10 Tips for getting your 4x4 truck ready for Winter 2024

[@wranglerstar]

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[@kg4gav]

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[@mattlemons5104]

Top two links seem to go to the same product fyi. Thanks for the video! I'm in Texas but planning a road trip to Idaho so knew you'd have a comprehensive list.

[@predictiveprogramming3760]

Why no tiny lady hat?

[@Dede-dw4oj]

Look at the nokian studded tires… they make the best winter tire

[@Nighthawk368]

@wranglerstar I just wanted to let you know, the young man at Poco's with the Carhart hoody is my son. It's his first job and I'm proud of him.

[@-Kreger-]

That’s awesome. Keep up the good work. Good on your boy as well!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Awesome

[@showmerepair]

Been a mechanic for 20 years. I’ll do anything from squeaks and rattles, tires to major diesel repair. All the things that make a difference the way a vehicles rides. Tires make the biggest change. I agree new tires feel so good. Big Fizz!!!!!

[@KevinHuff23]

I would argue shocks/struts, but tires are definitely up there.

[@JohnMoses1897]

​@KevinHuff23 Both about equal in pavement ride quality. Both together is 1+1=3. Off road bumpy? 🤣

[@nellayema2455]

My hat's off to small business owners and the men and women who labor day in and day out performing valuable service to customers.

[@trini-rt6xn]

Well said and on point in so few words. 👏

[@JohnMoses1897]

@@nellayema2455 my hat's 🪖also off to those who prepare & plan ahead so they never need help themselves, but will help others who are not as responsible. 👏👏😇

[@TK0O0O0O0]

This is the kind of video that brought me to your channel about 9 years ago. I appreciate the time and individuality you put into your content. All the best!

[@StephenShreds]

just got 285/75/16 Ko3's put on my 95 f350 powerstroke. bought from costco for $1250. I'm in alaska and so far i am liking them!

[@jasonbattenfield1]

Super good take away. My dad was a city boy from a broken home that became a cop. Love him to the moon and back but as far as practical everyday man stuff he didn't know what to do lol In a strange way though he gave me a great gift for life.... How to figure it out at my own pace... Thanks for all you do

[@acm4213]

Cody, old firefighter here. I also carry a flathead axe married to a Haligan bar with some wedges to get people out of wrecked cars when seconds count. The Silky can also double as a windshield saw.

[@MB12116]

I do the same. I like gear and also keep a high lift Jack which can be used for extrication to some degree and a rappelling kit

[@watchchannel8201]

Man the satisfaction of new tires is next level! Last year I bought 6 Mickey Thompson Baja boss AT 37-12.5 r20 and absolutely love them! I have a plow for my dually and it did amazing. North idaho^

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

I want them for my gas F-250 but I pull a camp trailer in the summer and I am worried about poor wear. I am guessing 30k mile tires on a truck that pulls a trailer. Thoughts?

[@KylerKreates]

I've been watching your videos for years, and I always like watching to see what you carry in your truck. I use them for reference when I get my car and truck ready for the winter, although I traded 4x4 f150 for a RWD dually f350 so I won't be doing much snow driving with my truck anymore. I get what I can and each year I tend to add $100-ish worth of gear to my vehicles.

[@kevinmountain6301]

you live the life we all wish we could. Enjoy it brother

[@FLSheepdog]

I live in far north MN, and for digging snow out from underneath cars a large square faced hoe does really well for that. Also, when its -40 out, having your recovery hitch point already in your reciever is a big thank-you-God moment if you ever get stuck or need to pull someone out, and carry a spare to put in the truck that wants you to pull them out with their ball hitch.

[@AustinSnowden]

11:35 hey cody writing on the shroud is really smart thank you for showing us that!

[@caseyloftis]

Growing up all recovery gear was chains and cables, I finally made the switch to ropes and straps and I’ve been very impressed. One thing I might add to the kit is a winch extension line.

[@Forgeinthegorge]

Paco and Sara are awesome! Love those guys!

[@Idahooffgrid]

One thing I have found very handy in my retrieval is a T/J combo hook like the tow truck drivers use. All unibody vehicles have reinforced slots near the front and the back that accept a T hook or a j hook, and allows utilization of the factory tow points. I keep one in each of my vehicles.

[@CBF922]

For a sec I thought that yellow notepad was an irpg. Just started my apprenticeship for IBEW here in Oregon doing line clearance. Look forward to going back through these vids and acquiring all the items for helping folks out

[@skylarfaria2457]

A little cluster hook set up or bridal chain/cluster hook end , helps out with a lot of the newer cars that don’t have any recovery points on it

[@erikpearson5310]

That flat mouse bit at the end was funny. Good job Toothless!

