Driving in the snow

hondarider227 · 12-07-2006, 01:58 PM

Hello everyone. Have not been around for awile. I am going up to lake tahoe for a week. I have BFG AT 315-75-17 on my titan. 4Wd I was told as long as the tire says M+S on them I should not need chains. I know there are people on here that drive In nasty weather all the time. Feedback would be great. Do I put it in 4 high if it gets nasty and take my time without chains or should I get chains just in case

The Dude · 12-07-2006, 02:02 PM

Yes, get chains. The locals all have them.

kartman · 12-07-2006, 02:04 PM

When I had a 4wd I never bothered with chains and never really needed them. Those tires should be fine.

Burly · 12-07-2006, 02:32 PM

4x4 don't mean sh!t when your in ice! Chains are a good thing.

Bend · 12-07-2006, 02:36 PM

Put about 150-200 lbs in the back over the rear axle. Sand bags or even boxes of kitty litter works fine.

4H should work fine 99% of the time. Still, chains are nice to have. They are great in getting you out of situations that you got into with 4 wheel drive. Also, remember, when in 4 wheel drive, use the chains on the front wheels.

Good luck.

**Helinut1970** · 12-07-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hondarider227

Hello everyone. Have not been around for awile. I am going up to lake tahoe for a week. I have BFG AT 315-75-17 on my titan. 4Wd I was told as long as the tire says M+S on them I should not need chains. I know there are people on here that drive In nasty weather all the time. Feedback would be great. Do I put it in 4 high if it gets nasty and take my time without chains or should I get chains just in case

I was at Tahoe last year and rented a Durango and a Armada. The Armada did real good with the all seasons and the durango did terrible with all seasons on. Around town you will do just fine there. But if you plan on going over the passes there I would not go without a set of chains. Do not underestimate the need for them on the passes. There are checkpoints there and will need either chains or 4X4 to pass. I dont think I saw anyone going up to the pass without chains 4x4 or not.Good luck! Here is what we encountered there last year

tillery444 · 12-07-2006, 05:03 PM

Last year I was at big bear in the middle of a storm, in my 4x4 and chains were not required, had no problems! I have heard that some places require chains regardless, so I would call ahead. Have fun, it's to bad Hooli and SD won't be there to pull out.

hondarider227 · 12-07-2006, 05:52 PM

Ya I do need those two to get me out. Going to Ocotillo for new years leaving on Friday before new years you guys want to go again. Come out atleast saterday night go 4x and bbq