VX Out of Control on Snow....HELP!!!

[Heraclid]

Yikes! Not sure about all of this, but definitely needs looking into. I've steadily been pushing the VX's performance envelope a bit more and so far so good. I did have to get on the brakes real hard twice in about the past week, and both times the VX seemed like it wanted to pull a little to the left. This was not in snow or ice here in FL, of course, and I believe both times it was perfectly dry. My wife's van was pulling hard left on braking not long ago and had a lot of body roll - needed new rotors and the torsion bar was rusted bad and snapped (used to be up in Ohio).

[Dylan19]

Ive been driving my VX in the snow here in Utah for the last three winters and I tell you the stock tires are total crap. When I took my bridgestones off there were at least 2 patches in each tire and in the snow they were useless. I then switched to some Big O dual groove A/T's. They were a little better in the snow but not much. I'm now running on SnowTrakkers which are almost awesome.... almost. Now as for the snow I drive in, those last three winters I ran a ski shop in Park City (Deer Valley, Mid-Mountain). My commute was about 45 mins. in the snow, and the last part was climbing an average of 8-10" usually powder. My only gripe with the VX is that is does spontaneously lose traction at times. I have just randomly slid off the side of the road before...it happens. I think the VX would benefit from the ability to lock the diff. into a constant 50% power split front and rear. I think a solution to this problem has been found, im planning to do a little testing this weekend and will post more info with some results.

[psychos2]

i believe that it is part tires and the fact that the rear is limited slip.when just one tire spins you have the other to keep you from going sideways ,when both tires spin they will slide sideways if you even touch the gas.i got around just fine on the stock 16" tires. shawn

[SGT.BATGUANO]

I believe the VX does have the ability to lock the split 50/50 when you put it in 4 lo.

[valenki]

I am having a blast in the snow. Reported 24 inches here in Newton, MA. I just put it into 4 L and the VX bites into the snow. No mattwr how hard I try I cant get stuck. I do 360 on the snow in stead of doing the u turn. and I surprised a lot of people today like my neighbour getting stuck up the hill in his lexus rx300. Although I am still thinking about getting cables and driving in the park, over there it hasn't been plowed at all.

[mrtew]

Last winter I made a u-turn and when I was stepping on the gas to go I started to go sideways and then all the way around. My incident was only a 180 and I wish it had been a 360 because I was staring into the oncoming headlights of about 50 cars. I quickly drove up onto the grassy median in the center of the street and let them pass. I had Yokohama summer tires which turned out to be a little slick in a Michigan winter. That's why I am looking for some Nittos for the winter this year.

[Tone]

Sounds more like issues with ice than with snow and there is not much you can do short of studs or chains on ice.

[AlaskaVX]

Just wanted to say that ABS brakes are not really designed for snow, more for dry pavement to prevent wheel hop. I know that I can stop in about 1/2 the distance if not using the ABS on snow/ice. The only good thing about ABS is that you can steer when your braking. In other words it helps out those drivers not used to the snow by letting them turn when they are all freaked out slamming the brake pedal down.

[ScubaSteve]

just for the record, pirelli scorpion zeros... don't buy em if you get a lotta snow........

[WormGod]

Must admit, I miss not having my VX after this nasty storm. Made me sit in my house and mope all weekend long.

Having been in the snow with it before though, it handled great for me. Never had the need of low4, as the TOD just guided the VX clean through with no hangups. In all, the ONLY problem I had was teh tire usage. I dont run an A/T. I have street tires on there. But, as well as it did through snow with street tires, I can only imagine how GREAT it would be with an A/T or a good offroad tire.

[valenki]

No I am thinking about getting different tires all together, I have stock Bridgestone Duelers 245/70/16 and I need advice> If I am going to get Mickey thompson for example,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...geName=MERC_VI

should I put them on the stock 16 'inch rim or go with something else?

if stock rime, then should I keep the same size or can I diviate from 245/70/16 ?

Thanks, Val

[valenki]

check this out also,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33745

[AndyC]

I took my VX out yesterday afternoon, needed to transports my snowmobile I picked up a friend and his sled too. Having a loaded double trailer with sleds and 2 people/gear in the VX it did very well with the stock tires. I was real careful on stopping after reading this thread Saturday. I think the ABS pulsed on me 2 or 3 times. Those stock tires tread just filled up and I started to slide so I had a chance to put it in low in the parking area

PS Valenki , I don't think with 6/32 tread it'd be worth getting and mounting them but that's just me. I put a set of the Bridgestone A/T on my Amigo and that tread design works great in the snow. I got them at Costco for just under $400 but thats's for 31/10.5/15. the 16" might be more. Once I stop using the Amigo I might go for a set for the VX.

[joe-yamma]

I am looking at tires right now... I was between the BFG All-Terrain TA KO or the new Bridgestone Dueler Revo. I have heard great things about the new Revo, bu I have always liked the look and the reputation of the BFG. My best friend had the TA KO on his Jeep and they gripped like crazy!!!

I have decided to go with the BFG, but now my dilemna is whether to go with the stock 245/70/16 or move up slightly to 255/70/16... what do you guys think?

FYI - the best price I found on the BFG TA KO in 245/70/16 was $137.52 + $9/tire (mounting, balancing, disposal, lifetime rotation, and road hazard).

Joe

[drdavidr4u]

First time in the snow with my new VX and stock tires.....well, I'll wait till they wear more before replacing them. They seemed to do ok, but not great.

I REALLY LOVED WATCHING MY TOD DISPLAY LIGHT UP WHILE IN THE SNOW!!!

Did you guys getting new tires think about tread/road noise at speed on the more aggresive tires??? I guess if you have your PV and new intake that would drown out road noise!!!! Decibels + Decibels= **** load of noise!!!

I LOVE MY VX!!!!!