Get your Truck Prepared for Winter | Safety First!

Winter is already right around the corner, so what better time than now to get your truck ready for the snow. 

It doesn't matter if you've got toughest off road rig with 4 wheel drive, cold weather and slick icy roads make driving your truck difficult.  Which is why we've compiled this list. 

Continue reading, and check out our list of tips that you should always keep in mind when driving your truck in the winter.   

Check All Your Tires

Tires are really important whenever you are driving a vehicle, even if it's your lifted 4x4 truck during the winter. Make sure all your tires are in good conditions before driving in the snowy roads.

You should always check the tread as well.  Make sure that your tires still have enough tread on them so that you will not have any issues with traction and slipping on icy roads.

Another important tire-related tip is to make sure your tires have the recommended amount of pressure when driving on slippery roads so that you will have the maximum amount of traction needed for a safe trip.

If Your Tires Don't Cut it, Get Snow Tires

Another good idea that you can try is purchasing snow tires for your truck. Snow tires are even better than regular tires when driving on snowy roads as the former is specifically made for these conditions. Getting snow tires will really help keep you driving safe all throughout the winter.

Check Your Brakes

Aside from tires, another very important aspect of your pickup truck that you should check up on is your brakes. Good brakes are essential when driving on slippery and icy roads during the winter to avoid you losing control of your vehicle and getting into accidents. Always ensure your brakes are working properly before driving in the winter.

Replace Old Wiper Blades

When driving your truck in the winter, you don’t only have to contend with the slippery road as you would also need to deal with the falling snow which could affect your vision. One way to solve this issue is replacing wiper blades which are more than 6 months old to make sure that you will have the proper visibility when it is snowing.

Check the Antifreeze in Your Radiator

Having the proper proportion of antifreeze and water in your radiator is important to avoid the water in your radiator from freezing during the winter. The normal ratio of antifreeze to water is 50/50 but some adjustments may need to be made depending on the conditions and the temperature in your area to provide maximum protection for your vehicle.

Check the Components of Your 4WD

Having 4WD is really a big advantage when you are driving on snowy roads as it will give you more stability and control. That said, you must ensure that your 4WD is working properly before setting out and driving in the winter. Check all the components of your 4WD, particularly the transfer lever, push button engagement, and others to confirm that the entire system is good to go.

Winter driving in your truck can be problematic if you don’t take the right precautions before doing so. Hopefully the tips above will guide you on how to prepare your truck and to drive safely during the winter season so that you won’t have any issues and problems.