Re: Studs and a 2wd

From: A. S. (adakota4x4@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Oct 20 2001 - 00:28:30 EDT


Aaron,
  I'm assuming you have a 5-speed since you have the 4cyl here, but if you
don't you can disregard. But, I've heard that starting off in a higher
gear (2nd) will help in slippery conditions. I think the idea is based on
reducing wheel spin. Anyone else heard of this?
  BTW: As for the subject line, "studs" and "2wd" shouldn't be put on the
same line. We all know studs, like myself, drive 4x4's. :) (just kidding
around of course)
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/

>From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Studs and a 2wd
>Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 19:30:03 -0400
>
>Studs won't do much in snow, unless it's packed hard. Studs are for ice.
>I run about 250 pounds of sand right over the rear axle for the winter.
>
>Puddlestompa@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Has anyone put studs on their tires of a 2wd, to help out in snow and
>ice,
> > did it do much improvement, any other tricks to help in snow like extra
> > weight or anything. thanks
> >
> > Aaron
> > Vancouver, Wa
> > 98 2WD 2.5L 4cyl RC
> > http://www.hometown.aol.com/puddlestompa/mydak.html
>
>--
>-andy
>andylevy@yahoo.com
>Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
>http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
>'99 CC 4x4 318 auto

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