2wd Ranger in snow?

[tbirdscott]

You're allowed studs here and I'll likely get my tires studded, I'm not too sure on tire chains, I know plow and semi trucks can use them and I've seen a few other vehicles with them but not in the city. I'll be getting snow tires, all seasons are a joke, here at least.

Thanks for all the great ideas guys.

Scott

 

[AllanD]

Just remember that that particular law in Michigan or Illinois only applies
to vehicles registered in those states.

If conditions are bad enough that you need chains to move,
then there isn't going to be anyone able to follow you WITHOUT
THEM when you drive with them anyway....

I have 4wheel drive, limited slip diff, Good tires for snow (A/T-KO's)
And the very next thing on my truck "wish list" is NOT a front limited slip but
set of tire chains for my truck ALL FOUR WHEELS!

Under snowy conditions here in PA when a winter "snow emergency" is declared
you MUST HAVE Snow tires or chains or you can be ticketed, though in practice you'd only get ticketed if you got stuck.

Snow tires only go so far and are just as useless as anything else on ice.
with chains you are unstoppable... atleast until you get high centered
on packed snow.

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[ngzcaz]

Sounds like your choice of tires are a bit wide. A wider tire w/out weight is worse than a narrower tire. I'll let you know how a L/S works after this winter. I had one installed last week. Nothing to test it on so far. NOT complaining here in NE Pa. Dedicated snow tires, a little weight and a light foot are the way to go.

Dont go too wide on the front as well. It will just push you straight when trying to go around a turn.

 

[Bill]

M+S on vehicle or carry chains if there is snow or ice on the roads in California. You don't have to have chains installed unless it is posted on the highway. With the sloshy snow here in California, you pretty much aren't going to make much progress without chains or good tires as you drive up into the snow.

So far no problems with the Ranger in the snow. The rear end is a little bit of a slippery experience in the lower elevations where the snow is watery. Up higher where there is dry powder, little slipping in the rear. I keep a full take of gas when I drive in the snow. I have only driven the new Ranger in some very light snow so far this year. Not enough to cause any driving difficulty. Hopefully the weight of a camper shell will help.

 

[ngzcaz]

Since chains are being mentioned quite a bit it would help to know what type one is talking about. To an old timer like me, chains mean CHAINS, as in cross linked, heavy as hell, max speed 40 or so mph chains. There are also wire type devices kinda like a bunch of springs that are also used. They dont compare to regular chains but are better than just snow tires. Some people refer to them as chains but......

 

[Simple_serf]

I was looking at chains that are the same pattern and size (link size) as used on plow trucks.

Gotta do it right.

 

[Bill]

I've never seen chains rated at that speed. I guess you could get away with going that fast if the snow on the roadway is thick enough, but if the links hit the pavement too hard you will hammer them out as well as wear them out.

 

[rickcdewitt]

if you find out the stud # when you get those tires you can put them in yourself as well as take them out when the ice is gone.