Testing Icelandic Snow Tires In America!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Howdy! I've been getting a lot of questions about where to get these tires. Arctic trucks North America is located in Cheyenne Wyoming. I would shoot them a call or email asking about availability here in the states. I know there are a couple of dealers, so these guys can point you in the right direction of where to find a set. Have a great snow season! Happy Thanksgiving

[@branchandfoundry560]

Might be good to pin this comment at the top.

[@Hfmt]

@@branchandfoundry560was going to say the same I posted a comment earlier on this video and on the last asking where to get a set

[@fokkju4869]

For anyone looking into these but wanting to go bigger, Nokian has also made a 44" tire in cooperation with Arctic Trucks designed on the same principles. Less aggressive tread for less digging, sipes and soft compounds for gripping snow and studdable if so desired. Nokian also make snow tires for tractors which I've thought about trying on a build but maybe one of you crazy Americans will do it first =)

[@RagnarFMagnusson]

Probably not the first icelander to tell you this but we air these down to 1.5-2.5 psi frequently and it makes a big difference. My 2.3Ton landcruiser can handle 2psi but from there down I get less traction. given the right wheels you can go down to 1-1.5psi. The feeling of floating on top of snow is amazing

[@wyogunman]

What tires are they exactly?

[@Hartz187]

At405

[@farmdreamer342]

Saell og blessadur! Afram Saudarkrokur!

[@ingolfurarnar697]

@@farmdreamer342Áfram SKAGAMENN!!! 😝😊

[@snorungar70]

Prata så man förstår islänningar😊

[@DerekGarner-km4fj]

"Yes" for the snow-videos. You are right about Andy's Jeep making great music, but your little LR sounds like a miniature semi-truck. It's the ultimate real-life vintage Tonka-toy! Congrats on making your snow-wheeler vision come to life!

[@swiftcaution5170]

I wouldn't trade that LR for 10 jeeps👍🏻👍🏻

[@ricardo3760]

Yes, 4 cylinder semi truck

[@joshl4583]

From a guy in Canada who is surrounded by this stuff 8 months of the year, I wish I had a rig like this. Please keep posting this content, it's awesome!!

[@wyldcdn]

Go Canada. North west coast as in way above Vancouver

[@038Landry]

I’m in as far east up the coast of New Brunswick as you can get before hitting the water and we still got now snow right now 😢 COME ON SNOW!!

[@nastycbr]

​@038Landry we are supposed to get some in n.b. tonite.

[@038Landry]

@ i know man i’m working in NS right now and i hope it’ll be white by the time i get home tomorrow haha!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@SB-xu8pi]

Try searching Kelowna Snow Wheelers if you want to see some crazy rigs!

[@stumonkey17]

Nate this is such a great build. Brilliant to see an older Land Rover still kicking it in the mountains. Great work buddy!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@TrailTime.]

I think we’re all thankful for Nate’s new home and shop and being able to get back in the swing of things here!

[@TIICProductions]

No way the land Rover is uglier than the jeep! Love this build. So simple yet so effective.

[@shortbusdog]

Agree. Jeeps are unoriginal these days.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol. Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think Andy's jeep is wicked!

[@clittle1559]

​@@DirtLifestyle I def come to post this exactly

[@TIICProductions]

​@@DirtLifestylenot knocking the jeep at all, it's awesome! But man, that land Rover is ::chefs kiss::

[@MatthewC137]

@@DirtLifestyle Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

[@jameshowey9958]

I’m currently in Iceland watching this video, the rigs up here are amazing. Great video.

[@dancarter2963]

The strongest LT76 from the factory is the suffix D model. This was fitted from the end of 1981 until the end of series 3 production in 1984. The strongest transfer box was fitted to the 1 ton models and has lower gearing. The earlier series 2/2a gearbox was stronger than all the series 3 variants ( apart from the suffix D) but only has syncromesh on 3rd to 4th gear.

[@westernwanderer8397]

There's no school like old school! Love the old Landy. You can keep all the modern gadgets and comforts; as long as it's got a heater, I'm good.

[@ErikTaraldsen]

Usually just watch the build videos. But this little charmer of a Land Rover keeps me glued to the screen. ❤

[@dennisthompson7707]

I'm surprised on how spunky that little diesel is. Amazing little truck, keep the snow wheeling coming.

[@leoameoso820]

I just love the old school 80-90’s big tire little wheel look. Sweet rig dude!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Me too! Thanks man!

[@nathanbarns3750]

It's simple. You post a video, I watch the video. I love these! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnclint691]

This thing is going to float on the snow! Sweet build dude.

