Snow Driving

[Illnasty]

Hey guys,

I'm looking forward to losing the trucks snow virginity this year. How do these trucks handle in white stuff?

 

[ISU-152]

Depends mostly on the tires. Just pop her in 4hi and go. Should have no problems accelerating. Just don't get too cocky when it comes to braking. These are heavy trucks to stop

 

[cmc76]

its all in the tires. i have to switch to my winter tires, ive been putting it off. I have to say, after years of driving a 3500 cummins in the snow, i look back and although the ride and comfort was garbage , it did handle the snow better than the tahoe.

 

[abond2014]

mine too is in for its first Virgin Snow fall, I can say im certainly looking forward to it

 

[63Blackseries]

Just don't slam on the brakes!

 

[MTVP]

2017 Escalade Premium went through some snow in MI. today. No snow tires, heading for FL. Sunday! Snow tires not needed.

 

[BlackDenaliXL]

Just drove from east of Toronto to Florida, and the first 4 hours of the trip was in a snow storm with a mix of snow and slush on the ground.

Yukon xl denali with Michelin Defenders and 4hi had no issues.

 

[sumo]

I throw a set of blizzak 17 for winter. I get around just fine in 2wd with 6 inches of snow

 

[Yukon John]

We're headed to Dallas and Central Oklahoma for the Holidays. I MIGHT be able to give you my assessment after that trip.

I will offer this however...my Yukon with 2WD does a great job in loose beach sand....I just have to remember to manually start out in 2nd gear so as not to dig in.

I lived in Cleveland for a few winters...don't miss the snow.

 

[Illnasty]

Educate me, what's the difference between switching to AWD vs 4HI? I don't tow anything but why would I use one over the other? I'm coming from a 2002 Denali which is AWD, no option to switch out of that so this is new to me.

 

[YukonandtheHOE]

Awd and 4hi are the same thing, just awd's have no option for 2wd. Auto is when the truck monitor's wheel slippage and engages 4x4 when its needed

ever noticed how the gear selector
Can be easily be pushed into neutral? that is designed for driving on ice. In the event your wheels are locked up on ice, use the neutral bump to cut power to the wheels and lightly pump the breaks.

 

[cardude2000]

Awd and 4hi are the same thing, just awd's have no option for 2wd. Auto is when the truck monitor's wheel slippage and engages 4x4 when its needed

ever noticed how the gear selector
Can be easily be pushed into neutral? that is designed for driving on ice. In the event your wheels are locked up on ice, use the neutral bump to cut power to the wheels and lightly pump the breaks.

Pump brakes? I haven't heard that since the pre ABS days.




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[YukonandtheHOE]

Pump brakes? I haven't heard that since the pre ABS days.




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Haha old habbits die hard, ill pump the shit outta my brakes on slippery surfaces.

 

[MTVP]

Haha ,ABS does not always make you stop a shorter distance on ice or snow. But you can at least steer into what you're going to hit. Or caught a break and miss it.
Old school was why you were pumping the brakes to get some steering back.
All of which has nothing to do with AWD vs. 4WD. A thread seldom stays on point.

 

[ISU-152]

Driving in snow isnt hard. Just drive appropriately. That's it. If you are unsure of the conditions find a small side street and do a quick brake check to see what your stopping distance is. Our trucks wont have issues accelerating as long as you have the appropriate tires. 4x4 or 2x

Also err on the side of stopping for yellow lights first if it's safer. There's always that one last guy who will want to turn in front of you...just mind who's behind you. Also don't take corners too hard...the mid-high center of gravity will carry you sideways.

Bout all a Canadian can say

 

[Fosscore]

^^This. Good info to follow, even for experienced drivers.

My mom was all about the brake pumping action in snow, heavy rain, dust storms....still sticks with me mostly to warn off the idiots coming up my tail on the race track known as I-95.

 

[ISU-152]

Actually I could add a couple more points. Keep your distance and concentrate on "reading" the play.

If you're driving in the right lane in the city expect more stops for people making right turns...thats usually why they are there. Same goes for the dreaded left lane turn with no turn lane

If the winter is really bad I'll take my tires down from 35-32 psi as well

 

[YukonandtheHOE]

Haha ,ABS does not always make you stop a shorter distance on ice or snow. But you can at least steer into what you're going to hit. Or caught a break and miss it.
Old school was why you were pumping the brakes to get some steering back.
All of which has nothing to do with AWD vs. 4WD. A thread seldom stays on point.

This isn't a Snow and ice driving thread?

 

[ISU-152]

This isn't a Snow and ice driving thread?

Agreed....one would have to assume I havnt pulled my abs fuse lol

 

[YukonandtheHOE]

Agreed....one would have to assume I havnt pulled my abs fuse lol

Lol Everyone know's you can't do sweet jumps with the abs fuse in