My New Van Is Stuck In The Driveway! 2 pics-update

[borzoimom]

Let air out of back tires- got it- ... they are pretty tight as its brand new and the rubber pimples are still on the tire... It only has 500 miles on it..

[cmayer31]

I should have said some air! I'm assuming they are between 35-40 psi, so maybe down to 25-28 psi at first. Don't let too much because once you get down in the teens it might actually pop the bead and the tire will come off the wheel.

Also, if you have old rugs, or carpet, or really just about anything you can give those a try too. Also, don't just focus on where the tire is now, but where its going to be. This is true for all four tires. You really don't want the front left going into the hole that the back left dug, and the more you can clear behind the other tires, maybe with the crystals, the better of you'll be once moving.

[mike001]

My gosh Borzoid, there's hardly no snow out there. I wish you lived where I am. When we get stuck we shovel all the tires out, then put lots of sand under the tires and we shovel tracks to follow and put lots of sand there too. You're pointing forwards, so it should be easy to drive out....it's a front wheel drive right? You do keep large bags of salted sand in the truck for snow time??? You get in and drive, have hubby push. But nice and easy, you do not want to spin those wheels. Weight in the back is a good idea too. If we could all get to you, we could all push you out. Hoping you'll get it out by tomorrow. Your driveway looks just like the driveway at our cottage.

[cmayer31]

To the best of my knowledge fullsize vans are either RWD, or AWD.

[borzoimom]

My gosh Borzoid, there's hardly no snow out there. I wish you lived where I am. When we get stuck we shovel all the tires out, then put lots of sand under the tires and we shovel tracks to follow and put lots of sand there too. You're pointing forwards, so it should be easy to drive out....it's a front wheel drive right? You do keep large bags of salted sand in the truck for snow time??? You get in and drive, have hubby push. But nice and easy, you do not want to spin those wheels. Weight in the back is a good idea too. If we could all get to you, we could all push you out. Hoping you'll get it out by tomorrow. Your driveway looks just like the driveway at our cottage.

Its rear drive- and the slip differential ( sp_) is making the rear slip.. If we dont get out of this ditch.. I am going to commit harry- carry... lol we have 400 pounds over the rear wheels.. Man - next year snow tires on my van.. No way will my husband get out in the morning- and now we wait for aaa...