Bronco Raptor Driving in Snow Storm - First Experience

[rmanecke]

That's the joke, Jeeps and Broncos are not great vehicles on the highway in the snow at speed. Glad to hear the GOAT mode helped. I would rather be in my sedan with four snow tires in those conditions.

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[jamtra]

I just drove my woldtrak thru some nasty snowy, icy highway in northern Michigan. Slippery mode was the hero of the day.!

 

[SROC3]

Sweet tractor!!!! I love driving in inclement weather. It Rocks.

 

[AsooneYeonig]

Heading North on I-71 (North of Columbus) on 11-19-2022. There were many accidents and slow-downs.

Bronco Raptor did a good job. When I first came upon the bad roads, I was still in normal mode. Minimal fishtailing a couple different times. But then I put it in the slippery GOAT mode And never had an issue.

The only thing that would freak me out is when a huge gust of wind came. This happened at least 3-4 times and every time, the vehicle really seemed to shift. It just felt especially bad compared to a normal vehicle.
I’m sure this is a direct result of driving a large high-riding Bronco.

Was also pleased to get 16 MPG average over about 100 mile trip.

Other than that, everything was fine.

A man, I like that dash better than the regular boring bronco.

 

[Wark]

If you're driving in a Blizzard, you'd be hoing slow and flashers may help faster drivers not run you over. IME, driving in driving snow on a highway is like boating at night: you may know where you're going, but its the other car/boat going a little faster or slower that can kill you, you into him. Him into you. Also, everything has to be gentle, smooth. Abrupt braking or turning can spun you out or start a chain reaction accident. A less capable car that starts slipping uphill could cause you to either stop, or pass them, hopefully safely. Its better not to be there, but a caravan of experienced winter drivers on I87 from Glens Falls to Plattsburgh can make the trip, if none of them are trying to prove something. Moderate speed, keep the momentum. There are many who find the safest way to get behind a snow plow and enjoy the 30mph trip.

All that said, I'd often drive in the snow. Ice? Get off the road.

If you don't have flashers on, stay out of the left lane if you're going less than 10 over. Tractor trailers will run through you in a blizzard. They keep speed (65 mph) regardless of conditions on I-81 north between Syracuse and Watertown as it is a straight road. This area historically receives lake effect snow, basically a stream of 2 to 8 inches of snow per hour (per wind speed and direction) at some place along I -81 through the season, as long as the temperature is low and Lake Ontario isn't frozen.

Lake snow is a lot different and more predictable than continental storm snow. It's not as greasy, but still you need decent tires for turning and stopping. I prefer drive on snow than to see untreated blacktop. When you see the untreated blacktop and your tires go silent … you're on black ice and need to let your foot off the accelerator.

 

[KirchTX]

I live in a place that rarely gets blizzards. Is it protocol to drive with hazards on?

In Houston when it's a heavy rain the people who don't replace their wipers and/or use RainX sometimes will use hazards and be 20 mph below speed limit. I appreciate knowing who to avoid bc they clearly can't see out of their window.

 

[Gassyjack]

The most amazing part is how clean and clutter free your garage is. Nice Allis-Chalmers by the way.

 

[adampdx]

I think the only thing I'm jealous of is your instrument cluster.

 

[drbob1]

If you're living in a snow belt, I'd love to see that car with genuine Ice Tires like Bridgestone Blizzak or Goodyear Ultragrip with the special ice compounds. No fancy off-road tread will work on Ice, but short of chains or studds, those ICE tires are great. When i lived Upstate NY, I always had sets of 4 studded snows or compound Ice Tires. On at Thanksgiving, off by Easter!

Secondly, that 4A setting in the Advanced Transfer Case, or the "Slippery" setting in GOAT, should be killers in the snow . . . And Ice. As Im sure you know, there are alot of careless fools who drive their 4WD too fast in the snow, forgetting that moving forward is the easy part. Its stopping, turning where the rubber meets the road. Ill look forward to more stories in the snow.

This is something that frustrates me no end. I can get ice tires for my 911, I could get them for my Ford Fusion. But they're simply not available for our minivan or the Bronco. I would MUCH rather be driving on specific rubber for the current temperature, not some kind of compromise that isn't great on either. Also, less chunky tread would make it quieter on the highway...

 

[drbob1]

When you see the untreated blacktop and your tires go silent … you're on black ice and need to let your foot off the accelerator.

Very, VERY gently. You don't want the weight to transfer at all, because unloaded tires slip, and slipping tires move to the front (ie you fishtail out of control). That's the kicker on ice, everything is gentle and slow (and why you have to watch the speed, there's no "panic stops" on ice).

 

[vrtical]

in for pics of the car parked next to it

 

[lakesinai]

This is something that frustrates me no end. I can get ice tires for my 911, I could get them for my Ford Fusion. But they're simply not available for our minivan or the Bronco. I would MUCH rather be driving on specific rubber for the current temperature, not some kind of compromise that isn't great on either. Also, less chunky tread would make it quieter on the highway...

You're right, for most Bronco models, you'd have to downsize an inch to make them work. Would still make a great winter vehicle. These tires are beauties, and available in enough sizes to fit most vehicles. I used on several trucks.
https://m.tirerack.com/tires/descri...one&tireModel=Blizzak+DM-V2&partnum=765R8DMV2

Or, get 4 winter snows, or an and STUD them, almost as good. Are any of the ofc road tires studdable? MUST have some tire on all 4 wheels!

 

[drbob1]

Can't use studded tires in Wisconsin.
Actually, the last time I searched for snow tires for the van was a year ago, and there were no Blizzaks to fit at that time. Now, after I bought the Bronco, there are?

 

[Tye]

Nokian has tires that will fit. Hakkapelliitta LT3. I have Hakka's on my Range Rover winter wheels and they are great!

LT315/70 R 17 121/118Q
https://www.nokiantires.com/snow-winter-tires/nokian-tyres-hakkapeliitta-lt3/

 

[Br0nc0_Badlands_Sasquatch]

i just came here to say... I REALLY want that all digital instrument panel for my badlands

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