Best way to get out of snow?

Any links to get out of certain situations? I have a TRD OR. 265/70/17 Falken wild peak AT3 tires. (2” lift and air pressure around 30lbs)

was visiting Utah over the weekend and was fine on main trail, as I think that it was used just enough where it was packed pretty hard and had no issues at all.

couldn’t find a great area to turn around and was probably feeling over confident so I just pulled to side and tried to do a 3 (or 5 point turn). As soon as I pulled off main trail, front tires sunk and I was stuck. I was a little unprepared, as I didn’t plan on going that far up and we really weren’t that far from civilization.

I am new to off roading in a truck (I ride dirt bikes a lot). Besides having a winch, traction recovery board, shovel, what is the best driving technique to get out?

I ended up airing down to about 1-2lbs and was surprised how well it got out, but was worried for a bit. I did have it in 4lo, rear lockers ON, and in “mud” mode. Also put my wife on read of bed and backed out (of course telling her to NOT jump off no matter what). The search I found said that airing down doesn’t help in snow, but it sure helped me!!

I’d like to know what to do in future if this ever happens again (along with having the proper tools with us)

thanks

 

Some MaxxTraxx recovery boards or similar. But a friend with a recovery strap helps too. Airing down in deeper snow creates a better contact patch. It's normal to do.

 

Who in the Hell told you airing down won't help in the snow?
Whoever did is a dumbass.

 

Ain't that the truth

 

Air down.
Shovel out.

Gotten myself out of every situation I've ever been with those two things. Been driving/living in the snow since I got my license 22 years ago. Traction boards seem to work (just saw some in action last weekend, much less effort than a shovel!) And a comealong or winch is great to have. If you can't get yourself out with a shovel though, you probably shouldn't be alone!

Also: Always stop pointing downhill if you're in deep!

 

1. A good snow shovel.

2. drop your tire pressure.

I’ve gotten stuck multiple times this winter on some deep stuff (12-16”). I have basically the same setup as you with regard to tires and lift height.

Each time I was stuck I dropped the tire pressure to 18 or so psi (realistically should have done this first, maybe lower) and then dug out the snow until the frame wasn’t hung up, and tires could see ground.

next year I will have a proper deflator and a means to air up, the same shovel (it’s a full size with a square aluminum head so that I can move earth if needed), and traction boards.

down the road when the wallet will allow I will go to a larger tire (255/80 is what I’m looking at).

now I’m no expert but that’s what worked for me this year.

another hot tip is to walk the area before your drive. Snow can be misleading in terms of depth. Last picture is where I parked after getting unstuck in the location in the first photo lol. That was a hill that I slid sideways down and into a ditch. Fun day.

 

Oh yeah, airing down does wonders in the snow.
My 2wd does a ton cause it's so light 10-15 lbs is what I run when I need to get through stuff in indiana.

 

Traction Boards for snow and mud...

https://offroading.com/the-top-5-tire-traction-mats/

 

Experience. Learn how your truck handles in the snow and what it can and can't get out of. Good set of tires and some weight in the bed always helps.

 

Moving to the tropics will get you out of the snow!

 

Move south.

But please stop N of the Fl line.

We overfloweth with transplants now.

 

Air down

Traction boards help, especially when climbing a steep mountain side with mud+slush and snow

 

My experience with my totally stock 2006 TRD OR AC 4WD has found that packed snow under the skid plates can reduce tire contact pressure enough so that movement is impossible. The only way out of that kind of situation is with a snow shovel or a tug from another vehicle. Airing down may not be a solution, but I cannot say that from experience.
I get that airing down creates a better contact patch, but traction is a function of the contact patch AND the weight on the tire. Too little weight, no matter what the contact patch, means no effective traction.
JMNTBHO

 

drive your tires until they are bald. Then move way south and continue to drive said tires until flat. Stay away from snow or ice or standing water. Have another coffee or what ever you consume and watch the others crash and burn. Smile and reflect on the lessons learned. BTW Stay off I80 in the winter or you will die from a 18-wheeler running over your ass as he drives 80mph into the median to only crash into the ass of all the other 18-wheelers who passed him 5 minutes ago.

 

Tire chains

Jeep Rubicon with tire chains vs steep snow covered hill - YouTube

Work great in mud too.

Mud Tires? TIRE CHAINS!!! - YouTube

 

Ya. Read that on these forums when I did a quick search after the fact. I kind of chuckled inside since that is exactly how I got out!!

Here is a pic. notice how as soon as I am off the trail, front wheels sunk! (Yes, I’m new at this, but did have enough logic to know what airing down does)

 

You described a condition called high centering. When that happens... shovel.

 

Every time I get stuck in my Driveway Just takes some shoveling .

No matter who you look at things 36" of Snow is kinda deep

 

You guys are in a full-on invasion!!!