they work way better than any bfg all terrain. Neve would have pulled winch line with the correct tires

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 9 місяців тому +1

    These clowns always stop at the wrong places.

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 9 місяців тому +1

    Don’t these ya hoos know about chains!!

  • @hartman4922
    @hartman4922 Рік тому +4

    Not a bad vid bro. Some great tire tips, that being said, IMHO, BFG AT's are THE best all around trail tire. Couple things to note, A......4LOW is your friend. B...........when winching, you really don't need to spin your tires. this may slide you sideways, (trees), when you don't want to and/or dig you deeper, (high-center). Provided your winch is adequately powered, let the winch do most of the work. Cheers..........G

  • @russwhitney3459
    @russwhitney3459 Рік тому +4

    Could you have used a traction board to get out instead of a winch (at least the first time when you centered on the bump)? Thanks for the video!

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +3

      If I had used boards before I got stuck as a ramp then probably, but I doubt they would’ve worked after getting stuck, would not have fit in between the tire and step and putting up front wouldn’t do much, needed momentum or to be pulled forward hard.

  • @Avidav
    @Avidav Рік тому +4

    This channel is amazing! Wonderful content, deserves so many subs.

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому

      Thanks! ✌️will definitely keep going. Share with your friends!

  • @WolfOverland
    @WolfOverland Рік тому +3

    Wondering how the downhill slide went with the Jeeps abs system. Did you hold the brake all the way down or just let the gearing do all the work?

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +2

      The downhill assist is fine, makes a lot of noises. I prefer to put it in 4L 1st gear and let it roll

  • @Auxbeam
    @Auxbeam Рік тому +2

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    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +3

      Hey! Yes that would be great 👍. How can I get in contact with you?

  • @JEEP-N-DIRT
    @JEEP-N-DIRT Рік тому +2

    Another great one buddy. I too have a goal of more subscribers on my channel jeepNdirt. I'm shooting for 100000 and really close now with only 99947 left to go. Lol. Seriously, I love your channel.

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It’s all about the journey, right?! Lol 😂

    • @JEEP-N-DIRT
      @JEEP-N-DIRT Рік тому +1

      @@SeekTheOpen Exactly.

  • @jonnyspeed
    @jonnyspeed Рік тому +2

    Something I don't understand... Why don''t more Jeep owners run actual Winter tires? A proper set of Blizzaks would outperform A/T tires in snow and be a HUGE improvement on ice for daily driving. We run Blizzaks on our JLU and it is really good. We don't do much snow wheeling so not sure about that, but I see Jeeps sliding around on the roads all around here in NE Ohio in the Winter. A/T tire suck on ice compared to a dedicated Winter tire. Just wonder why more people don't run them?

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +4

      Winter tires do not handle being aired down well, thin sidewalls, and tread pattern does not grab and grip the terrain you find off-road. Also not made in off-road tires sizes (for the reason mentioned). A three peak rated A/T will not slip and slide on winter roads.

    • @jonnyspeed
      @jonnyspeed Рік тому +1

      @@SeekTheOpen that’s a good point, but an A/T tire vs. A Winter tire on ice is no competition. The Winter will destroy the A/T in grip and stopping on ice. I guess it comes down to where you do most of your driving. Around me in NE Ohio Jeeps spend most of their time on road. We have to go looking for off-road trails. Either way, didn’t mean to sidetrack the conversation. Just found the channel. Like the content so far.

    • @BIKESnSKILLETS
      @BIKESnSKILLETS Рік тому

      Good to know!!

  • @Jeepthings
    @Jeepthings Рік тому +2

    Wrangler love

  • @canyonrunner
    @canyonrunner Рік тому +2

    I like the background percussion music at ~ 9:56. Isn't that the Al Gore Rhythm?

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! It’s not, I get my all music for videos from SoundStripe.

  • @hansm5690
    @hansm5690 Рік тому +2

    Q., size tires and rims? it look like 16inch rims....

  • @JayBow-lc8ek
    @JayBow-lc8ek Рік тому +2

    I really like the looks of ur jeep what kind of winch are u using ? I have an older jk just love a nice clean stock look .

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому

      Thanks! Winch is Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K

  • @keithlea6804
    @keithlea6804 Рік тому +2

    Your tires really start to get traction under 10 psi
    I run 6 psi on my 96 Cherokee. When i had my rock buggy i could run 2 psi without loosening a bead. Just keep in mind to be easy on the skinny pedal with low air pressure.

  • @discover4x4
    @discover4x4 Рік тому +2

    Subscribed! Keep up the good work and I hope to see you back for Snow Way Dude in 2023

  • @heavyhitta52
    @heavyhitta52 8 місяців тому

    As someone who’s never driven in snow (live in S FLA), were you in 4lo or 4hi?

  • @oo-ud7qb
    @oo-ud7qb Рік тому +2

    has diesel Jeep issues cranking it up at -10 or -20 degree ?

  • @Oikodomosss
    @Oikodomosss Рік тому +1

    When you're riding with M/T's in thee snow you just need more power to spin the wheel and get rid of the snow in the threads

  • @Olive-oilien
    @Olive-oilien Рік тому +2

    Good video! You’ll get to 1k subs before you know it

  • @off-roadingexplained8417
    @off-roadingexplained8417 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @thedealer799
    @thedealer799 Рік тому +1

    As someone that has been "solo" in the snow for 5 seasons my biggest tip I would give is try 5 psi don't be scared.

  • @YouTubeFunHandle
    @YouTubeFunHandle Рік тому +1

    Very cool! Could the tire pressure even lower? maybe 10 psi?

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +1

      definitely, I go down to 10 often

  • @forza388
    @forza388 Рік тому +1

    What about winter snow tires? I'm a novice and have no idea.

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому +3

      Winter tires don’t come in the sizes I would run on a Wrangler. Even if they did a good all-terrain tire with 3 peak snow ratings will be better on and off road for a Wrangler. Can’t go wrong with KO2 or Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

  • @jcam783
    @jcam783 Рік тому +1

    Looks like so much fun !

  • @JL_OVRLND
    @JL_OVRLND 8 місяців тому

    Really like the video! nice stuff. you made a new subscriber! cheers!

  • @darrenmajeski808
    @darrenmajeski808 8 місяців тому

    Chains

  • @8chavales
    @8chavales Рік тому

    En la nieve hay q bajar presiones igual que en arena

  • @BIKESnSKILLETS
    @BIKESnSKILLETS Рік тому

    Drove mine on the snow paved road did not like. Scary slippery

    • @marki61422
      @marki61422 Рік тому

      not made for driving on the snow, should have got yourself a Toyota 4 Runner.

  • @ca7889
    @ca7889 Рік тому

    Great stuff Bro-have yet to get into snow, but any advice is good advice.

  • @Marc-nc9yv
    @Marc-nc9yv Рік тому

    Falkin AT3 with three peaks way better than KO2 in snow

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Рік тому

      KO2s are also three peaks. But yes those AT3W are a top tier tire.

  • @johncarrillo3518
    @johncarrillo3518 Рік тому

    Very good

  • @OvertAlpaca9879
    @OvertAlpaca9879 Рік тому

    Should I keep my 35inch mud hogs for the winter on my Jeep?

  • @tedsamuels3203
    @tedsamuels3203 Рік тому

    This is why I went to a side by side and I can buy 3 for the price of one jeep and maybe a 4 wheeler too ?