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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Tips for driving 4WD Tracs in Snow?
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny O" data-source="post: 1009196" data-attributes="member: 61743"><p>It sounds like your tires aren't very good for snow. The Goodyears all-seasons that came on my Trac new were horrible. When they wore out (mercifully quickly) I got Firestone A/T's that are much better. Either get A/T's or dedicated snow tires.</p><p></p><p>When there is a lot of snow I lock it in 4-Hi and usually turn the traction control off because I don't like how it throws you around. Part of the problem is that Gen 2's do not have limited-slip rears so if you turn the traction control off then you have open diffs front and rear. When there is a little bit of wheelspin the traction control applies the brake to that wheel. When there is a lot of wheelspin or all the wheels are on a slippery surface, the traction control makes the engine take a crap and suddenly I'm thrown against the shoulder belt. This is why I usually turn it off. </p><p></p><p>While it is possible to spend a lot of money and install a Deroit True Trac or a 2004 Explorer OE limited-slip rear diff, the first step I would do is buy better tires.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny O, post: 1009196, member: 61743"] It sounds like your tires aren't very good for snow. The Goodyears all-seasons that came on my Trac new were horrible. When they wore out (mercifully quickly) I got Firestone A/T's that are much better. Either get A/T's or dedicated snow tires. When there is a lot of snow I lock it in 4-Hi and usually turn the traction control off because I don't like how it throws you around. Part of the problem is that Gen 2's do not have limited-slip rears so if you turn the traction control off then you have open diffs front and rear. When there is a little bit of wheelspin the traction control applies the brake to that wheel. When there is a lot of wheelspin or all the wheels are on a slippery surface, the traction control makes the engine take a crap and suddenly I'm thrown against the shoulder belt. This is why I usually turn it off. While it is possible to spend a lot of money and install a Deroit True Trac or a 2004 Explorer OE limited-slip rear diff, the first step I would do is buy better tires. [/QUOTE]
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