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

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  • čas přidán 24. 08. 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!

Komentáře • 75

  • @mikethomas7138
    @mikethomas7138 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @mejkkg
    @mejkkg Před rokem +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  Před rokem +3

      Be safe! I can relate to that!

    • @ttteg-tq8ln
      @ttteg-tq8ln Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

      AEV JL wheels and 315/70r17

    • @AustinH7
      @AustinH7 Před rokem +2

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

    • @mejkkg
      @mejkkg Před rokem +1

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

  • @mitchellhott
    @mitchellhott Před rokem +3

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

  • @bobward3777
    @bobward3777 Před rokem +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

  • @macaddict5899
    @macaddict5899 Před rokem +3

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

  • @Avidav
    @Avidav Před rokem +4

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

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Před rokem

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

  • @hartman4922
    @hartman4922 Před rokem +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

  • @jcam783
    @jcam783 Před rokem +1

    Looks like so much fun !

  • @discover4x4
    @discover4x4 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Jeepthings
    @Jeepthings Před rokem +2

    Wrangler love

  • @off-roadingexplained8417

    Awesome!

  • @thedealer799
    @thedealer799 Před rokem +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.

  • @JL_OVRLND
    @JL_OVRLND Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Oikodomosss
    @Oikodomosss Před rokem +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

  • @keithlea6804
    @keithlea6804 Před rokem +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.

  • @canyonrunner
    @canyonrunner Před rokem +2

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

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Před rokem +2

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

  • @johncarrillo3518
    @johncarrillo3518 Před 11 měsíci

    Very good

  • @jonnyspeed
    @jonnyspeed Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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.

    • @53andME
      @53andME Před rokem

      Good to know!!

  • @russwhitney3459
    @russwhitney3459 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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.

  • @Olive-oilien
    @Olive-oilien Před rokem +2

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

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @8chavales
    @8chavales Před rokem

    En la nieve hay q bajar presiones igual que en arena

  • @JayBow-lc8ek
    @JayBow-lc8ek Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      Thanks! Winch is Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K

  • @ca7889
    @ca7889 Před rokem

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

  • @WolfOverland
    @WolfOverland Před rokem +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  Před rokem +2

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

  • @53andME
    @53andME Před rokem

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

    • @marki61422
      @marki61422 Před rokem

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

  • @YouTubeFunHandle
    @YouTubeFunHandle Před rokem +1

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

  • @hansm5690
    @hansm5690 Před rokem +2

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

  • @forza388
    @forza388 Před rokem +1

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

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Před rokem +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

  • @heavyhitta52
    @heavyhitta52 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Don’t these ya hoos know about chains!!

  • @oo-ud7qb
    @oo-ud7qb Před rokem +2

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

  • @Auxbeam
    @Auxbeam Před rokem +2

    Hi Do you need some great lighting for your car to help you better driving, off-road? We're the pro auto lighting manufacturer for nearly 20 year and we're looking for sponsorship!

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Před rokem +3

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

  • @darrenmajeski808
    @darrenmajeski808 Před 7 měsíci

    Chains

  • @Marc-nc9yv
    @Marc-nc9yv Před rokem

    Falkin AT3 with three peaks way better than KO2 in snow

    • @SeekTheOpen
      @SeekTheOpen  Před rokem

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

  • @JEEP-N-DIRT
    @JEEP-N-DIRT Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

    • @JEEP-N-DIRT
      @JEEP-N-DIRT Před rokem +1

      @@SeekTheOpen Exactly.

  • @OvertAlpaca9879
    @OvertAlpaca9879 Před rokem

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

  • @tedsamuels3203
    @tedsamuels3203 Před rokem

    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 ?

  • @ejr5480
    @ejr5480 Před 8 měsíci +1

    These clowns always stop at the wrong places.