Get Unstuck From Sand, Snow, or Mud

The instinct to floor it is exactly wrong — it digs you deeper and polishes snow into ice. Slow is your friend here.

1. Don't floor it
Spinning tires dig a grave in sand and glaze snow into ice. Stop making it worse first.

2. Air DOWN the drive tires
Let some air out to about 15-20 psi. A bigger, flatter footprint floats on top instead of digging in.

3. Ease out slow and straight
Gentle throttle, straight wheels, rock forward and back if needed. Momentum you build slowly beats a violent spin.

4. Re-air the tires after
Low tires are for getting unstuck, not for driving. Air back up before you get up to speed.

Common questions

What PSI should I air down to when stuck?

Around 15-20 psi gives a bigger footprint that floats on sand or snow. Air back up to normal before driving at speed.

Why shouldn't I just gun it when stuck?

Spinning tires dig deeper in sand and mud and polish snow into ice. Slow, gentle, straight movement gets you out; flooring it buries you.

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General preparedness information, not professional advice. For medical, structural, or dangerous situations, get real help when you can.