We have had a very mild winter so far and traction has not been an issue. Now winter seems to be settling in and we are expecting cold temps (0 F) and snow and I have to do something about traction.
My Sierra is 2WD with a 8 foot bed, the worst possible combination for traction. I loaded up seven bags, 60 lbs each, for a total of 420 lbs. It improves traction considerably.
Many folks are going to note that the weight should be over the axle and not behind it. That is true if I was travelling at speed. My travels are ina congested city at low speeds and I am not concerned about the rear sliding out. I want greatest traction and that is with the weight as far back as possible.
I keep these sandbags in the shed in my backyard during the off season. The ropes help in handling.
You can see my street is steeply sloped. Without the bags, my truck will not back up on the street and parking becomes a problem. Neighbours are all spoilt with FWD or AWD and they think nothing of backing up to within a foot of my front bumper while I am parked.
Tires are fairly new Blizzaks, stock size 245/70/17.
ing the bags
My Sierra is 2WD with a 8 foot bed, the worst possible combination for traction. I loaded up seven bags, 60 lbs each, for a total of 420 lbs. It improves traction considerably.
Many folks are going to note that the weight should be over the axle and not behind it. That is true if I was travelling at speed. My travels are ina congested city at low speeds and I am not concerned about the rear sliding out. I want greatest traction and that is with the weight as far back as possible.
I keep these sandbags in the shed in my backyard during the off season. The ropes help in handling.
You can see my street is steeply sloped. Without the bags, my truck will not back up on the street and parking becomes a problem. Neighbours are all spoilt with FWD or AWD and they think nothing of backing up to within a foot of my front bumper while I am parked.
Tires are fairly new Blizzaks, stock size 245/70/17.
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