I haven't burnt off the stock Goodyear RT/S's yet so I'm sure that is part
of the problem in 2WD. In defense of these tires (sort of) I know that if
I slip it into 4WD I can almost floor it in the snow and she'll move like a
bat outa' hell --no slip, spin or side step; just straight ahead
git-up-and-go :-) With that said, I know there are much better tires out
there (like the Dunlops), but that wasn't the point of my fun tonight. I
was just curious how she would perform in the snow with only 2WD.
Interesting stuff, but I sure am glad I've got a 4X4!
The real neat thing was how well this truck braked in the greasy stuff even
w/out ABS... Do you have the same impression or is mine a one-of-a-kind?
T.
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Subject: Re: DML: Finally Got a Little Snow!
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 1/8/99 9:19 PM
In a message dated 99-01-08 20:26:44 EST, you write:
<<
Anyway, I've got a '98 4x4 with 31x10.5" tires and an open diff. so 2WD
traction was pretty much standard pickup truck fare. I.E. lot's of
slippin' and spinnin' trying to get going. >>
Right now NW Indiana has about 25+ inches of snow......just curious but what
brand of 31" tires do you have?? I have a 93 Dakota 4x4, with the V6, and
Dunlop Radial Rover RV LT235's(28.8"), when I put my Dak in even 4HI and gas
it, I still get plenty of traction. I do have a toolbox packed full of
recovery gear(chain, straps, shovel, etc) as well as many many other
automotive tools and gear, maybe this helps me out also, but I know my Dunlops
are the primary reason for such good traction.
Kyle
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