[@DirtLifestyle]

This is a fun one!

[@tvlt3937]

Is going to?? It is floating on the snow amazing ride

[@hotdog9262]

its the snow tires rubber compound for low temp, siping(?) and complex pattern which does the trick for sticking to the snow. floating helps ofc

[@BryanJohnston-gb4be]

Finally a Yeti sighting in the PNW. That thing loves the Snow. Thanks for giving it a new purpose in life. Resurrect the Classic Oldies. I would drive that over a new truck anytime. Many Cool points. Good job Nate

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol. There will be many yeti sightings this season 😁

[@LukeEdward]

Keep ‘em coming, Nate. I’ll live vicariously through you.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks dude 👊. Will do!

[@jcl1201]

It’s all about the tires .. I don’t do off-road wheeling but I live in a state that has snowy winter so I run studded snow tires and while others are in the ditch I normally can make it safely to and from my destination.. it’s all about the tires 👍

[@rustybarbacles355]

What a friggin monster!!! Love that thing. Wheel base of 80” and 76” of tire. Damn things looks like a pitching machine at the batting cages.

[@jlabo1958]

you gotta appreciate any time you can get out and go snow wheeling, mudding, camping, rock crawling, and any outdoor adventures with your friends or family. I get older but it still gives me the same joy to spin my tires off road.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I really value these times offroad with my buddies. I'm probably halfway through my life, and I want the back half to have more fun with buddies and family 🙌

[@4LowAction]

Get a R380 with the shorter bell housing and oil cooler. The LT230 is also an impressive transfer case with lots of ratio changing options. Ashcroft transmissions sells both of those.

[@tomdonlen]

Rate this idea, combine it with a long stick from an early defender and you'll keep the truck feel. Or if you want 1950s truck feel go lt95 hahaha, although I'm not sure what's involved in getting the 95 hooked into the tdi

[@djrrmml7514]

Search for the company Synchro gearboxes they make wicked uprated LT230 transfer cases

[@paulnewton943]

I still run a LT 95 in my 2 dr Range Rover and it is pushing 600K behind an Isuzu 4bd1 known gearbox eater. The army ran them behind a 6x6 with a 4bd1T

[@tomdonlen]

@@paulnewton943 same mate. It's a love hate relationship 😂 army box is good, drops the revs on the highway

[@4LowAction]

@@paulnewton943 the LT95 is a nice box but its still only a 4 speed though. I still feel the R380 is a better option because its a 5 speed and it mates up without modification to a LT230 which i think is kinda needed for those huge tyres. If he keeps the series transfercase and builds/swaps in a stronger transmission those huge tyres with full difflock is just gonna kill the transfercase.

[@jons5898]

Love this, reminds me of wheeling in the Colorado mountains with my brother in the early 1970s when 33 x 12.50s were considered ridiculously big 😂. We had a couple CJ5s with only one winch and we took turns breaking trail. Amazing how many kinds of snow there are, powder, sugar, wet, drifted and crusty, etc.

[@waredbear]

You proved the Icelandic's point. I was stationed in Iceland for 2 years. I had an 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We were off in the outback and came across a group of Icelandic four wheelers. They all had small, lightweight rigs. A guy walked over to me and said my Jeep was to heavy. He opened my door and said my Jeep was 7,??? pounds. He said it will plow through the snow where his will ride on top. He was correct. Thanks for the fun truthful video. Go light weight!!!!

[@reynirreynisson1971]

The rig I drive for work is 44.000 lbs, it has 8 x 58´s nothing stops it... well I lie, reeally deep slush will stop most anything.

[@tomdavis5878]

Awesome! Just need a 200tdi, R380 gearbox and LT230 t case. If you want a built gearbox, ashcroft transmissions in the UK should be able to help!

[@scottevans4015]

A long time ago we used to go play in the snow when i had a truck on 40 inch Ground Hawgs and they would go good in the snow! Thank you for bringing us along and yes more snow videos!

[@michaelthompson1960]

Yes, absolutely more snow videos. I love how you take old stuff and make it awesome.

[@dustinsnider1646]

That land Rover is everything I hoped it would be in this video. It looks so f***ing cool and looks like a blast to drive!!

[@jimpearmain7882]

Yes. Snow videos are the best and that truck is so much greatness.

