2022 snow/ice build up

[ChrisG]

We live in Michigans upper peninsula, about 225 miles north of Green Bay WI. Typically we get 200-300” of snow per year. One thing I’ve noticed on our RST with 22” wheels is the snow build up in the wheel wells is constant, tires start to rub and it needs cleaning out. Most nights it falls off in the garage but it stil needs regular cleaning. Just a few pics to show this, and I’ll add winter tires next season. I love the Tahoe just an fyi.

 

[ChrisG]

Why would a post need approval that’s weird

 

[Banks22]

Wow that’s a lot of build up. We’re down in the thumb and do not get build up like that. We also have had a very mild winter so far tho. Spray some pam lol

 

[89Suburban]

Holy crap LOL.

 

[Matt Wilson II]

We live in Michigans upper peninsula, about 225 miles north of Green Bay WI. Typically we get 200-300” of snow per year. One thing I’ve noticed on our RST with 22” wheels is the snow build up in the wheel wells is constant, tires start to rub and it needs cleaning out. Most nights it falls off in the garage but it stil needs regular cleaning. Just a few pics to show this, and I’ll add winter tires next season. I love the Tahoe just an fyi.

Ran into the same issue with our last snow storm in upstate NY. Wheel wells and on the tubular side steps of my Z71. The area at the base of the windshield wipers is an ice magnet as well.

 

[Banks22]

It’s probably the tires, my Silverado has the 22’s with Alenza’s and build up sucks on them

 

[Stbentoak]

Actually, I think it is the felt type liners of the wheel wells. They are used to keep road noise down, but ice and snow adhere to them vs a hard plastic liner that with one good bump would fracture it out...

 

[Joseph Garcia]

As @Banks22 suggested, clean the fender liners real well, and then spray them heavily with Pam or Weber Grille Spray.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I use Pam on my snow blower chute. Keeps the snow from building up/sticking like that.

 

[Steebu]

Is there a particular flavor you guys prefer? I’m partial to butter or olive oil. Not a fan of coconut oil flavored snow.

 

[EvergreenZ71]

Avoid the butter flavor … don’t eat yellow snow.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I use Pam on my snow blower chute. Keeps the snow from building up/sticking like that.

So do I. It really works well, particularly in the heavy wet snow.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Avoid the butter flavor … don’t eat yellow snow.

 

[Steebu]

Avoid the butter flavor … don’t eat yellow snow.

Ah, that’s a really good point. This forum is awesome!

 

[Toasty]

Pam? Definitely won't last as long as regular silicone spray.

 

[218UpNorth]

We live in Michigans upper peninsula, about 225 miles north of Green Bay WI. Typically we get 200-300” of snow per year. One thing I’ve noticed on our RST with 22” wheels is the snow build up in the wheel wells is constant, tires start to rub and it needs cleaning out. Most nights it falls off in the garage but it stil needs regular cleaning. Just a few pics to show this, and I’ll add winter tires next season. I love the Tahoe just an fyi.

Northern Minnesota here. Both of my tail light assemblies have to be replaced because the ice formed around the cable and got so heavy it snapped the plug inside the assembly.

 

[Dustindu4]

My 22 denali just had wheel well buildup like this. It was pretty bad. My 17 yukon didn't do that

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Pam isn't gonna help these new ones, the wheel well liners are felt, not plastic like the old ones...OP mentioned that above. I noticed it too, and I am only at 634 miles. Up side is it is fairly easy to clean out...

 

[the understudy]

We live in Michigans upper peninsula, about 225 miles north of Green Bay WI. Typically we get 200-300” of snow per year. One thing I’ve noticed on our RST with 22” wheels is the snow build up in the wheel wells is constant, tires start to rub and it needs cleaning out. Most nights it falls off in the garage but it stil needs regular cleaning. Just a few pics to show this, and I’ll add winter tires next season. I love the Tahoe just an fyi.

I'm in the lower peninsula and have noticed the exact same issue. One area, in particular, is the rear bumper and even around the exhaust/muffler. The rear bumper I've dropped ice chunks the size of basketballs out of there.

Recently picked up some mud flaps that I'm going to put on but we're basically at the end of our snowy season aside from an event in late March-early April, which seems to be a regular occurrence the past few years.

Actually, I think it is the felt type liners of the wheel wells. They are used to keep road noise down, but ice and snow adhere to them vs a hard plastic liner that with one good bump would fracture it out...

I completely agree that the felt liners are a huge factor if not the main factor. Salt and ice really stick nicely to the inside of them.

Once I get the mud flaps on (aftermarket, not factory) I'll report back.

 

[drmoose]

I'm in the lower peninsula and have noticed the exact same issue. One area, in particular, is the rear bumper and even around the exhaust/muffler. The rear bumper I've dropped ice chunks the size of basketballs out of there.

Recently picked up some mud flaps that I'm going to put on but we're basically at the end of our snowy season aside from an event in late March-early April, which seems to be a regular occurrence the past few years.

I completely agree that the felt liners are a huge factor if not the main factor. Salt and ice really stick nicely to the inside of them.

Once I get the mud flaps on (aftermarket, not factory) I'll report back.

mud flaps no a decent job of keeping it off the area behind the wheel, but the wheel-wells fill very badly. I am getting a new vehicle soon, and I am gonna try and spray the felt when it is brand new, with a healthy dose of silicone spray see if that helps. I was just in snow and very cold, and there was less that 1/2" between the tire and ice build up, and it does not come off.