[@cooders71]

Good load out. I would add a few of those hand and feet warmer packets. You know that when your hands and feet get cold, it makes things miserable. I keep a case of each in my winter box. If you have to walk anywhere, because the truck died and leave the family in the truck, it's nice to crack a few of those open, wrap a mirlar blanket around them and it'll produce enough warmth to keep them conformable. There's a few other things I would add but no one ever reads my posts anyway lol.

[@crich1218]

I drive a superduty as well and check my brakes just like you showed by looking at the outside pad. Well I just replaced a set of rotors because while my outside pads had a few seasons left, the inside was completely shot and down to the backing plate unbeknownst to me. I check both sides of the rotor know and advise others to do the same.

[@mikeike429]

I have two things you can consider to add. Cheap harbor freight ratchet straps and their Pittsburg 130 piece tool kit. Here people usually tear up a bumper or skid plate when they end up off the side of the road so I’ve had to use the straps to hold something on their car and since it’s cheap I don’t need it back. And the tool kit has been handy to have and not be upset when something disappears in the snow the road isn’t the best place to look for a snapon ratchet.

[@Luke-sh6dm]

Hey guys quick one Clevis is usually used in farming towing applications shackles are usually used for rigging lifting in construction and some difference in the load and loading. My two pence is it’s splitting hairs and I regularly interchange the two words!! Love the content Cody god bless to you and your family from across the pond.

[@JohnMoses1897]

Lol, yep, but, at least using a clevis / shackle & not a hitch ball. Also invest in a pair of frame dogs & a safety hook with a ring so you can pull from reinforced proper pull points & not bend everything. I do not recommend linking the 2 aets to a ring with sewn straps. Place your tow strap through each ring so your pulling evenly on both even at angles.

[@shannonstiles8751]

I had those tires on the F350 regular cab long bed. The only reason I put in four-wheel-drive was to not spin. You’re gonna love them.

[@rsisente]

Fallen wildpeak AT4. Best tire around.

[@leewaddell8561]

So enjoy your channel, winter here in Saskatchewan and being more inside you channel is so welcomed. Be safe you and yours God Bless.

[@Burdolski_75]

You’re going to love the Duratrac tires! I’ve had 3 sets of 4! 60k-70k per set! Work so well in rough terrain and snow!! Will always recommend them!

[@BretteCaldwell]

After watching this video I can happily say that I am fully prepared already. Guess I’m PROHO. Thanks Mr.Cody

[@justinuriahphoto]

Add a Grayl to your kit. They are amazing for quick water prep.

[@RCDUDEZ1]

More respect to you, those tires are the best on the market

[@mitch_smith]

I have the same tire in the MT variant and i've been very happy with them. Whether pulling the trailer in the fields or getting in and out of Mtb trailheads, they really hook up quickly.

[@stuartrinker]

I’ve been running duratracs for about better than 10 years in lots of different snow scenarios. They have worked extremely well.

[@ericnexplore]

You picked the right tires for snow and off-roading. This is what I have on my 4Runner and they perform very well in the snow. Greetings from Winnipeg some call it ‘’ Winterpeg ‘’ 🇨🇦

[@Worthrhetime]

Great tires for sure. I run Blizzacks for winter. Living off of a road off of a road they are great. Pulled many a FedX , UPS , USPS and assorted folks out of ditches. 04 Chevy Avalanche with a bubba and some soft shackles.

[@BattleChemist]

Toothless is earning her pay as a barn cat. It's amusing seeing the title of the video change twice while watching all the way through, hehe. I really like my Falken Wildpeak AT3W's (they're up to the AT4W now); Paco knows what he's talking about. Still rough to pay $250 per tire when it was under $200 a couple years ago when I got them.

[@willb3018]

I have that Milwaukee M18 compressor. I love it. Honestly, a bit large for other than a pick up or larger SUV. But even around the garage it can be handier and a lot quicker than dragging out the air hose.

[@robertdinicola9225]

Last year i needed tires but there was no money for such things. The company i spent the last 25 yrs with closed the doors. I got a whole set of cheap tires for just over $600. They are noisy and lumpy but not wearing too bad but amazing grip in the swamp mud i get into occasionally. I cant complain for the price. It allowed me to get out and work.

