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SilveradoDude · 12-19-2009, 10:20 AM

How does your truck handle in the snow and what tires are you running in the snow?

swb85 · 12-19-2009, 10:23 AM

Mine does surprisingly well with 300lbs of sandbags in the back of the bed.

SilveradoDude · 12-19-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

Mine does surprisingly well with 300lbs of sandbags in the back of the bed.

I do the same thing

william-theglassman · 12-19-2009, 10:48 AM

real bad with 2 broke springs on one side and one on the other . replaced both sides then it was ok. that was in ohio. not much worry about snow down here in southern louisiana.

grinch4om · 12-19-2009, 11:03 AM

weight in the back and you are ok...snow tires of course would be ideal...

68 TT · 12-19-2009, 11:34 AM

With siped mud & snow rated tires I almost never needed to put my 90 Z71 into 4x4 and I didn't put any weight in the back with it.

On my 67 C-10 with aggressive snow tires it did OK but the minimal ground clearance caused the tires to lose traction a lot without weight in the back. It needed a bunch of weight in the back to compensate for this but with enough weight it was unstoppable.

I started the winter with a bout 600 pounds of weight right over the rear axle and as it snowed I just packed it down in the bed. A few snow storms into the season and the snow had been packed into a tonneau cover like mass in the bed. I could push through snow plow berms two feet high with it and used it as a plow to clear the unplowed street parking areas in front of my friends house and my old house. It would just push the snow out of the way.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-19-2009, 11:24 AM

I run all terrains on the rear of my 2wd and its got heavy leafs in the rear so i have to put a decent amount of weight in it to get it to do anything onther than slide all over

blazer2007 · 12-19-2009, 11:38 AM

Like crap,no posi

ironroad9c1 · 12-19-2009, 12:01 PM

Mine did ok last night I had 1600 LBS in the bed.

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-19-2009, 12:01 PM

In snow, mine handles great. When there's ice around, my truck handles like an unskilled rider on a unicycle.

Is there anything I can do to help my tires get slightly more traction on ice without going to chains?

**Desert1957** · 12-19-2009, 12:19 PM

open diff , no weight , without a doubt the WORST vehicle I have ever driven in snow...

Desert

68 TT · 12-20-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

In snow, mine handles great. When there's ice around, my truck handles like an unskilled rider on a unicycle.

Is there anything I can do to help my tires get slightly more traction on ice without going to chains?

You can have them siped by the local tire store. Runs under $10 a tire and makes a huge difference on the ice. No effect on the tires performance on dry pavement but it weakens the tread blocks a little if you do any rock crawling.

donut · 12-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Scootin-Studded tires if they are legal in your area.

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-19-2009, 01:14 PM

I've never had a problem, though we don't get snow too often. Mostly just Icy bridges and such.

I wish the truck had the tranny setup my old 69 mustang had. It was an auto (C4) and if you put the selector in 2nd, the car would start off in 2nd, not 1st. Pretty handy in the snow and ice

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-19-2009, 01:38 PM

As far as I know, studs are illegal in my area and I think chains might be as well on a fullsize vehicle.

77shortybawx · 12-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Not so well... i spun out and and put mine in the ditch Thursday night and took out my whole passenger side with the exception of the front fender.

I guess it gives me an excuse to begin constructing it into the truck i've dreamed about.

OJOE · 12-19-2009, 04:04 PM

no problem here in alabama!

ont_guy_38 · 12-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Unless your in deep snow i found posi to suck in the winter,with both rear wheels spinning they always want to just slide sideways into buildings and such...lol....but the posi will keep you going for sure

Dapper Dan · 12-19-2009, 05:08 PM

I just got home from work and it is snowing it's but off. Somewhere over a foot. Getting going takes a little while but once I was rolling it did really well. bf goodrich radial ta only a week old and no weight in back of truck.

KQQL IT · 12-19-2009, 05:13 PM

^That picture just makes me shiver...brrrrr

big10ratrod77 · 12-19-2009, 05:22 PM

my trucks always been good in snow as long as you go slow and no sudden turns and snow tire on the back help alot too

thrtsxchambers · 12-19-2009, 07:09 PM

I tried today and did fine until I had to go up a hill to leave my neighborhood then it was all over for me. I had no weight in the back with cooper cobra tires.

Hottrucks · 12-19-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thrtsxchambers

I tried today and did fine until I had to go up a hill to leave my neighborhood then it was all over for me. I had no weight in the back with cooper cobra tires.

