Tires slipping in snow, 24,000 miles camry ---bricks in trunK?

lots of heavy junk in trunk, under inflated tires, open windows at high speed instead of using AC, clogged gas filter, weak spark, excessive bearing friction, excessive speed on road, jack rabbit starts, slipping transmission, dragging brakes, etc.,

first we have to know what make, model and year the car is. is it a 4x4 or all wheel drive
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ask diff reconditioners shop or off road shop if a limited slip diff center is available ( welding diff centers is not an option as it makes the car illegal on the road and dangerous to handle on a good road surface )

you need tall gears that do not loose traction because of the torque advantage from low ratios as in the switch on the dash. so don't use it in tow mode

as for tires there are special snow tires available with spikes in the tread , special tread patterns

( ask a tyre shop for what would be best)

extra weight over the rear end would help with traction

I would think that wide tires would tend to "aqua plane" as they rode up over the snow but talk with a tyre shop again on that

there may be a diff locker available from an off road shop

Consider changing the entire rear end to get the diff operation that would best suit you

Sounds like you need new shocks all around for the Swaying & Rough Roads stuff.
As far as the Ice and snow try snow tires but you have to realize its a pretty big car and may not handle very well in the snow.

pack an extra 50 lbs in the trunk during the winter...spread it evenly above the back axle.....

set of snow chains or snow socks ??

Here is the basic maintenance list for your Jeep:

~ Inspect lights and check tire pressure at least monthly or before & after each trail ride

~ Oil & filter change, chassis lubrication, differential and transfer-case fluids every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months - if you have recently crossed through water deep enough to submerge the centre of your hubs, replace the differential fluids as a precaution

~ Underhood belt and hose inspection every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months (every oil change)

~ Tire rotation and wheel balancing every 6,000 miles or every other oil change - driving offroad can knock wheel weights off a wheel, so you may need to have this done more frequently

~ Brake inspection every 6,000 miles or every other oil change - if you have rum brakes in the rear, ensure they are cleaned after each trail ride where you encountered deep mud/snow

~ Replace air filter every 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by inspection - dusty trails can shorten these intervals dramatically

~ Replace fuel filter every 24,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Automatic transmission service every 24,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Wheel alignment check every 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear - offroad driving can knock wheels out of alignment, so budget for an alignment every 3 months, then watch tread wear to see if it's needed

~ Cooling system flush and refill every 40,000 to 100,000 miles

~ Belt and hose replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years

~ Engine timing belt replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years

~ Air conditioning performance check annually, usually in the spring - be sure to run your A/C during the winter for brief period to ensure all hoses and valves stay lubricated and operable

The scheduled maintenance to be performed are listed below:

1. Replace engine oil and oil filter
2. Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:
3. Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
4. Inspect ball joints and dust covers
5. Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
6. Inspect drive shaft boots
7. Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
8. Inspect steering linkage and boots
9. Rotate tires
10. Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
11. Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
12. Inspect engine air filter
13. Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
14. Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
15. Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
16. Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body.

the stabilitrac system will turn the light on when its activated. Driving in wet/snowy roads will cause one or more wheel to spin as it slips on wet roads, this condition is normal.
I'm sure once your on flat even road without the possibility of your drice wheels to spin the light will turn off on its own.

Good news,

Your noisy experience with your ABS and ECS is exactly what all of these systems do in icy, snowy, and any environment that causes your tires to lose traction. The ECS light when blinking or illuminated is just informing you that the ECS is being activated to let you know your traction is limited.

I have an Elantra and have driven my GF's '06 Sonata many times. I live in MN and it does the same thing with snow etc. and so has past cars i've owned such as Subaru Legacy, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Toyota Camry.

With ABS it does seem to take quite some distance to stop in icy or snowy conditions. When it's dry it's impossible to beat.