Winterize Land Cruiser

[Kiet2k]

I would just buy tire chains. Buy two sets if you want redundancy in case one chain breaks. Chains will outperform any winter tire.

I would practice putting them on though.

The manual says something about chains: “Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 265/70R18 and 265/60R20 tires.” No chains on first edition

 

[BKLC]

This is a dilemma for me. Yes I could spend $1000 to get a set of winter tire for a trip I only do every 3-4 years. Not only it will be very expensive but also I don’t have a storage for these tires so if I go to these public storage it will be another $50-70 a month.
I do drive in these areas in rental car before too. Usually they plow highway 1 fairly quick, and I will have to avoid go to these areas where it snows hard. It is very weather dependent for sure

1. Tires - unless the snow is insanely crazy, you should be fine - just drive with caution. If you want to, buy a seat of tires with the three-peak rating and sell your stock tires. The difference won't be $1000
2. Bear mace!

 

[JoeDirt]

A couple of quick thoughts. First, your LC is Full-time 4x4 (not AWD), more effective in traction situations like your potentially snowy drive. Second, I would go with tire cables/ chains. One set, install on front wheels when necessary. I’ve used cables for the past several years, and I find this works best…but remember, braking requires friction…so long and slow lead time with chains can help you slow down…drive like some maniacs I see in the mountains, guaranteed you’ll slide into something or someone…or worse. YMMV.

Sleeping. Suggest a sleeping pad/ mat with a high “R” rating, the higher the rating the less heat transfer between you and the cold car. A good sleeping bag and an electric blanket should suffice…unless the temps get dangerously low, then I’m just running the LC in “ready” mode and allowing climate control to keep cabin temps in a safe range at the expense of a little fuel.

Hope this helps.

 

[JoeDirt]

The manual says something about chains: “Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 265/70R18 and 265/60R20 tires.” No chains on first edition

Low clearance cables like Super Z6 seems to work well on my vehicles..pretty sure they’re referring to big ass chains.

 

[Marinna]

Low clearance cables like Super Z6 seems to work well on my vehicles..pretty sure they’re referring to big ass chains.

That looks somewhere between a chain and cable. I personally like cable and I was thinking to use both cable and tire socks. cable is usually better for gaining traction but socks are far better for break. But to be honest I have never tried this combination before.