[@danielalamo2075]

Another awesome video!!! I got my BFG KO2S this past August. I'm in the central valley of California and I have a American Tire (Discount Tire) close by. I grew up using chains for recovery. I still do but I also have tugem straps. I watch a lot of Matt's offroad recovery. But it's not in the budget for those new recovery ropes. I love your under seat storage boxes. I wish they had something like that for my 04 GMC 2500hd 4x4. I have seen them for the next model GM trucks like my dad's 07 GMC. Thank you for all the info!! Stay safe up there. I'm not ready for rain yet, but I hope we get some soon.

[@naui2]

King Shocks! Garden Grove CA. Nice choice!

[@DigitalJazz]

Toyo AT3! I run these on my personal truck along with a couple fleet trucks I have. They are snow rated and they were pretty well. They also come with a 55,000 mile warranty.

[@cwcweldingfabricationandrepair]

Lots of great gear! I don't have a proper winch setup yet, so I carry 2 snatch blocks, 80' of 5/16 cable with loops on each end, 4) 3/4" shackles, a 7/16"x20' chain with grab hooks, for easy adjustments, a 10-15' strap, along with a 30' and a Hi-Lift jack. From my personal experience, Kenda Klever RT, non metric sizes, is the best tire for the money.

[@Benny1581]

If you have the room, add about 6' of 3/8 G70 chain. Grab hook on one end, slip hook on the other. Gives you a lot more options if you need to winch something sharp or awkward that would tear up your rope.

[@justinbond558]

Also, if you’re equipped with a winch, make sure you pull it out at least twice a year. Make sure that it not only works, but the cables get some movement in them as well.

[@Midwest_XJ]

As an avid off roader (mainly jeeps). Falken is one of my favorites. Also, keep in mind that tire pressure can/will affect tire performance when it comes to different terrains. I let about 10-15psi out of my tires for snowy conditions

[@sharkfence576]

I've used those duratrac tires in Colorado since 2022...awesome tires man... Worth the money

[@strangetryp53]

I’ve owned two sets of Duratrac tires and I don’t care for them. Loud and not great in snowy, icy conditions. Mind you that I didn’t have the Kevlar addition. I almost fell for the Nitto’s but noticed that they don’t have a snow rating. I live in VT. Snow happens. I just installed new KO3’s on my Ram Rebel 2500 diesel. I love the Ko2’s so excited about these ( 185/65R20). Love your content Cody. I’ve been watching for years. Thanks.

[@247CAMD]

Duratracs are my go to tire here in MI year round. One thing to remember though is that they like to be rotated RELIGIOUSLY (I rotate mine at every 5k oil change)

[@ryansremark6983]

The ridge grapplers have been amazing for me. I run them on two trucks 9 years and 8 years. Tread wear even and driven in snow out here in Canada where we get real snow.

[@digdrewzter]

BFG KO2 were absolutely horrible on my F150. Never balanced correctly and I heard a lot of others say the same thing. I went back to Michelin highway tires, I'm never off road and never in a lot of snow. Worlds better.

[@Cambridgeshire-m1x]

Thankyou 2nd dad a very informative video you have taught me so much over the years it's really appreciated 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@wranglerstar]

Glad to hear it

[@MrStillflyin]

That tip about the snow on snow was actually super cool to learn!

[@bryanmarks4070]

I use the falken wild peak A/t I love them.

[@Maximumeffects]

same wonderful tires. hard to get anything else after running these the last 2 years. Cross country, winter storms, offroading, etc. MUST HAVES

[@beaud4474]

those are actually good

[@Jordan-ql6tm]

Only trust Falken's on my old Z28 Camaro for year's now.

[@OutdoorLiving93]

That’s what I have on my Cummin’s. Second pair. They have been great. $1500 for a stock size though 🥴

[@Dede-dw4oj]

They are good i love them and for snow nokian studded is the weay to go

[@ericcarlson7826]

I have ran regular Duratrac's for years. Great tire, extremely good on ice and snow in northern Canada.

[@bryanmarks4070]

The tires you got are the same tires we use on our utility trucks. Im a captain for the FS in California.

[@Nirvanaib]

I ran those on my wrangler. Fantastic on powder, but on the wet stuff it likes to pack up and get a little slick. Overall a great tire.

[@donnapablos8752]

We run those tires on all our trucks. I got four rams. Those are really good tires, especially in the winter. I run them on Dooleys easy I can’t get up by Hill if I run anything else without putting chains on, I don’t change those tires and they seem to last a while, thanks love your video Don and Donna from North Idaho

[@ZachAttack2U]

I loved the in depth gear breakdown, Wranglerstar! Thanks for imparting wisdom and being willing to receive some tips too. Keep up the great work 👍🔥

[@paulgiles7456]

Had Goodyear for year’s now, great tires and great video as usual. 👍

[@jeromyh73]

I just installed my winter tires!