Lmao I could have writen this.....maybe pro streets will help...lmao

thrtsxchambers · 12-19-2009, 08:01 PM

Never thought about snow when it was being built. Thought you guys might get a laugh out my adventure, only reason I attempted it was I wanted to go to a show. Luckily I still have my honda accord for the bad weather, never had a problem with it and guess what tires are on it_cooper cobra_HAHA.

big10ratrod77 · 02-02-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by big10ratrod77

my trucks always been good in snow as long as you go slow and no sudden turns and snow tire on the back help alot too

ok thats a lie i got stuck yesterday, we had 6 inches of snow the one wheel wonder dose it again. i melted all the ice from 1 side by droping it in gear and leting the clutch out but when that side got traction the other side went to spining

so i had 2 get pulled out

the truth of the story is like .5-2 inches my truck dose fine, 6 inches not so good

12-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#1
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12-19-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Mine does surprisingly well with 300lbs of sandbags in the back of the bed. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

12-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
william-theglassman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lake charles louisiana Posts: 94	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? real bad with 2 broke springs on one side and one on the other . replaced both sides then it was ok. that was in ohio. not much worry about snow down here in southern louisiana.

12-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#5
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? weight in the back and you are ok...snow tires of course would be ideal...

12-19-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? With siped mud & snow rated tires I almost never needed to put my 90 Z71 into 4x4 and I didn't put any weight in the back with it. On my 67 C-10 with aggressive snow tires it did OK but the minimal ground clearance caused the tires to lose traction a lot without weight in the back. It needed a bunch of weight in the back to compensate for this but with enough weight it was unstoppable. I started the winter with a bout 600 pounds of weight right over the rear axle and as it snowed I just packed it down in the bed. A few snow storms into the season and the snow had been packed into a tonneau cover like mass in the bed. I could push through snow plow berms two feet high with it and used it as a plow to clear the unplowed street parking areas in front of my friends house and my old house. It would just push the snow out of the way. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,272	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? I run all terrains on the rear of my 2wd and its got heavy leafs in the rear so i have to put a decent amount of weight in it to get it to do anything onther than slide all over __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Like crap,no posi

12-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#9
ironroad9c1 Master Hater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Temple,Tx. Posts: 402	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Mine did ok last night I had 1600 LBS in the bed. Last edited by ironroad9c1; 12-19-2009 at 12:02 PM.

12-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#10
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? In snow, mine handles great. When there's ice around, my truck handles like an unskilled rider on a unicycle. Is there anything I can do to help my tires get slightly more traction on ice without going to chains? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-19-2009, 12:19 PM	#11
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? open diff , no weight , without a doubt the WORST vehicle I have ever driven in snow... Desert

12-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#13
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Scootin-Studded tires if they are legal in your area. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around. Last edited by donut; 12-19-2009 at 12:21 PM.

12-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? I've never had a problem, though we don't get snow too often. Mostly just Icy bridges and such. I wish the truck had the tranny setup my old 69 mustang had. It was an auto (C4) and if you put the selector in 2nd, the car would start off in 2nd, not 1st. Pretty handy in the snow and ice

12-19-2009, 01:38 PM	#15
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? As far as I know, studs are illegal in my area and I think chains might be as well on a fullsize vehicle. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#16
77shortybawx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: belmond Posts: 22	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Not so well... i spun out and and put mine in the ditch Thursday night and took out my whole passenger side with the exception of the front fender. I guess it gives me an excuse to begin constructing it into the truck i've dreamed about. __________________ 1977 Chevy c-10 Scottsdale 1978 Chevy Camaro 1979 Mercury Cougar

12-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#17
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? no problem here in alabama! __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK



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12-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#18
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Unless your in deep snow i found posi to suck in the winter,with both rear wheels spinning they always want to just slide sideways into buildings and such...lol....but the posi will keep you going for sure

12-19-2009, 05:08 PM	#19
Dapper Dan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 171	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? I just got home from work and it is snowing it's but off. Somewhere over a foot. Getting going takes a little while but once I was rolling it did really well. bf goodrich radial ta only a week old and no weight in back of truck. Attached Images

12-19-2009, 05:13 PM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,145	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? ^That picture just makes me shiver...brrrrr __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-19-2009, 05:22 PM	#21
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? my trucks always been good in snow as long as you go slow and no sudden turns and snow tire on the back help alot too __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

12-19-2009, 07:09 PM	#22
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? I tried today and did fine until I had to go up a hill to leave my neighborhood then it was all over for me. I had no weight in the back with cooper cobra tires.

12-19-2009, 08:01 PM	#24
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: 2WD'ers: How does your truck handle in the snow? Never thought about snow when it was being built. Thought you guys might get a laugh out my adventure, only reason I attempted it was I wanted to go to a show. Luckily I still have my honda accord for the bad weather, never had a problem with it and guess what tires are on it_cooper cobra_HAHA.

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