HUGE Snow Storm...Observations!
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HUGE Snow Storm...Observations!
We got about 30" of snow earlier this week in the Denver Metro area. Of course this meant time to play! She performed flawlessly...almost. 2 days after, there were still huge drifts around to drive through. The highways were well plowed and almost dry. The reason I mention this, is a problem I saw mentioned here before. After driving through a couple of large drifts, I ended up on the highway approaching 70 MPH. Got a horrible wobble, Felt like something was about to break. Remembered the mention of snow build up on the onside of the wheels causing this. I pulled over and cleaned the surprisingly small amount of snow off. Sure enough, this solved the problem. Amazed me that such a small amount of snow could so dramatically throw off the wheel balance. This may only be the Harley 20" ers, but this saved me from a costly trip to the shop for balance-allignment check. Otherwise been having a blast in the snow!!
The cold front kept her warm and the 22" wipers kept the view clear!
The cold front kept her warm and the 22" wipers kept the view clear!
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From: Alaska
I love the urban 4 wheelin. Anchorage had a goodly amount that had me looking for a reason to drive somewhere. Of course, I do that anyway. The snow made it worse. What a blast. I can't wait for the next big dump!
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I have been through all kinds of snow and mud in my dually and have never experienced that, but my truck only has 17.5's. Maybe it is just the larger wheels that get that problem.
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Originally Posted by Toyman
I'm pretty jealous, I'm in the same neck of the wood as bigredtruck. I know I would like to go play, I'm sure he would also.
Enjoy the snow guys.
Toyman
Enjoy the snow guys.
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I posted a topic about this in the Colorado Chapter but it seems no one goes there anymore. I got 30" flat and drifts up to 6 feet. We live on a north-south street and the north wind pushes all the snow right in front of my house. I still have a solid 5ft on the sidewalk that my blower won't even touch. After the plow came by, the drift was up to the top of my trucks windows. I ended up just going through it after I got warmed up. My next door neighbor coudn't beleive I got it out. I spent the afternoon knocking down the drifts on my neighborhood driveways. They appreciated the help. Makes me wish I had the plow option. This beast goes through snow like a hot knife through butter.
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I live south and east of Denver. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would show you my P/S. The engine compartment got completely packed with snow. All you can see is the Power stroke emblem by the fan schroud. It fired right up and performed great... 
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I can't believe you guys are getting around in that stuff. I had my truck out last winter on an untouched logging road. It had about 8 inches of snow and I could not get through it. It just bucked and spun the tires. I just have the stock tires on but could not believe how easy it is to get stuck. I am putting on all terrains on next, maybe that will help. Enjoy the white X-mas and be safe.
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Originally Posted by chili7
The Continental's suck for traction and I mean suck. I went with Goodyear ATS and can go just about anywhere.
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Originally Posted by RJB1
I live south and east of Denver. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would show you my P/S. The engine compartment got completely packed with snow. All you can see is the Power stroke emblem by the fan schroud. It fired right up and performed great...
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This is probably my last winter for awhile in Alaska and I was going to try to tough out the Conti-trac A/T's. I was with my wife and slid through an intersection, mostly driver error. She demanded I get new tires. I hate it when that happens! He he he....