[@shanehanson1268]

Great job Cody, constantly learning from you.

[@razorbackg.7004]

Just put a set of KO3s on my Taco and I’m very happy with the results. Got caught in a surprise snowstorm in Idaho and they did great.

[@vargulfwolf4802]

I agree with everything except for the blanket i have been stuck enough times to know even in helene here recent! vehicles get cold and a quality blanket/sleeping bag/quilt makes a huge difference on sleep as always amazing tips and keep up the good work thank you for your service

[@probuilder961]

Yes, wool is best wet or dry will keep you warm.

[@ElevatedEquipmentRental]

You’ve taught me everything I know about retrieval over the years. I just use to use a simple tow strap 😂

[@myfoundrylife]

Good choice. I run Duratracs on my 2nd Gen Ram 2500. Did a review video...I'm pretty happy with them.

[@joosier2385]

Oh no! I just swapped the Goodyears that came with my taco-only got 40k out of them and 4 nails. Just put K02s on (my go 2 tire) and I'm so glad to be done with the bad years. Tire rack always has them.

[@theultimatewarrior4207]

I run them Wrangler Duratrx on my 2wd pickup. Been very happy with them. Upstate NY snow hasn't stopped me yet.

[@grantottaviano7445]

Full tank of gas and new tires. Those look great brother! Love mine, they’re the best.

[@bradleyehret5014]

Just got Michelin CrossClimate2 put on the Outback yesterday! Bring on the snow!

[@Iwannagofast79]

Great promo for a local shop!

[@Nick-gi6ym]

Same tires I just had all 4 installed on my F-350 I didn’t try them yet because we haven’t had any snow. Same price here around $1,899 installed they have the 3 snow ❄️ flake on the side wall. No noise I keep 66 pounds in back and 55 in the front. thanks

[@ChainSawEarle]

i run studded dura tracs LT on my truck in the winter, we get a lot of freeze/thaw here in Newfoundland, Canada.. i highly recommend Goodyear duratracs. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@darylrice9930]

Falcon wild peaks on my Tacoma. Love them

[@davidgagne4373]

I found this rather funny, you could jump in my F250 and pretty much find everything exactly as you have it from the center console locked gat, ear pro, and field glasses, to mags in the door pocket, and MREs under the seat, and my recovery gear behind the back seats. I do carry my winch controller in the door pocket (that and a soft shackle) because I figure the day I really need my winch, i probably don't want to go fishing for it. I did run an air chuck to the back bumper for convenience. I feel you on the ridge grapplers, they aren't the best for real winter. I do mount my own tires and found that nitto and toyo just end up being the most "round" and require nearly no balance weights.

[@Jimmyjam241]

If I was spending your money, would have gone with a larger tire just for aesthetics. Having said that, just out on KO3 in my 2018 Ram 1500. 275/70/18 and they are doing great. Was running KO2 before that and got 70k mikes before they started cupping.

[@BuffaloChicken]

I make cat supply part of my prep! And I love your tool recommendations.

[@brosoutdoorsofficial]

It's important to remember that with hollow fibre water filters, the water is difficult to fully empty once used. If the water inside the filter freezes, then the filter loses its function so they much be kept above freezing to be relied on.

[@chriskeating5926]

Michelin Cross climate 2's Best tires I ever had for snow...living in the Boston Area...we can get the craziest weather !

[@Worthrhetime]

Best all around tire imo

[@realplatinum]

The ring from yankum is amazing. I used it and a 12000 lb winch to get a tucker snow that broke down back to the road and on a trailer.

[@newburghwildlife]

The dura tracks are good tires but I would definitely agree with Paco on the Fallen wildpeak at3

[@fourtyfivefudd]

I’ve had pretty good luck with keeping water in my car, and I live in the north east in a particular city that has become infamous for our winter storms. I keep it in the action packer with a couple canvas tarps over that to hide the tote, and it’s gone 2 separate winters, with 2 separate blizzards and has not frozen or busted open

[@behindenemylines9033]

Happy with my Toyo RT's on my Toyota 4x4. No issues in mud or snow.

[@kennstont.k5364]

Toyos for me, I've had them on ALL of my Tudras,but I also have studded snow tires, like driving on Velcro!😅😅

[@SG-vu4qy]

Hi found you since NC. great info! I am in northern AZ. I going to try some solar battery maintainers this winter. I have solar flash lights. You had me at kiss the kitten. God bless you.

