4x2 in the snow solution?

Hi all, just found your forum.

Got my Tundra when I lived in sunny San Diego, but now that I’m in Idaho, the snowy weather is making me wish i sprung for the 4x4.

aside from selling and getting one with 4x4, does anyone else have solutions for those slippery days in the snow? (Besides snow chains!)

glad to be here!

-j

 

I live in Minnesota and don't shift to 4x4 much. You need snow-rated tires and rear-wheel steering.

 

Welcome to the forum.

Your best bet for winter driving in a 2WD truck is going to be dedicated snow tires, as they will vastly outperform even the best 3 Peak Snow Rated all terrains, and then you'll want some weight secured in the bed.

 

Secure some sand bags in the bed of your truck right over the axels.

 

Sandbags and snow tires it is! Thanks

 

Welcome from So Cal

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Where I never have to deal with that much snow!

 

No chains, and no selling?? If I was you then I would park it during the Winter months and then get the truck out of hibernation when the bears come out!


Yup like stated above, snow tires and weight in the bed. Good luck! When the snow is deep don’t drive the truck!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Get some really good snow tires, add some weight over the rear axle, be smart when choosing path in deep snow, and a little bit of luck. You'll be just fine.

 

Since you're getting snow tires, maybe consider the opton of getting rims as well so you have a dedicated set. More expense and the space needed to store the extra set are some considerations. I do have an extra set of LTD rims in my uhaul storage unit but I decided against putting on snow tires on them. I also have them listed forsale but they are 6 lugs so no use to you. Maybe I'll get either a set of taller AT/mud tires or dedicated hwy/towing tires for this set if it doesn't sell.

 

If you're going to be in Idaho for an extended period of time, might be worth it to sell and buy a truck with 4x4. Thats what I would do at least

 

I drive a 2wd van through the Canadian winters .

Studded tires if you can with your local laws. If not dedicated winter tires , not all seasons or al terrains.id recommend Nokian hakkas amazing tire.

Then weight in the bed. Tie down some sand bags or similar over the rear axel.

Thatll get you through most things , chains can help during extreme weather but you shouldn't be driving a 2wd truck if you need chains. Good way to end up in the ditch or oncoming traffic when you accelerate and your rear end swings out.

A more expensive option is a locker, a limited slip rear end allows both tires to getpowerwhen the rear end slips. And a locker allows you to turn it on and off as needed. Both make a massive difference vs our open differential sending power to one wheel.