[@Far2hip]

Months away from 40 my friend and your sentiments about appreciating these experiences is absolutely the right frame of mind. I just turned 60 last month and I can tell you, if I had t filled my life with terrific experiences, I would definitely have regrets. I encourage EVERYONE to engage in as many fulfilling experiences as possible because the only thing you may have left at some point to help recapture that feeling of adrenaline is having those memories that stem from actual experiences. All I need to do is draw up the memories of stepping out of that helicopter at the very top of the Swiss Alps in St. Moritz or Whistler in Vancouver with my skis on and I can still feel a bit of that rush. Yes sir my friend, don’t stop making time for fulfilling adventures and experiences. You will regret it at the other end if you don’t. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@SomeThings-zr7ic]

Greetings from Iceland. Driving in snow is so much fun.. keep the videos coming 👍👍

[@themadpants781]

It just looks so happy you rescued it from that side yard. Good work Nate!

[@adrianjay1972]

Yes! More snow vids! The Land Rover Yeti is awesome! Can’t wait to see more adventures!

[@christopherthompson4359]

Yes to more snow videos. Love the short lil wheelbase on it. Gotta love it.

[@stevenoe6395]

More snow videos and definitely build videos!!!! The build part is my favorite!!!! All kinds of builds!!!!!

[@dazag73]

What makes this snow rig even more awesome is the original colour. Don't change that!

[@jack_crisp]

This video makes me shiver! I'm from South Alabama, and the weather there is never this cold. I've never experienced snow, and I can't imagine what it would be like to live in a place where it snows all the time. I think I would go crazy!

[@TN_David_Vols]

I agree with you Nate, that Jeep’s exhaust note is incredible.

[@creepycrawler43]

this is my favorite rig of yours by far! loving the snow wheeling!!

[@philneufeld2279]

Yes to the snow videos, bring them on!!

[@PCC_in_the_field]

Yes, please to more snow videos with the LR 88. Brings back memories of my own LR 88 from many moons ago.

[@snowysysadmin59]

If any one tells you "snow tires are a scam, they dont make a difference!!!" show them this video. Wow. That looked effortless!

[@jarls5890]

Lol - PROPER snow tires make a world of difference on snow and ice. Here in Norway (I'm Norwegian) - you are a fool if you do not put your "winter wheels" on come winter. And I'm not talking about "all year mud+snow" type of tires - they are pretty useless. But proper soft rubber - with or without metal studs - Continental Viking or Nokian Hakka winter tyres. Just try a simple braking test on snow and ice with one type versus the other. It is night and day!

[@Cbr0749]

​@@jarls5890 are metal studs still legal in Norway? I think Denmark banned them

[@jarls5890]

@@Cbr0749 Yes. And in some places it is absolutely necessary. Denmark has the advantage of being flat as a pancake and considerably milder (and more uniform) climate overall. In fact there has been some encouragement that more people needs to use studded tires as too many studless tires "polish the ice". Keep in mind that under a certain temp - salt will stop working on ice.

[@Cbr0749]

@@jarls5890 Thanks for the reply. Being from the Faroes, i completely understand. Winter tires are most effective here, plowing through slush ice, since it is -2, to +5C most of the time. Do you ever use sand instead of salt?

[@jarls5890]

@@Cbr0749 Sand is sometimes used on smaller roads - but never on bigger roads. On bigger roads the sand is simply blown away by the high speed and volume of cars.

[@jordansvc]

Ahhh this gave me chills watching it! I love all your snow wheeling videos and I can't wait to see more. This vehicle turned out amazing and 100% does the job you built it for!

[@tj_offroad]

Just bought a beanie to help you out Nate. This thing looks like a blast, who needs tracks when you have snow tires like those and a light rig.

[@FrederikSchumacher]

6:38 Yeah you better appreciate those exhaust tunes, because that's the only thing the Jeep has going for it at this point. Where the Landrover was just casually scampering through that snow, look at the Jeep with the aggressive tunes, the aggressive RPMS, the aggressive tires, and all it's doing is getting stuck. Hilarious.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Like the man said in Road House, I thought they would be bigger.... as in wider. The Icelandic rigs I have seen have nearly 2 feet wide tires. That said, it is nice when a plan actually works. Great job!

[@DirtLifestyle]

The 44" iclandic tires are the big boys. These are only the 38s. I really want a set of the big boys for my samurai 😁

[@kjartanB]

We run the 44" usually on 14-20" wide rims same goes for the bigger tires

[@TimHart-ew7ec]

I really love the episodes with this Land Rover. Keep em coming.

[@heatonjd]

What an awesome truck, Nate! Can't wait to see more of it on the channel this winter and for winters to come!

[@LoganGray-k3m]

Yes 4 snow videos! I love wheeling in the snow, and all your snow videos are awesome. I love the YETI is my new favorite thing and I can't get enough of it.

