RE: Traction

From: Michael D Gemelke (Michael.D.Gemelke@wdc.com)
Date: Mon Feb 09 1998 - 12:06:45 EST


On the contrary. You'd never get started with wide tires. For Wet/Snow
traction, the thinner the better (Pressure = force/surface area)... the
more surface area between the tire and road, the less pressure your truck
exerts on the road resulting in less traction. That's part of why chains
work - they lessen the surface area on the road. Deep/wide tread pattern
would work similarly.

I have the same concerns with my 4x2. I'm planning on getting on off-road
type of tread, and keep lots of weight in the back (topper and
tubes-o'-sand) during the snowy months.

Regards
-Mike

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From: Lord Foul[SMTP:lordfoul@Xccessone.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 1998 10:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Traction

sure,,, 42" wide tires would help,,, LSD would help,, ARB,, umm,,,
4X4,,hmmm, im running out of suggestions,,,

Christopher L. Persons wrote:

> Is there any way I can get more traction from the rear wheels on a 2wd?
> Other than putting weigth in the back.
>
> This is my signature file



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