AntiGroundhogDay
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I'd like to navigate the following roads in a RAV4 Hybrid SUV (if I go solo) w/ 7in of ground clearance:
Mostly these types...
Once in awhile these types of roads...
And roads where I'm probably looking for a bit of trouble...
I'm interested in opinions on the type of tire I need for these roads and tools for self-assist if I get stuck. Heck maybe you think this SUV can't handle some of these roads with the ground clearance it has period?! Maybe I don't have enough storage in a little SUV for the proper tools?
Questions....
- Would the stock, all-season passenger SUV tires be problematic on the tougher roads?
- While trying to maintain MPG, would this LT tire be ~more~ than I need? Just right? Not enough?
Geolander
[font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- I see traction boards mentioned often (I like these because they fold: Traction Jack, but wouldn't this be more compact in my tiny SUV? Trac - Grabber[size=small][font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] M[/font][/font]aybe they are not as effective?[/font][/size]
- I suppose a compact shovel, tire plug kit with compressor and spare tire would be desirable. Plus I'd have a snatch strap for anyone that came along that could help pull me out. Any other tools?
[font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Basically I want to be reasonably self-sufficient out there. I want the ability to venture out solo in a safeish way (I know nothing is guaranteed), but I have to admit I'm a little scared our being out in the middle of no-where alone. Should be fun getting over my fear! Thanks![/font]
(Big credit to Vanholio for supplying the pics, as he's on the road actually doing this stuff and I'm stuck in a desk job....for now. )
Mostly these types...
Once in awhile these types of roads...
And roads where I'm probably looking for a bit of trouble...
I'm interested in opinions on the type of tire I need for these roads and tools for self-assist if I get stuck. Heck maybe you think this SUV can't handle some of these roads with the ground clearance it has period?! Maybe I don't have enough storage in a little SUV for the proper tools?
Questions....
- Would the stock, all-season passenger SUV tires be problematic on the tougher roads?
- While trying to maintain MPG, would this LT tire be ~more~ than I need? Just right? Not enough?
Geolander
[font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- I see traction boards mentioned often (I like these because they fold: Traction Jack, but wouldn't this be more compact in my tiny SUV? Trac - Grabber[size=small][font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] M[/font][/font]aybe they are not as effective?[/font][/size]
- I suppose a compact shovel, tire plug kit with compressor and spare tire would be desirable. Plus I'd have a snatch strap for anyone that came along that could help pull me out. Any other tools?
[font=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Basically I want to be reasonably self-sufficient out there. I want the ability to venture out solo in a safeish way (I know nothing is guaranteed), but I have to admit I'm a little scared our being out in the middle of no-where alone. Should be fun getting over my fear! Thanks![/font]
(Big credit to Vanholio for supplying the pics, as he's on the road actually doing this stuff and I'm stuck in a desk job....for now. )