SCARY!!!!
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
SCARY!!!!
I live in greenwood indiana, and this morning we got cover in snow, which i have been waiting for since i lifted my xj, the scary part about driving into work was snow covered roads, that have not been plowed, i was all over the road, it felt like i was on ice?????????? Anyone experience this? Is it due to the truck is 2 light?????? Or would lockers help? Thanks
#2
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Power Tech I-6. TB spacer, 0630 head conversion
Slow down!! Muders suck in the snow (less then 6"). 4WD is only there to get you going not to stop you. If you have a 242 T-case you can just leave it in full-time 4wd. A rear Locker will only make it worse( or funner), causing you to fish tail.
#5
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
I think its because of the tire width. Traction has alot to do with weight over surface area, so a light jeep with alot of tire surface makes it float a little bit. Maybe try adding some weight to the back end, or going to a narrower tire.
#6
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: W-PA
Posts: 3,883
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
4 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I live in greenwood indiana, and this morning we got cover in snow, which i have been waiting for since i lifted my xj, the scary part about driving into work was snow covered roads, that have not been plowed, i was all over the road, it felt like i was on ice?????????? Anyone experience this? Is it due to the truck is 2 light?????? Or would lockers help? Thanks
#7
::CF Administrator::
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Okc area
Posts: 10,039
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
11 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
This is why I always suggest having some good AT's for the winter..MT's suck in the winter. Once I get me some good MT's I will have some good AT's on rims for next winter and once winter weather sets in AT's will go on. Then I can toss it in fulltime 4wd and go all over with ease.
Trending Topics
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Power Tech I-6. TB spacer, 0630 head conversion
Having a winter set is a very good idea. My winter tires are 265/75/15 Generals on stock wheels. My others are 31x10.5 Dick Cepek Mud Country on TJ Canyon’s. But still need to drive slow.
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: northwest Indiana USA
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1990 laredo
Model: Cherokee
tire rack has a set of cheap snows for you. Continental makes a damn good tire. Being that you are in IN you will get them fast too, tire rack is based in IN.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=S&search=true
I have run dedicated snow tires on my RWD car and the difference is night and day VS all seasons, if you have to drive a lot in the winter and can afford 2 sets of wheels and tires I highly recommend snow tires for the winter.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=S&search=true
I have run dedicated snow tires on my RWD car and the difference is night and day VS all seasons, if you have to drive a lot in the winter and can afford 2 sets of wheels and tires I highly recommend snow tires for the winter.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shelby5041
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
50
12-26-2023 09:09 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)