Hi, can you please share your views in terms of off-road ability between the fortuner and pajero sports as you have driven both in extreme conditions? And how about the regular driving pleasure? Thanks, Arvind
Nice vedio man this is only possible because you are driving on fresh snow you are able to get required friction with chains. The problem you are stucking is due to ground clearance of your car if its more you will be able to drive more easily please reply if you want to say something
Exhilarating indeed! Would love to see a video how you got those snow chains on so neatly. Is the annular red ring around the wheel a sort of snow sock? Or is it a standard thing used with all snow chains? Also, 1. 4H or 4L? (I think 4H, but what do I know?) 2. Stock H/T tyres the new 4x4 Fortuner comes with (given that the snow chains are probably doing all the heavy lifting tread-wise), or are these upgraded all-season/snow tyres? 3. Is your Fortuner an AT or MT? Cheers! And keep 'em coming!
Thanks Mudit, will try to post a video about the snow chains. Putting the chains on is quite a task in such cold conditions. These are standard stock snow chains. About 4H or 4L : Most of the people say that you should use 4H in snow, not 4L. But on steep mountain roads, with deep snow, I prefer 4L 2nd gear, most of the time. It has slightly lower speed compared to 4H 1st gear. And sometimes 4L 1st gear is also required for crawling through tricky sections. And you always have 4L 3rd, 4th gear available if you want to go faster. Yes the new 4wd fortuner comes with H/T tyres, but I have upgraded to Yokohama Geolander AT-S. And I am satisfied with them. Mine is a MT, for such extreme conditions manual transmission is a better choice in the end.
4x4tourer Thanks for the detailed explanation on choosing between 4H and 4L! That really helps. Also, how are the Geolanders working for you overall? Any sidewall issues? And any improvement in ride quality (as I've heard claimed many times)? And finally, if it's not too much bother, is there a compromise on highway/on-road manners owing to the tread change?
Hello Mudit, These Geloander A/T-S are working good for me. I have been using these for around 14k kms. Had the Stock H/T ones for around 3k kms. I have too heard about the sidewall issue but I haven't had any till now. Not even a single puncture. I have done Leh with these tyres too. And I think they have improvised their tyre too for sidewall issue as lately I haven't heard any. To my surprise the ride quality has improved quite a bit. Much better than stock. Noise levels are also less compared to the Stock H/T which I was not expecting from an A/T tyre. Now coming to the highway manner, an A/T tyre will not have same level of grip as a H/T tyre. Same is the case here. But the difference is not much. On very hard braking you will hear the tyre squeal, like under full on emergency braking, you will never hear the squeal under normal conditions. One can live with it if your are not doing very high speeds on highways like 130-140+ . If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.
Hello 4x4tourer, Your video is really inspiring, well done!!! I have booked a Fortuner 4x4 AT, and waiting for the delivery. Would you be able to please assist me by answering below mentioned queries? 1. Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 (265/60 R18) - Are these the tyres that you are using? 2. If we use these tyres, does that make the warranty void? 3. Will this impact the fuel effeciency (+/-)? 4. Do you suggest me to checkout any other A/T tyres as well? 5. Have you installed any additional underbody protection to enable your vehicle for these extreme off-roading? 6. From a functional perspective, do you think that installing a front & rear under run is going to be useful while off-roading? Thank you!
Thanks Bidhun R, Here are the ans for your queries, 1. Yes, I am using the same tyres. 2. I dont think warranty will be void. Most of the people get their second set of tyres from after market. 3. Didn't check. 4. Dont think any other AT tyre is available in this size as of now due to ISI regulation issue. But do check with the dealer. 5. No I have not installed any additional underbody protection as of yet. As snow is soft, so stronger underbody protection is not required. But if you plan to do some rock crawl type of stuff, then it might help. Ironman & ARB has underbody protection for fortuner in India. 6. Front and rear under run will come out on the first impact. They are pasted on the bumper by 3M tape. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.
I was not a fan of the new Fortuner when it came out. But then it started to grow on me. I own a Safari Storme EX (the 4x2) variant. I've driven it in every terrain but snow. Don't know when or how I'm gonna do it, but definitely someday soon though. Also what are the limitations of driving a only a RWD car in the snow? I wouldn't have much traction, that I know... But other than that?
Dude, Fantastic video And Driving Man You deserve a hell lot of subscribers and views Love the way you captured and presented the best bits in a short video All the best
I also installed the Yokohama geolandar a/t GO15 (265/60/18) tires in my 2018 Toyota fortuner 4wd AT. Can you please suggest the tire pressure you keep during highway commuting. As the recommended tire pressure by Toyota I.e 28 psi for stock H/T tires makes the performance a bit sluggish in these A/T tires. Also I feel the steering wheel to be a bit vague at the centre while travelling in highway speeds in straight roads (A bit rotated towards the right side) even though the alignment is spot on. Can it be due the A/T construction of the tire. Please reply.....
I keep at 32 psi. I find recommended 29psi a bit low for these tyres. And regarding the steering issue, I have faced this issue myself in many heavy suv's in India, irrespective of the tire type. The thing is that roads need to be inclined towards left to let the rain water drain itself. But in India I think they are a bit more inclined then required. So heavy cars tend to turn left on their own, even when the alignment is correct. So there is constant steering correction applied, which makes the steering turned a bit towards right to drive in straight line. Just my opinion. And sry for replying late.
Well done !!👍👍 I have a question to ask ? Have you ever drove in such kind of situation without snow chains ? How was the response of the suv ? Please tell Thanks
I have driven without chains in snowy conditions but not such extreme conditions . Any 4wd suv does good in snowy conditions but as the snow increases going gets difficult without chains.
Dear.. What anti freezing agent you mixed up with diesel. Mixing kerosene is ok or does it further require some blending with anti freezant. Tyre pressure you kept with and without chains. Also which engine oil , gear oil and anti freezing agent for wipres you used. Guessing the temperature was -10 to -20 degree Celsius. Thanks
I used Dieselpower anti-gel imported from usa. Tire pressure was around 30 with and without chains. Engine oil was toyota synthetic 5w40. Gear oil was stock. Temp was not that low as the drive was during day time.
Amazing video 👌 i wish to be there. Just one question in mind whether u purchased snow chains from india or u got it imported. If india can u plz send me the address from where u bought them. Thanks and very beautiful video 👍👍
