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General Sport Trac Discussion
Tips for driving 4WD Tracs in Snow?
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1009190" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Gavin,</p><p></p><p>OK, now I understand your problem.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think the kitty litter should solve your problems about not getting enough traction. You may also want to check your tire treads. You might need a more aggressive tread pattern...but not necessarily a mud/snow tire. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, if you are parked on a slight incline or if the vehicle is tilted to the side, it can really cause traction problems.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As Yardsale mentioned, carpet strips do work, however I am not a fan of anything that gets you unstuck, but requires you to then stop and pick up the carpet, etc....you may get stuck again. Once you get unstuck and moving you want to keep your momentum and keep moving.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't agree with using any form of salt....that should be kept far away from your vehicle as possible and certainly don't carry it around in the trunk or pickup bed even though the ST bed is composit plastic.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think your problem is probably the tires. Wide tires spread the weight over a larger surface and do not allow the tread to get a deep bite into the packed snow. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1009190, member: 52972"] Gavin, OK, now I understand your problem. I think the kitty litter should solve your problems about not getting enough traction. You may also want to check your tire treads. You might need a more aggressive tread pattern...but not necessarily a mud/snow tire. Also, if you are parked on a slight incline or if the vehicle is tilted to the side, it can really cause traction problems. As Yardsale mentioned, carpet strips do work, however I am not a fan of anything that gets you unstuck, but requires you to then stop and pick up the carpet, etc....you may get stuck again. Once you get unstuck and moving you want to keep your momentum and keep moving. I don't agree with using any form of salt....that should be kept far away from your vehicle as possible and certainly don't carry it around in the trunk or pickup bed even though the ST bed is composit plastic. I think your problem is probably the tires. Wide tires spread the weight over a larger surface and do not allow the tread to get a deep bite into the packed snow. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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