[@gullf1sk]

You can go down to 0 psi easily with the AT405 tires, they wont debead

[@SnowDawg]

Amazing how much that little Rover stays on top of the snow - so light. The snow looks really sticky!

[@DirtLifestyle]

It's soooo good in this environment!

[@PaulKaiser42]

That little rover is doing Great!!! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Love this lil rig so much! That feeling a big mod worked out exactly how you wanted is unbeatable

[@wark22blue]

The Landrover is awesome, but that YJ is my dream build! Keep up the snow videos and technical discussion. But absolutely keep bringing in guests with their rigs!

[@kennygustafsson69]

Living in sweden so love the snowwheeling videos. Upgrade to the landrover, td5 and portals and you shold have the ultimate snowwheeler👌

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

I love the Yeti build! This video was a blast! Keep the snow shenanigans comin!

[@tomandhistruck]

Oh wow! That thing is genuinely rad! It did so great in the snow! I would love to see more of this thing. Much more! Keep it up dude!

[@orrithor8078]

Arctic Trucks Nokian Hakkapeliitta 44″ Next build :D?

[@RogerBengtsson75]

Agree there, I know how good the rubber compound is on regular cars and trucks. Look awesome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTRenmei5qrgKc

[@DirtLifestyle]

Dude I wish! The 44s are really hard to get...

[@bsterris1615]

The Yeti is amazing, Snow is good, when one is warm and dry.

[@Coffe-]

Well that thing earned it's name. Snow videos are always a fun watch. 👍

[@bullittdog4352]

Any video you put out I’ll watch! Those tires are next level..when you roped that YJ your rig launched forward ..superior traction for sure.

[@saamilarson]

The snow videos are my favorite. Keep em coming!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Awesome! Will do!

[@davecody]

Yeti is perfect name for that little beast. No snow is Australia to speak of, but if there was, that rig would be my dream.

[@justinkostelecky6201]

Definitely a yes to more snow wheeling videos! Have a happy thanksgiving Nate!👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@tonyk1amt806]

What a fun little classic, great build! Yes to more snow videos!

[@vincentdidis3747]

You should get in touch with Mike from Britannica Restorations he is the Landy doctor on your side of the world 😅 Great build as you always do! It's a pleasure to watch thanks man

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've got a guys up here named Charles, he is the guru in these parts. He has been looking for a transmission upgrade, hopefully he comes up with something 👍. But I will check out Mike as well!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I live in WA and snow wheeling is probably my favorite type of wheeling. Especially in the PNW. So many great places to go.

[@oldyellah5266]

Hi Nate, this side of the pond we use Ashcroft Transmissions. Please keep putting out snow wheeling in this rig , If you can get a 200 or 300tdi with aR380 box it will give you a few more ponies to flog without too much weight.

[@Claytonmanning95]

The snow trips are awesome to watch. It has opened myself up to a new type of wheeling that you don’t see as much of.

[@GardnerHappy]

The one ton lt76 is about 30% lowered geared and with at thicker main shaft, but otherwise similar to the standard lt76. That includes a weak reverse gear… I would use an R380 with a short bellhousing, but I don`t know how available they are in the US.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Do you know how the short bell housing r380 compares to the length of the L76?

[@GardnerHappy]

@ if I read the information from Ashcroft transmission correct, the r380 is 102mm longer than the lt76. But that is with a series transfer box. A LT 230 transfer is longer. Look up: Series 5 speed kits. People have fitted both lt77 (same length as short bellhousing r380) and lt230 in 88`s, but that requires some fidling to get some decent angles on the rear propshaft.

[@RichardBauer_]

You know what I love? 30 seconds in and I am smashing the like button. And then I didnt even notice the no music over the jeep exhaust. Well done Nate on another excellent edit! And obviously some killer footage :)

[@bkrgi]

more more more. Wicked snow build without blowing a massive budget

[@centralpacificexplorer3915]

Love the snow wheeling content you make. Some of the best work you do. More please. Good to see a YJ. That Yetti is pretty rad.

[@mofohella]

my favorite from the onyx build challenge

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you 🙌

[@bRad73016]

Snow footage is great. The drone shots are where it's at!

[@jayp3079]

The dimensions of this thing look wild. Some of the drone shots make it look like an rc car.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Even in person, it looks like an rc car 😆. Such a wild little "truck"

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@charlesschroeter753]

That little snow bug is pretty cool. I’d put beadlocks on it and just run zero psi. And you need to figure out a front winch IMO. But badass dude.

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

He could probably us a side by side winch to save space and weight.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've been seriously considering a sxs winch in the front. The Badlands short drum 5k only weighs 32lbs. Pretty tempting!

