Wheels/Snow Tires

What affect? The only affect I've seen is beneficial, it prevents the
wheels from locking up separately and losing traction.


Matt

 

Hey!!! I had an S-10 pickup years ago. It was a great truck. A real
truck... except a bit on the small side.

 

Chuckle, yes, it was the size I was referring to...


Matt

 

Hmm... I dunno about snow - but on the sandy-dirt roads around here I'm
much better off giving the e-brake a yank when the ABS kicks on during a
panic stop... I wouldn't suggest that maneuver on dry pavement though

JS

 

Well there was a K5 blazer that was based on the half-ton PU model at
the time. Had both full and part time 4WD options. Like a 2-door short
wheelbase Suburban.

JS

 

I agree that in sand or deep snow, locking the wheels is actually
beneficial to stopping distance. However, virtually all other occasions
are better served by incipient lock-up, but not full lock-up.


Matt