How does your DDSRT handle in the rain?
392DurangoSRT
Ok good I was wondering mines does pretty good just when my tires are wet esp hitting exit corners at a nice amount of speed i notice the tail end steps out of a little bit. I have it on street factory setting.
Haven't had mine out in the snow yet but it's handled the rain as flawlessly as my 2012 DD Hemi Citadel. I read a review the other day where the reviewers got the DDSRT during one snowstorm and had it through another. They said it handled it well.
What's Snow? And I'm beginning to doubt that rain actually exists. We have been in a drought since I bought mine. Okay having said that, on damp pavement I have to work hard to make it break traction. I'm really waiting for some heavy rain conditions to see what it will do in wet conditions.
This thing handles so great in the rain. I want Michelin tires these Pirelli's are not doing it for me I have all season tires.
Drives fine in all conditions. Now if I try to drive like a jackass in bad weather it handles just like you would expect.
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2018 Diamond Black Durango SRT
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2018 Diamond Black Durango SRT
I had my first opportunity to drive my 2018 DDSRT in the snow and ice today, having gotten freezing rain and 3.5" of slushy snow last night. I put it in snow mode and had no issues, and it felt more stable than my 2012 Hemi AWD Citadel. I was driving on a four lane road, right next to a newer Mercedes SUV going the same speed. We slowed for a stoplight and I had no loss of traction, while the Mercedes slid through and stopped halfway across the intersection. Suppose they may have had worn tires, but I was surprised given that I had no loss of traction at all.
We got about a foot of snow early last week. Maybe 6 or 7 inches on the roads, and mine had no issues. Have the standard Pirelli all seasons, w/ about 5k miles on them. Snow mode makes all the difference!
I was worried a few times about maybe getting high centered when the ruts were deeper, but didnt have any issues (other than bouncing all over the place even creeping along, thanks to the stiffer suspension).
Side note, i think it might have knocked something loose in the front suspension. There is a definite thudding/dull knocking when going over bumps. Read another thread on here that said the sway bar links might be loose, so she's going into the dealership on Monday to get checked out.
I was worried a few times about maybe getting high centered when the ruts were deeper, but didnt have any issues (other than bouncing all over the place even creeping along, thanks to the stiffer suspension).
Side note, i think it might have knocked something loose in the front suspension. There is a definite thudding/dull knocking when going over bumps. Read another thread on here that said the sway bar links might be loose, so she's going into the dealership on Monday to get checked out.
I also got to enjoy the new snow storm by driving from NH through Albany NY during the thick of it. I did switch out my wheels and tires for a 20x9 replicas wrapped in 265/50R20 Continental TerrainContact ATs, but I was really impressed with how well the DDSRT handled. Using it in auto or sport mode did allow the back end come around due to the awd split. I tried snow mode and the 50/50 split kept the back end in check, but the high level of traction control almost got me hit. When I used an on ramp and crossed a plow curf and started to spin instead of letting me power through it, traction control decided to shut down all power. Even with my foot to the floor I just sat there for seconds with the engine at idle. When I get the Tazer I'll be able to turn off traction control so I think I'll like snow mode a lot more.
Which tires do you have? I've got the Pirelli all-seasons. Since my last post I've driven many times in snows from half-inch to five inches and have had no problems.
I'm very displeased with the winter scorps.....they only will last 2 winter seasons in the NE and they already hydroplane at 65 and are sliding all over mainly due to rapid tread wear...
I live in an area where it snows. Wife's DDSRT came with summer tires. They are great in rain and temps over 45 degrees. Predictably terrible in snow and cold. I got a second set of Jeep srt reproduction rims and mounted Blizzak snow tires for winter. Outfitted this way DDSRT is surefooted and handles worst winter weather with ease.
Yep P zeros run flats! Definitely be looking for a all year tire! I grew up an learned to drive in Western NY so I know when tires are no good in the snow! Believe me I could drive my SRT in any weather but I don't want to wreck it either! Sure wish the Mich XLT tires I had on my 5..7 Hemi Jeep were available in this size excellent all weather tires!
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