[@HPostal]

Put the Winch controller in a Ziplock freezer bag. Leather garden gloves. I like 4"× 4' strips of old carpet. Possible traction assist and Safety item to lay over the winch cable.

[@hickboy3067]

I also have these Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my 1 ton, on Method 18" wheels but in a 12ply. , but they are summer use only! My winter set on the stock wheels have always been mountain rated Michelin's.

[@MB12116]

A dewalt socket set is great, safety glasses and extra sunglasses (I keep some old ones that nobody would ever remove) beanie, full change of clothes, trash bags, tp, zip ties, bottle Jack (if towing trailer lug wrench too)

[@josiahbingham241]

Tip from the refuge med guys: mount the ifak to the passenger head rest, that way you can access it from the drivers seat. If you are pinned in an accident you can render self aid, and if you come upon an accident you can grab it and go. 👍

[@happyhardcore7189]

Dark angel medical makes great kits for this

[@gearheadted5110]

Just when you think that you're the coolest always ready boy scout in the parking lot, then this guy shows up. But seriously, that's plenty of smart and handy gear to have at the ready. Cheers.

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Duratrac Wranglers are the best all around tire you can buy. As a west coast Canadian that lives in snow 7 months of the year and drives up mountains in the winter i will never buy another tire

[@StVick]

Had General Grabber X3's on my truck for 8 years, definitely the best tire ive ever experienced. Trying out Baja Boss A/T's in 255/85R17 to see how cookie cutters work in the snow lol

[@JerryCrow]

Buy from a vendor that is located where there is winter. Trust Nokian tyres. Studs are a must here.

[@snomanizdman]

Yup nothing better in the snow and ice than some factory studded nokian Hakkapeliittas.

[@missingremote4388]

Sounds like fun on a snow bank

[@Morgan2XL]

Nokian Outback all offroad weather snowflake rated aren't terrible ( about the same as KOs) chains needed in major freezing rain or slick compact or 15% grades but the Hakkapeliitta are way better in glare ice and compact snow. Studded even better but crummy bare pavement stopping and cornering - not for mild conditions like Oregon. R10S will give you the fizz on nights when semiS are drifting sideways down the road all around you.

[@truckerlarry7345]

I run Cooper snow tires, they are studded the rubber on the tread is a softer compound start to finish unlike some others that are only soft on the surface that wears off when you have a summer tire compound that’s not very grippy. If you’re buying snow tires anyone that runs any amount of winter roads should have winter snow tires.It’s a complete game changer. As far as the studs go they really work well, but check your local rules and laws on studded tires. Or just keep your mouth shut.

[@CanadienWoodsman]

Stud are not a must. imho they are a waste.

[@trini-rt6xn]

👏👏👏 Well thought out and practical with lots of versatility and extensibility combined into your various prepackaged kits! ✨ Above all, much respect for supporting the local folk (tire 🛞 shop, sawmill, etc.) whenever quality goods and services are provided. I admire that. 👍 Stay well and keep safe, and God Bless Always.

[@Chasedgaming]

Wranglers on Wranglerstar. Excellent choice on tires!

[@CarJaco]

As a midwestern, we have Menards (hardware store brand). Menards now carries a kinetic rope and soft shackles. You can get a 7/8 rope and two shackles for less than 75 bucks now!! If your balling on a budget like I am, you don't have to come up with 500$ to be useful lol

[@charles17508]

I run the ko2s and i love them .i just got my set from discount tires .

[@Nic-tu1zt]

Thank You Cody with going with Goodyear eastcoast man approves 😊

[@carlhendricks349]

I love the way a vehicle rides and drives with new tires.

[@michaels.3694]

In my region winters are full of freezing rain, heavy wet snows and just massive snow dumps combine that with deadly mountain like grades. My friends that ran plow trucks having to open theese driveways love their Falcon Wildpeak A/T tires over any other they have run for this purpose. I am very picky about tires and often have to order them online up here in the remote frozen northland, this year Simple Tire has a very nice tire rating system for many tire brands both for retail and customer ratings. Prices are better than many too. Makes it easy to select tires for your purpose and environmental conditions. The Falcon Wildpeak A/T 4 rates excelent in all catagories near the top marks. They also have ratings for bargain brand tires some rating better than my nokians rotiva A/T all weathers I had been using. Hope this helps others choose too.

[@jerrycampbell6181]

We used to call them snatch-em straps ! And yes they had a slight rubber band effect!

[@whiskeybook]

Look forward to this every year.

[@polodeamon718387]

The one thing to consider when using snatch blocks/pulleys to add mechanical adventage: make sure all the componets included are rated for the greater amount of force being put on them.