[@offroadman8387]

The best sound in this video was definitely the v8 Jeep.....hell yeah! Love it

[@gordonwrichert8240]

that landy is a beast

[@123-o8u1j]

You do snow videos like nobody else i love them !!! The rover is cool i love how you use the ONX builds.

[@jeppakongur]

Greetings from Iceland 🎉 we love snow jeepin🥰

[@DirtLifestyle]

Greetings! Thanks for watching!

[@Moonboyisflying]

Love the snow videos. And love this old Land Rover on monster tires. Thanks for great content.

[@nobrks]

Magic starts below 3psi, try it out!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

That's where we usually are, but I've lost beads at 10psi with no bealocks. I went down to 2 in this video and am shocked I didn't even burp any air out. Pretty rad!

[@nobrks]

@@DirtLifestyle Great!, it just looked like higher pressure in the video, but new tire is of course stiff in the beginning!

[@hallurs]

@@DirtLifestyleYeah there is a reason many tire shops here in Iceland do not mount the AT405. Can get very dangerous if it blows off the rim. Seen it shoot off a wheel and hit the roof. Benefit of that though is how well it holds on to the wheel.

[@jeremyxman]

I think this might be my favorite build you have done. And you've done some cool ones, but this one has a little pinch of something extra special for me.

[@vinceimp9581]

Is anyone really setting up their schedule to catch a premiere 2 days from now over just wishing the video was out so it can be enjoyed? There must be some analytical stuff that says this is a good idea but man I absolutely hate when I get tricked into thinking there's a video available just to find out I have to wait and find it again in 2 days, seems pointless and annoying to me more than anything else.

[@mitchellstreet7333]

Yeah duh, why else would I be here!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol, this is not working the way it should. I was just trying to schedule it so it would be automatic for when I'm in Montana with my family. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@oldjunkandrandomstuff]

Its a good practice to publish videos with a schedule, eg. a particular day of the week at the same hour. I think Nate just clicked a premiere button when he was scheduling the video.

[@Gonecheenin]

Well since I can read I knew it was a Premier and I clicked on it to make sure I didn't miss it! Just wish the video was a little longer, 18mins was not enough time to live vicariously through Nate and his buddies!

[@cemooregreen7512]

Anything he posts no matter where I am I’m throwing it on doesn’t matter much to me I’m at work rn and smashed that play button as soon as the notification came up

[@AndyEstes-h7i]

Never been a rover fan, but i'm digging this one. Diesel truck, manual and snow tires, sweet. Keep the snow videos coming

[@AllSeeingHeart]

I love snow being where I am from. I enjoyed your production. Wish I was there. Too much fun! Freedom. DISOBEY. Strength! GODspeed!

[@chuckieswickedgoodfab]

So sick, not surprised at all how it performed. Was away, catching up now. Man so awesome, love watching this Nate.

[@simpleman_adventures2725]

Dope, snow rig, and keep the snow videos coming for sure. And not just with this rig. Love all of them.

[@Hyperpract]

Snow videos are the reason i just subscribed. Also the landscapes are incredible where you are!

[@wadethomas6952]

Use the old tire spare on top of the hood to build some lights. I think it look cool. It probably give it some eyes also you can make a removal too by using the old bolt to bolt it down

[@kevin-haggerty]

Great video as always! Tunred 45 this year brother and I know that feeling. Looking forward to moving back into the mountains again and getting back to my roots.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks dude 👊

[@johnmcwade222]

Yes more winter wheeling videos. I’m jealous, right now here in Ontario, Canada we have no snow yet to wheel in. So watching your videos help. LOL.

[@EvanMoon]

Thanksgiving from you to us for making this video ready to watch on this Thursday

[@michaeljacques616]

So cool !! I’m a local and love when I see your sweet rigs on a trailer roll through town!!!

[@victorriceroni8455]

You ain't kidding about the weight issue. We had a bad snow in the late 1980's. I had a silly little Chevy Luv that would go where the 3/4 ton trucks wouldn't. Good times.

[@MastaT_150]

Heck yea more snow videos! What beautiful country, some of those outside shots almost looked like your little rig is an RC truck.

[@BenWebster84]

That Defender had me smiling this entire video!! Such a sick Rig!!

[@broncogirl8232]

Series not a Defender FYI. very cool build!

[@supersportimpalass]

Any snow wheeling videos are fun to watch and this one is no different. LOVE the new Yeti Rover ❤️

[@arctictrucksnorge]

With that light Land Rover there should not be any problem to go town to 2,5 PSI in that snow... We love your underdog!😍